Tag Archives: United States history

An American Revolutionary Came Back to Finish the Job

Posted on May 24, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Button Gwinnett (March 3, 1735 [OS] – May 19, 1777) It’s a shame that I don’t know (in the present time) American history around the time of the Declaration of Independence. This man, Button Gwinnett, slipped completely under my radar … Continue reading →

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The 19th Century Version of a Sleeping Prophet

Posted on May 17, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Andrew Jackson Davis (August 11, 1826 – January 13, 1910) It was a question in the back of my mind: it’s all well and fine to relate present day individuals with their revolutionary counterparts, but what about their intervening lives? … Continue reading →

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He was an American Friend Then, and He is Now

Posted on May 17, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Gilbert du Motier (Lafayette) (September 6, 1757 – May 20, 1834) It’s wonderful how things turn out. Yet another confirmed case of reincarnation (by Ahtum Re) links the revolutionary past with the present day (well, at least in the last … Continue reading →

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The 1st Continental Congress President:

Posted on May 16, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Peyton Randolph (September 10, 1721 – October 22, 1775) Meet one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Peyton Randolph flew under my radar, so this revelation is a surprise to me. Again, he is the past … Continue reading →

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Nero Married His Half-Sister

Posted on May 15, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Claudia Octavia (39-40 AD – June 9, 62 AD) Looks like someone took a hammer to her statue’s nose. This is Claudia Octavia, wife to Nero. We do not have an accurate birth date, so I’ll have to skip that … Continue reading →

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Okay, This is Getting Serious, Now

Posted on May 15, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Julia Drusilla (September 16, 16 AD – June 10, 38 AD) Julia Drusilla was Caligula’s sister. He wanted to make her his co-ruler of the Roman Empire. But she died at the tender age of 21. An auspicious life was … Continue reading →

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Is It Time to Stop Watching This Network?

Posted on May 12, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Cable News Network It’s a serious question. The ownership of CNN has a conservative agenda. Why else would they allow such a blatant political ‘town hall’ broadcast platform for the Donald? I think I’m done with them.

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I Haven’t Written About Him in a Month…

Posted on May 11, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Conspiracy Theorist-in-Chief And after CNN’s Town Hall meeting of Republicans in New Hampshire last night, I’m not going to now. Choose your reality…

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Would You Buy a Used AR-15 from This US Senator?

Posted on May 11, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Ted Cruz (December 22, 1970) Honestly, I feel a little embarrassed that this man was born in Canada. Although he renounced his Canadian citizenship in 2014, Texas citizens (who obviously don’t appreciate him) still refer to him as that Canadian. … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Mystery from 150 Years Ago

Posted on May 10, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Mary Celeste (last ship’s log dated November 25, 1872) Ghost ships weren’t uncommon in those days, but once Arthur Conan Doyle wrote a fictionalized version of its story, the Mary Celeste became famous. The inconclusive nature of the hearings … Continue reading →

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