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Americana has always fascinated us. It’s the stuff of a culture, the by-product of who we are. Americana showcases our national collective memory, and reminds us of the best things in life. It’s ti...

We live in a great country. Sometimes it’s helpful to see greatness through the eyes of foreign travelers in the country. After all, Alexis de Toqueville’s assessment of the United States has been...

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."  John Quincy Adams "Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes...

Here is an interesting piece of history that proves -- yet again -- that there is nothing new under the sun! We are always interested in the connection between coffee and politics and American hist...

"There is a profound difference between information and meaning." (Warren G. Bennis) In the post-Super Tuesday analysis, it is easy to get caught up in the political process. Everyone is estimating...

Marco Rubio Profile   Marco Rubio is bringing in a new era of American politics and leadership as the most prominent Latino politician in our country. He’s personally blazed the trail for a new w...

You wouldn’t recognize most of the 56 names that signed The Declaration of Independence, but there are a few that readily stand out when you see them. Here are some fun, quick facts about some of t...

Ever stop to think about political lapel pins and buttons? Me neither. But lately I wondered when we started using our clothing collars as political statements. Turns out, we’ve been doing it for...

The pursuit of happiness: just saying those words conjures up a uniquely American ideal. We picture Horatio Alger rags to riches stories, or maybe Will Smith’s movie The Pursuit of Happyness. We al...