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The First President Born After the Civil War
We all know about the President who led the nation through the Civil War. But who was the first president to be born after the…
An Unlikely Field Trip
Many schools take field trips this time of the year. They are usually a fun event for students to get some time out of the…
Illinois’ Original State Capital
State capitals range in size form huge cities such as Atlanta, Georgia all the way down to Montpelier, Vermont’s mere 8000 residents. But when this…
Lincoln Celebrates With Champagne and Raisins
What was Abraham Lincoln doing with 81 bottles of champagne and 14 pounds of raisins? Thankfully he didn’t consume them all himself, but he was…
Lincoln at Illinois’ Other Capital
You can go to Springfield, Illinois and learn plenty about President Abraham Lincoln. His home and Presidential Library are there. But if you want to…
Taliesin
Ask an American who is the most famous architect in their country’s history and this man’s name is probably at the top of the list….
An Architect’s Inspiration
Most people know him as a famous architect. They don’t realize his early years and perhaps the inspiration for his own home, grew from his…
From Japan to the United States
As a Japanese teenager, Barbara was taught to defend herself from American soldiers arriving in her country. She ended up marrying one of them! But…
Using Self Defense Against the Americans?
Barbara Law was a teenager living in Japan when World War II ended. Her country’s surrender signaled many changes in her life, including instruction on…
World War II From the Other Side of the Globe
Probably all of us have heard stories about World War II. Perhaps we have friends or relatives who have shared first hand accounts. It’s rare,…