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The Great Depression Era - 1930s
To the Strong and Resourceful People of the Great Depression -- We Thank You!
A window onto a time that, for most of us, is hard to imagine. "It's my sister's turn to eat," a hungry child tells her teacher. What happened? The stock market crashed at the end of 1929, the price of wheat fell to below the cost of seed and the Great Depression smothered the North American Prairies with poverty. Those who tried to stay on their farms faced an environmental nightmare. Dust storms plus an infestation of grasshoppers and a weed called Russian thistle. The grasshoppers were s...
To the Strong and Resourceful People of the Great Depression -- We Thank You!
A window onto a time that, for most of us, is hard to imagine. "It's my sister's turn to eat," a hungry child tells her teacher. What happened? The stock market crashed at the end of 1929, the price of wheat fell to below the cost of seed and the Great Depression smothered the North American Prairies with poverty. Those who tried to stay on their farms faced an environmental nightmare. Dust storms plus an infestation of grasshoppers and a weed called Russian thistle. The grasshoppers were s...
One Hundred Years Ago
THE LAST 100 YEARS HAVE BEEN A TIME OF GREAT CHANGES IN THE WAY PEOPLE LIVE
One Hundred Years isn't very long ago in the scheme of things, in fact for many of us, it was the time when our Great Grandparents or even Grandparents were alive, and for some of us, our parents were not far off being born. My Mother for example was born in 1918, and my Father in 1922, both sadly no longer with us today, but what a different world they both grew up into, to the one that we know today. One Hundred Years Ago the automobile was still in it's infancy, and the world had not yet...
THE LAST 100 YEARS HAVE BEEN A TIME OF GREAT CHANGES IN THE WAY PEOPLE LIVE
One Hundred Years isn't very long ago in the scheme of things, in fact for many of us, it was the time when our Great Grandparents or even Grandparents were alive, and for some of us, our parents were not far off being born. My Mother for example was born in 1918, and my Father in 1922, both sadly no longer with us today, but what a different world they both grew up into, to the one that we know today. One Hundred Years Ago the automobile was still in it's infancy, and the world had not yet...
Quiz: British Royalty-Who's your Daddy?
Do you know your British Royalty? Familiar with Royal Genealogy? Then you may be ready for my quiz!
Test your knowledge of British History, English Kings and Queens. Royal babies and Baby Daddies. Test your mettle, your knowledge of successors and usurpers, your multiple choice skills. See if you've got Kingly presence, Queenly grace, stiff upper lip and all that! Take my quiz is what I'm saying! (Do you dare?) Good luck, and have fun.
Do you know your British Royalty? Familiar with Royal Genealogy? Then you may be ready for my quiz!
Test your knowledge of British History, English Kings and Queens. Royal babies and Baby Daddies. Test your mettle, your knowledge of successors and usurpers, your multiple choice skills. See if you've got Kingly presence, Queenly grace, stiff upper lip and all that! Take my quiz is what I'm saying! (Do you dare?) Good luck, and have fun.
Pioneer Women are Legends of the Old West
The Feminine half of the Legends of the Old West
These women have remained almost anonymous in history, yet they were an essential element in developing the North American West of both Canada and the USA, These incredible women of the pioneer era had large families under harsh living conditions (by todays standards). They deserve a place of honor in our history. This lens is a striking testimonial to the too often overlooked feminine half of the pioneer experience and legends of the Old West story.
The Feminine half of the Legends of the Old West
These women have remained almost anonymous in history, yet they were an essential element in developing the North American West of both Canada and the USA, These incredible women of the pioneer era had large families under harsh living conditions (by todays standards). They deserve a place of honor in our history. This lens is a striking testimonial to the too often overlooked feminine half of the pioneer experience and legends of the Old West story.
History - What you lost ?
Importance
It is true that most of us have not learnt much about History. It issued to be a dry subject. But as an adult, one can grasp the beauty and importance of History. I was reading about the Civil War of USA. It seems Thomas Jefferson at the time of writing constitution was trying incorporate clause that bans slavery. But it was defeated by one vote and I am quoting from his reaction to that, "the voice of a single individual would have prevented this abominable crime from spreading itself over...
Importance
It is true that most of us have not learnt much about History. It issued to be a dry subject. But as an adult, one can grasp the beauty and importance of History. I was reading about the Civil War of USA. It seems Thomas Jefferson at the time of writing constitution was trying incorporate clause that bans slavery. But it was defeated by one vote and I am quoting from his reaction to that, "the voice of a single individual would have prevented this abominable crime from spreading itself over...
