Category Archives: History

Thanksgiving Reading II

Posted on November 23, 2014 by vanbraman

Thanksgiving Week is here and I have already started on some of my Thanksgiving Reading. One of the books that I have checked out from the library is Puritans, Pilgrims, and Merchants: Founders of the Northeastern Colonies by Kiernan Doherty. … Continue reading →

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A Century Apart

Posted on November 22, 2014 by vanbraman

Today I have been thinking of President Kennedy as it was 51 years ago that he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. I have also been thinking about President Lincoln this week as it was 151 years ago on Wednesday that … Continue reading →

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