Andrea here, tomorrow is America’s birthday, and like all birthdays, it’s a time for festive celebration—red, white and blue cakes, fireworks, parades and general merriment as the milestone serves as a traditional high point in summer across the country. But as we gear up for a day of fun and backyard grilling, I also have a few more serious thoughts about the occasion.
Despite our flaws and foibles—and as a collection of “we, the people,” the country has many—there is much to 
celebrate. Our forefathers founded this brash experiment with some very radical ideas about equality and the notion of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” And throughout our history, those ideals have served as a guiding light, even when at times, the beacon has seemed dimmed by dark clouds.
Now, as you know, all the Wenches love history, and celebrate the lessons it tells us about humanity. So, one of the things I’m truly happy to celebrate is that the history of America—and indeed, the world—is beginning to be told in new and more inclusive ways that reflect a more real story than the mythic origin stories of our childhood textbooks.
I’ve recently read two really interesting books on American history that give a broader, more nuanced look at our country—not only the warts, but also the people whose contributions to its greatness never made into the history books of the past. (I highly recommend both These Truths, by Harvard professor and New Yorker writer Jill Lapore and The British Are Coming, by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson.)
And looking at our history through a new prism is also going beyond books. Museums are beginning to present a broader look at the people who shaped our culture—the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is just one of the wonderful examples. And then, you have the Museum of Modern Art, in NYC, which has just shut down for a time to totally revamp its collection to give the creative work of all people—regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexuality or religion—their proper place in the history of art.
That throughout the country we’re forging new traditions and writing the heretofore forgotten or ignored stories is, for me, something to really celebrate. Our history is so much richer, more textured—and truer. And we're stronger as a nation when we listen and learn from all of our voices, and weave them into the multi-color tapestry that is America.
So pip, pip, hooray for the USA! Light the fireworks! What about you? Have you enjoyed discovering new stories in America’s history? Any particular ones that have pleased or surprised you?
I don’t believe I’ve found any new histories — as history buffs, Bob and I wil look for the two books you have mentioned. I aways knew there were warts,aand I emphaticaly don’t want to hide them. History is mede by real people and real people are imperfect.
And we have our leaders but we aso have our fife and drum corps and out little drummer boys (the march towards Vincennes) and history should celebrate both types of citizens.
I don’t believe I’ve found any new histories — as history buffs, Bob and I wil look for the two books you have mentioned. I aways knew there were warts,aand I emphaticaly don’t want to hide them. History is mede by real people and real people are imperfect.
And we have our leaders but we aso have our fife and drum corps and out little drummer boys (the march towards Vincennes) and history should celebrate both types of citizens.
I don’t believe I’ve found any new histories — as history buffs, Bob and I wil look for the two books you have mentioned. I aways knew there were warts,aand I emphaticaly don’t want to hide them. History is mede by real people and real people are imperfect.
And we have our leaders but we aso have our fife and drum corps and out little drummer boys (the march towards Vincennes) and history should celebrate both types of citizens.
I don’t believe I’ve found any new histories — as history buffs, Bob and I wil look for the two books you have mentioned. I aways knew there were warts,aand I emphaticaly don’t want to hide them. History is mede by real people and real people are imperfect.
And we have our leaders but we aso have our fife and drum corps and out little drummer boys (the march towards Vincennes) and history should celebrate both types of citizens.
I don’t believe I’ve found any new histories — as history buffs, Bob and I wil look for the two books you have mentioned. I aways knew there were warts,aand I emphaticaly don’t want to hide them. History is mede by real people and real people are imperfect.
And we have our leaders but we aso have our fife and drum corps and out little drummer boys (the march towards Vincennes) and history should celebrate both types of citizens.
I’ve used Rick Anderson’s book to help with the background for the books I’m writing. I haven’t read Jill Laport’s book. I love Nathaniel Philbrick’s histories they are well written narratives about aspects of the American Revolution.
I’ve used Rick Anderson’s book to help with the background for the books I’m writing. I haven’t read Jill Laport’s book. I love Nathaniel Philbrick’s histories they are well written narratives about aspects of the American Revolution.
I’ve used Rick Anderson’s book to help with the background for the books I’m writing. I haven’t read Jill Laport’s book. I love Nathaniel Philbrick’s histories they are well written narratives about aspects of the American Revolution.
I’ve used Rick Anderson’s book to help with the background for the books I’m writing. I haven’t read Jill Laport’s book. I love Nathaniel Philbrick’s histories they are well written narratives about aspects of the American Revolution.
I’ve used Rick Anderson’s book to help with the background for the books I’m writing. I haven’t read Jill Laport’s book. I love Nathaniel Philbrick’s histories they are well written narratives about aspects of the American Revolution.
The New York Historical Society is having all kinds of wonderful exhibits starting July 4th. They have a replica of the tent Washington used during the revolutionary war. The original is still intact in Philadelphia at Museum of the American Revolution.
Actors are portraying important as well as little known people at the time. One of them I hadn’t known about was Deborah Sampson, a woman who disguised her gender to enlist in the Continental Army, 7th Massachusetts. She was shot, survived and was decorated. The rest of her story on Wikipedia is filled with enormous hardship.
I plan to go to the museum on the 4th for all the fun and rare 18th-century exhibits.
