National day of Prayer 2009

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Here is their website and promo video (http://www.ndptf.org/schools/Index.cfm?Entity=8&Department=8&Dept_Order=1&This_TopicOrder=3&This_SubtopicOrder=1#2).

Reagan's conservatism over?

So says GWB's brother Jeb at this link (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/may/03/gop-listens-in-drive-to-thrive/). My thought? The values and needs of the nation that inspired the Reagan revolution are more importan now than ever. What do you think?

Easter Break is almost here!

Please remember the sun block if you are going south to avoid the lizard look when you get back to good old Lex. If you are staying home and catching up on your sleep or shoveling snow (ha, ha -I hope)check back for current event updates. There is much going on from the economic news to potential conflict with North Korea. Enjoy your break!

Inauguration Day

Today we welcome a new President to office. Good luck to the Obama administration. I have a couple of links for your consideration. First, today's Drudge Report that has a number of great links. You also might want to check out the links at Real Clear Politics (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/). Finally, some of the video here at Politico (http://www.politico.com/) is worth viewing.

A new post? Wow!!!

Yes I do read the posts and I am sorry for not posting for the last couple of months. Hopefully I will get back to posting something new and interesting at least once a week. I have a few links for those who are looking for more on some of the topics we are covering. For sophomores, Here is the story of Kim Phuc (the little girl in the napalm picture) which is quite inspirational (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91964687). AP U.S. History, here is a couple of cool Civil War/Abraham Lincoln Interactive (Campaigns -http://www.teachingamericanhistory.org/neh/interactives/civilwar/lesson2/; Timeline of Lincoln Era -http://www.teachingamericanhistory.org/neh/interactives/lincoln/). WWII, I found this great site that has every Hitler conspiracy/myth/survival theory you ever wanted to read (http://greyfalcon.us/restored/Survival%20Myths.htm).
Have a great weekend!

Election Day!

The polls are closing and a night of watching the returns is just beginning. At the local level, Ohio decides upon allowing casino gambling and further definition of access to the water table (two seperate issues). As for President, we just have to wait and see. For some historical backdrop I might suggest loking into the Presidential elections of 1800, 1824, 1828, 1860, 1876, 1912, 1932, 1952, amd 1980 (check out this site http://http//www.multied.com/elections/). All of which can be considered watershed elections which turned the political pendulum in a new direction. But throught them all we remained American. That is firm in the beliefs central to the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. I pray that we remain in the future able to have heated poitical discussion but remain truly American and a "City on a Hill" for the world to see.
Update: Real clear politics (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/) is a great site to check out all final results for the election.

Cold War Exam Study Session

Hey all! You can post your questions and comments at this posting. I will check periodically throughout the evening and make comments when I can. Feel free to answer each others questions at any time.