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.
Economic Unity
On the third May 1921 under the Government of Ireland Act (1920) Ireland was separated by law into two distinct jurisdictions. This was the partition of Ireland or críochdheighilt na hÉireann in Gaelic. From that day forward there was the Republic of Ireland or more commonly known as Southern Ireland which is made up of twenty six counties, and Northern Ireland which is made up of a more modest six counties.
By Clara Elizabeth Hamilton Orr Burns5 years ago in The Swamp
Singer Ashley McBryde on her first time hosting the CMT Music Awards ...& I Got to Sing with Her At The Local in Nashville!
🪕BANJO THIS : A short while I got to share the stage with the authentic Amazing Ashley Mcbryde at one of her shows in Nashville at a place called The Local.
By TheMichaelRicks🇺🇸™ *5 years ago in The Swamp
The Biggest Missteps in Military History
War is – more often than that – a numbers game. Unless something unlikely happens, it’s usually the side with the numerical advantage that goes home with the victory, which has been especially true in history. Many modern weapons – like nukes – can easily make brute force obsolete, though that wasn’t the case for most of our history. If you took a bigger and more intimidating army to a battle, you were almost-always more likely to return victorious.
By Pradeep Poudel5 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Black People: Let’s Talk About Our Indigenous Accompliceship And Participation In Their Oppression.
Yesterday was the day some people recognize and celebrate as Columbus Day in the United States. In Canada, it was the federally recognized holiday of Thanksgiving. In both countries however, there are others (myself included) who recognize and celebrate Indigenous People’s Day. For us, this is a day of reconciliation, education, acknowledgement, celebration and accompliceship.
By Whitney Smart5 years ago in The Swamp
President Eisenhower's Memorial
Eisenhower Memorial About a few weeks ago, President Eisenhower's Memorial was unveiled in Washington DC. As a celebration of it, I have developed the below word search. Some of President Eisenhower’s successes included fighting in World War II (before he became President), development of our infrastructure (roads, bridges, highways), and bringing in the National Guard when a school in Arkansas would not follow desegregation rules that came as a result of a Supreme Court case.
By Paula Krueger5 years ago in The Swamp
Rise of William de Hertburne
Devlin Bronte Rachele Bedford, Pennsylvania Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Dear Evan, In the book “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe” it is pointed out that the answer isn’t as important as the question. Trick to understanding the question is to have a good understanding of the situation.
By V. H. Eberle5 years ago in The Swamp
Politics: An American Tragedy
The year is 1796. Weathered, worn down, and plagued with illness a man steps out to address the masses for the last time. Many of his friends had long passed and his opponents hounded him endlessly. This was a man who had led thousands into battle and had endured incredible hardships. A man who had overseen the founding of a new nation. Yet now, decrepit, he bids his farewell to public life.
By Bryan Rhodes5 years ago in The Swamp
Inventing the Enemy.
After Umberto Eco. I listened to the Trump – Biden presidential debate earlier this week and whilst they bickered and spoke over each other, the phrase - “inventing the enemy” popped into my mind. Like Brexit, the current presidential election race in the US is dividing the people into polar divisions: you’re in one camp or another; if you’re not for me, you’re against me.
By Charles Leon5 years ago in The Swamp
Bloody history of 50 star nation.
Often presented as a peacemaker, big bully, a nation that loves challenges and competition. Looking like always trying to add one star to the mighty flag, the American intervention in world affairs often seems questionable. In our recent memory, America´s engagement in Afganistan is the most protracted war in U.S. history. A response to devastating coordinated terrorist attacks on American soil on Sept. 11, 2001, this war began the following month when the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in search of Taliban forces and members of al-Qaeda. U.S. troops remain there to this day. Since then the U.S often not just retaliates but also tries to strike the opposition in advance of such events as on Sept.11,2001. America has been involved in wars large and small since before the founding of the nation.
By Peter Vaľo5 years ago in The Swamp
The History of Jim Crow Laws
Reconstruction Era: After the civil war, black people lost in the country without living quarters, food, and any direction. That is when the reconstruction period started from 1865-1877 to rebuild the United States after the civil war. Bringing into the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment to abolish slavery, allow black men the right to vote, and prohibited depriving male citizens of equal protection of the law.
By Nia on Air6 years ago in The Swamp