The Battleship U.S.S. Missouri
U.S.S. Missouri Battleship (BB-63)
Most people know of the Battleship U.S.S. Missouri even if they don't know why. This is the ship where WWII was ended. Japan surrendered to the Allies upon its very decks. This is the ship that is docked at Pearl Harbor where tourists visit her every day. I don't know the source of this description of the U.S.S. Missouri Battleship, but this is the common information. "The Missouri was the last U.S. battleship to be launched and the last to be decommissioned. She was also the most formidable...
U.S.S. Missouri Battleship (BB-63)
Most people know of the Battleship U.S.S. Missouri even if they don't know why. This is the ship where WWII was ended. Japan surrendered to the Allies upon its very decks. This is the ship that is docked at Pearl Harbor where tourists visit her every day. I don't know the source of this description of the U.S.S. Missouri Battleship, but this is the common information. "The Missouri was the last U.S. battleship to be launched and the last to be decommissioned. She was also the most formidable...
Dynamic Periods In The History Of Tamil Nadu.
About Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is a state in South India well known for its Temples and architecture, food, movies and classical dance and music. This province has been the home of the Tamils since at least 500 BC. The languages spoken here are mainly 'Tamil' (also written as 'Thamizh') and English in the large cities. Its main language Tamil has been in use in inscriptions and literature for 1500-2000 years. Its metro capital is Chennai. Tamil Nadu is homeland to various natural resources, magnificent Hindu te...
About Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is a state in South India well known for its Temples and architecture, food, movies and classical dance and music. This province has been the home of the Tamils since at least 500 BC. The languages spoken here are mainly 'Tamil' (also written as 'Thamizh') and English in the large cities. Its main language Tamil has been in use in inscriptions and literature for 1500-2000 years. Its metro capital is Chennai. Tamil Nadu is homeland to various natural resources, magnificent Hindu te...
Genealogy Research in Liverpool
Researching your ancestors in Liverpool
In the last few hundred years, emigration became more accessible to the lower classes and Liverpool was a major port for people on their outbound adventure. Genealogers from all over the world and especially the Americas and Australia have found they have Liverpool ancestors, but researching them can be difficult especially if you life many miles away, or on another continent! Most of my tree (that i have found so far) have originated in Liverpool or the surrounding area, so I have compiled ...
Researching your ancestors in Liverpool
In the last few hundred years, emigration became more accessible to the lower classes and Liverpool was a major port for people on their outbound adventure. Genealogers from all over the world and especially the Americas and Australia have found they have Liverpool ancestors, but researching them can be difficult especially if you life many miles away, or on another continent! Most of my tree (that i have found so far) have originated in Liverpool or the surrounding area, so I have compiled ...
Civil War Reenactment
Why Civil War Reenactment?
What does the Civil War mean to you? Well, it means different things to different people, which is no surprise. At first, I was hesitant, thinking this was a bunch of good ol' boys who didn't have the guts to join the KKK so they became reenactors. Believe me, I've looked for it, but I just haven't found that kind of thinking in any of the reenactors that I've met. I'm sure there are some who are out there, but it sure isn't the vast majority. My teenage son loves it for 3 reasons: 1) the h...
Why Civil War Reenactment?
What does the Civil War mean to you? Well, it means different things to different people, which is no surprise. At first, I was hesitant, thinking this was a bunch of good ol' boys who didn't have the guts to join the KKK so they became reenactors. Believe me, I've looked for it, but I just haven't found that kind of thinking in any of the reenactors that I've met. I'm sure there are some who are out there, but it sure isn't the vast majority. My teenage son loves it for 3 reasons: 1) the h...
The Battle of Passchendaele
The Battle of Passchendaele Begins
On 18 July a preliminary bombardment that lasted ten days was launched against the German troops which constituted the Third Battle of Ypres in West Belgium, Flanders. It was called the Battle of Passchendaele. The bombardment destroyed the drainage systems making flooding of the area more inevitable especially since there had been the heaviest rain in thirty years in the Summer of 1917. When the Infantry launch came on 31 July at 3:50 the already expended four and a quarter million shells me...
The Battle of Passchendaele Begins
On 18 July a preliminary bombardment that lasted ten days was launched against the German troops which constituted the Third Battle of Ypres in West Belgium, Flanders. It was called the Battle of Passchendaele. The bombardment destroyed the drainage systems making flooding of the area more inevitable especially since there had been the heaviest rain in thirty years in the Summer of 1917. When the Infantry launch came on 31 July at 3:50 the already expended four and a quarter million shells me...
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