SpaceX Entering Space This Year
CBS News tells us that “SpaceX announces plans for first all-civilian space flight to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital“. SpaceX, the company owned by […]
Fact and Fiction – Alexander Selkirk
Born as the son of a shoemaker, Alexander Selkirk had a history of getting into trouble. Eventually, he ran away to the sea and quickly […]
President Biden – Good or Bad Catholic?
ABC tells about a religious divide in “As Biden prays for healing, Catholics clash over president’s faith“. As the second catholic President, President Biden stands […]
Rabbi Morris Raphall Prayer in Congress
In 1860, Rabbi Morris Raphall offered the opening prayer for the House of Representatives to choose the Speaker of the House. From the beginning, Congress […]
The 13th Amendment Abolishes Slavery
In 1865, the House of Representatives finally passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery in America. In 1862, Abraham issued the Emancipation Proclamation […]
Erasing Historical Heroes
San Francisco is overhauling their schools. They are not changing things to better help their students or teachers. No, they’ve decided to change the names […]
Re-establish the Library of Congress
In 1815 Thomas Jefferson sold his library of 6,500 books to the government to re-establish the Library of Congress. Thomas Jefferson loved books. No subject […]
The Photo Triangle
In photography three items to think about while shooting makes up the photo triangle. You have to think about these three items to create an […]
Permanent Fence Around Capitol
NBC talks about the “U.S. Capitol needs permanent fencing around complex after deadly riot, acting chief says.” According to the acting chief of the Capitol […]
The First Librarian of Congress
President Thomas Jefferson appointed John Beckley of Virginia as the first Librarian of Congress in 1802. Though born in England, John Beckley lived in the […]