history
Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.
The Black Man Guide to the American Constitution
When you listen to what is happening with in our own government, you have to ask yourself, How did we get here? I never was into politics when i was younger, it's because my parents never instilled in me to become invested in it. It was pay your taxes and let them handle it. However,When you get older, your eyes open and you begin to see that what happens in Washington, DC, really does affect what happens to you at home. And then you have to ask yourself, what can you do to make things work? What can you contribute that will add to the discourse that can perhaps make things better. I thought long and hard, and i decided that maybe this could be my way to help.
By Joseph Williams Jr5 years ago in The Swamp
The New Commonwealth
In order to properly develop as a nation-state, the Commonwealth of Australia should become a parliamentary republic. This would necessitate a transition away from the current system of constitutional monarchy and the removal of the Royal Family of the United Kingdom as the ex officio provider of the Commonwealth’s Head of State.
By Reagan Scott Ward5 years ago in The Swamp
The Mysterious Case of Angels In the Civil War
One of the bloodiest battles in American history rocked the world in the year 1862 when Union soldiers camped out along the Tennessee River were ambushed by 40,000 Confederate soldiers, resulting in more than 2,300 deaths in total. Making it the darkest battle in the American Civil war until Gettysburg took its place.
By Shelby Yarchin5 years ago in The Swamp
Rye Celebrates 350th Anniversary
Photo by Eduardo Mueses The home of John Jay, Rye celebrates its 350th anniversary this year. Historically rich, a “Tenacious” population of African American survivors and Gilded Age railroad commuters, the Knapp House, and the Square House are leading the celebration. With a series of events, the Rye Historical Society will capture the past and light up the summer for its attentive residents.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in The Swamp
The Plague is Here. Now Let's Bring Back the Cooler Historical Trends.
History is fascinating! I don’t mean the textbook Western Civ classes that we were forced to take in college (or sleep through in my case). I mean history as a whole, the continuous evolution of everything that humans have ever created or had contact with. It’s amazing to think of how far we have come in the few years (as far as the Earth’s chronology is concerned) that humans have been here. As much as we have progressed however, I can’t help but feel that we have left a lot of things behind that should have followed us. There has been so much greatness through different cultures, different eras, and different genres that have been mostly forgotten.
By Kassondra O'Hara5 years ago in The Swamp
The Electoral College
The Electoral College, this discussion only becomes a hot topic every four years, when we all should be putting our heads together to get rid of it. This lesson may become a little boring, but it is something I felt needed to be discussed. Why have we kept this practice for so long, the nation is large enough today to allow the popular vote to speak for itself.
By Toni Cunningham5 years ago in The Swamp
How the Kennedy Curse Ruined a Family
The Kennedys are the closest thing the United States has gotten to a royal family. They have been prominent figures in American politics, business, public service and entertainment over the last 60 years. They even have their own coat of arms that was granted to President John F. Kennedy in 1961 by the Chief Herald of Ireland.
By Shandi Pace5 years ago in The Swamp
Jackson-The American Hero
Andrew Jackson, born into poverty, knew how it drew the life out of Americans. Determined at a young age and filled with ambitions that could not be contained by poverty. With the death of his father at an early age, he had to drop out of education, which would have further his ambitions. To help his younger brother and beloved mother, he served at an early age for the country he so loved. A faithful soldier that rose in the ranks and never cowering to defeat as he was wounded in the head by an enemy and beaten in jailed. He refused to give up his loyalty to his country and strong-willed for the union. He met obstacle after obstacle in the middle of his career, his beloved mother passed. Stricken with grief he sought love from a lovely woman who reminded him of his beloved mother. As a military man, he survived poverty and gain a reputation and wealth.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous5 years ago in The Swamp
How Colonies Affected Civilizations In The Past
The British colony was established in Hong-Kong, in 1841, right after the end of the first opium-war. That was the resistance of China to accept the opium trade of the English, East-India Company, as it was attempting to bring drugs from Bengal, the then well-established and advanced part of India that the company was operating from. Exporting commodities from Hong-Kong, like tea and silk was of great importance to Europe, yet there were few things that were allowed to be imported to Asia to counter-balance the sheet. The only commodity accepted by China was Silver, but it was rare to find and unprofitable for the whole trading endeavor. So they decided to induce opium, distributing it to the whole Country through smugglers, to cover for this deficit, creating a drug pandemic that would take the whole country by the swarm.
By Philip Baker5 years ago in The Swamp
