Statue of General Hooker at main entrance to State House. Flickr photo courtesy of David Paul Ohmer Beneath the gold dome atop Beacon Hill, past and present live together in the same house—the Massachusetts State House. Similar to a museum, it houses famous paintings and sculptures. As the seat of government for the Commonwealth since [...]
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Beyond the Hooker
August 18, 2009
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What’s in a Date?
June 9, 2009
Some dates in history carry with them such weight that some people probably remember them even more readily than family birthdays. The date most immortalized for Americans is the Fourth of July. Other dates include: November 11—the end of WWI (now Veteran’s Day), December 7—the attack on Pearl Harbor, November 22—the JFK assassination, and September [...]
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Presidential Outings: A Paradox
June 2, 2009
Paradoxes seem to appear in countless crevices in US history, particularly in its highest office: the presidency. Just this past weekend, two events, although seemingly insignificant, demonstrate the important elements of exclusivity as well as “common touch,” necessary to effectively serving as the nation’s chief. Bill Clinton and George W. Bush shared a stage [...]
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