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Currier and Ives’ America
After discovering the book Currier & Ives’ America, which features over 80 lithographs of America during the early 19th century, we felt the images and comments by editor Colin Simkin might give our readers a glimpse into what life was like in early America. Therefore, we will be featuring several of the lithographs and text…
Read MoreGerman Immigrants Introduced Christmas Trees
So when and how did Christmas become the festive celebration we recognize today? According to Early American Life, traditions such as decorating Christmas trees with lights and ornaments came from Germans who immigrated to the United States. By the early 19th century, these ideas spread into the American mainstream and, eventually, England, where the German…
Read MoreHonor America And Her Veterans Through Proper Flag Etiquette
Make sure it can wave freely. Never allow the flag to touch the ground or any other object while it’s on display. Stand for America. Salute the American flag as it is hoisted and lowered and while saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Stand at attention with your right hand over your heart and your hat…
Read MoreMarch is Women’s Month
This month, during Women’s History Month, we are featuring an interesting article by the American Battlefield Trust, which conveys the hardships and determination of the women who lived in our war-torn country in the 1800’s. Many women fought for our country, supported their families and the patriots, often caring for their homesteads until their husband’s…
Read MoreOn This July Day in American History
July 1, 1862 – President Abraham Lincoln signed the first income tax bill, levying a 3% income tax on annual incomes of $600-$10,000 and a 5% tax on incomes over $10,000. Also on this day, the Bureau of Internal Revenue was established by an Act of Congress. July 2, 1776 – The Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted…
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