Category Archives: History
The Civil War: Up Close And Personal [Family]
I am the chief Civil War historian at our house, see, e.g., here. But it should be noted that both Layla and Madysen have portrayed Abraham Lincoln on Biography Days. Anyway, last Sunday, Holly’s cousin was in a Civil War … Continue reading
Biography Day Redux [Layla]
You may remember my initial–and griping–coverage of Layla’s Biography Day a few weeks ago. Well, I’m back with more. First, one additional photo in her Abraham Lincoln “costume.” And then the star-making video: There’s really no argument; that’s everything you … Continue reading
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Another Abraham Lincoln: Biography Day [School]
The Third Grade at Bradfield has Biography Day on Friday. Layla chose–as did Madysen back in Fourth Grade–Abraham Lincoln. The fact that I have many leather-bound Lincoln books and several modest pieces of memorabilia probably had some influence in their … Continue reading
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The Founding, The OED, And Junk Bonds [Books]
I’ve fallen quite a bit behind my reading pace from last year, but I think that’s for the best. Nevertheless, here are my first three books of 2008. American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic by … Continue reading
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In D.C. Again: American Exceptionalism [Travel]
Last Thursday-Saturday, I attended the Federalist Society‘s National Lawyer Convention celebrating the Society’s 25th Anniversary and held at the Mayflower Hotel. The theme was “Shining City Upon a Hill: American Exceptionalism” and there were lots of very interesting panels (see … Continue reading
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An Historical Aside: Gettysburg [History]
Just a little reminder that 144 years ago today–November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. Definitely words for us, the living, to remember and heed. A more legible version of Lincoln’s words is here.
Happy Constitution Day! [Holidays]
Exactly 220 years ago today, the 55 delegates of the Constitutional Convention signed the U.S. Constitution in Independence Hall in Philadelphia–where I was just a few weeks ago. The Library of Congress has a number of documents from the Constitutional … Continue reading
A Jaunt By The Cradle Of Liberty [Travel]
I took a quick trip to Philadelphia for law school interviews earlier this week. This was my first ever trip to Philly, and I must confess I was a little disappointed in myself for not having a stronger interest in … Continue reading
Fight Over The Supremes [Books]
I don’t talk about this subject too much, so humor me here. I read Jan Crawford Greenburg’s Supreme Conflict: The Inside Story of the Struggle for Control of the United States Supreme Court last week. It is a very well-written … Continue reading
Cato And The Liberty Fund [Books]
I received the new catalog from the Liberty Fund the other day. The Liberty Fund is, in its own words, “a private, educational foundation established to encourage the study of the ideal of a society of free and responsible individuals.” … Continue reading
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