The New York Historical Society is having all kinds of wonderful exhibits starting July 4th. They have a replica of the tent Washington used during the revolutionary war. The original is still intact in Philadelphia at Museum of the American Revolution.
Actors are portraying important as well as little known people at the time. One of them I hadn’t known about was Deborah Sampson, a woman who disguised her gender to enlist in the Continental Army, 7th Massachusetts. She was shot, survived and was decorated. The rest of her story on Wikipedia is filled with enormous hardship.
I plan to go to the museum on the 4th for all the fun and rare 18th-century exhibits.
The New York Historical Society is having all kinds of wonderful exhibits starting July 4th. They have a replica of the tent Washington used during the revolutionary war. The original is still intact in Philadelphia at Museum of the American Revolution.
Actors are portraying important as well as little known people at the time. One of them I hadn’t known about was Deborah Sampson, a woman who disguised her gender to enlist in the Continental Army, 7th Massachusetts. She was shot, survived and was decorated. The rest of her story on Wikipedia is filled with enormous hardship.
I plan to go to the museum on the 4th for all the fun and rare 18th-century exhibits.
The New York Historical Society is having all kinds of wonderful exhibits starting July 4th. They have a replica of the tent Washington used during the revolutionary war. The original is still intact in Philadelphia at Museum of the American Revolution.
Actors are portraying important as well as little known people at the time. One of them I hadn’t known about was Deborah Sampson, a woman who disguised her gender to enlist in the Continental Army, 7th Massachusetts. She was shot, survived and was decorated. The rest of her story on Wikipedia is filled with enormous hardship.
I plan to go to the museum on the 4th for all the fun and rare 18th-century exhibits.
The New York Historical Society is having all kinds of wonderful exhibits starting July 4th. They have a replica of the tent Washington used during the revolutionary war. The original is still intact in Philadelphia at Museum of the American Revolution.
Actors are portraying important as well as little known people at the time. One of them I hadn’t known about was Deborah Sampson, a woman who disguised her gender to enlist in the Continental Army, 7th Massachusetts. She was shot, survived and was decorated. The rest of her story on Wikipedia is filled with enormous hardship.
I plan to go to the museum on the 4th for all the fun and rare 18th-century exhibits.
Sue, that’s SO true. All the people, from the great leaders to the ordinary people who worked with little notice, played a role in shaping who we are today.
I think you’ll enjoy both history. They’re provocative, but in very thoughtful ways. I really enjoyed them.
Sue, that’s SO true. All the people, from the great leaders to the ordinary people who worked with little notice, played a role in shaping who we are today.
I think you’ll enjoy both history. They’re provocative, but in very thoughtful ways. I really enjoyed them.
Sue, that’s SO true. All the people, from the great leaders to the ordinary people who worked with little notice, played a role in shaping who we are today.
I think you’ll enjoy both history. They’re provocative, but in very thoughtful ways. I really enjoyed them.
Sue, that’s SO true. All the people, from the great leaders to the ordinary people who worked with little notice, played a role in shaping who we are today.
I think you’ll enjoy both history. They’re provocative, but in very thoughtful ways. I really enjoyed them.
Sue, that’s SO true. All the people, from the great leaders to the ordinary people who worked with little notice, played a role in shaping who we are today.
I think you’ll enjoy both history. They’re provocative, but in very thoughtful ways. I really enjoyed them.
I love Philbrick’s books on the American Revolution, too. They are wonderful narratives about less touched-on topics.
I love Philbrick’s books on the American Revolution, too. They are wonderful narratives about less touched-on topics.
I love Philbrick’s books on the American Revolution, too. They are wonderful narratives about less touched-on topics.
I love Philbrick’s books on the American Revolution, too. They are wonderful narratives about less touched-on topics.
I love Philbrick’s books on the American Revolution, too. They are wonderful narratives about less touched-on topics.
I LOVE the NY Historical Society. They do such great exhibts. This one sounds wonderful! And I just read the NY Times article on Deborah Sampson. I’m sure she’s not the only woman who fought disguised as a man!
I LOVE the NY Historical Society. They do such great exhibts. This one sounds wonderful! And I just read the NY Times article on Deborah Sampson. I’m sure she’s not the only woman who fought disguised as a man!
I LOVE the NY Historical Society. They do such great exhibts. This one sounds wonderful! And I just read the NY Times article on Deborah Sampson. I’m sure she’s not the only woman who fought disguised as a man!
I LOVE the NY Historical Society. They do such great exhibts. This one sounds wonderful! And I just read the NY Times article on Deborah Sampson. I’m sure she’s not the only woman who fought disguised as a man!
I LOVE the NY Historical Society. They do such great exhibts. This one sounds wonderful! And I just read the NY Times article on Deborah Sampson. I’m sure she’s not the only woman who fought disguised as a man!
I remember when my father, a major history buff, read to me about Deborah Sampson when I was a kid. There were other women who fought as men, and some of them were surely never discovered.
The more broadly oriented histories you talked about sound great!
I remember when my father, a major history buff, read to me about Deborah Sampson when I was a kid. There were other women who fought as men, and some of them were surely never discovered.
The more broadly oriented histories you talked about sound great!
I remember when my father, a major history buff, read to me about Deborah Sampson when I was a kid. There were other women who fought as men, and some of them were surely never discovered.
The more broadly oriented histories you talked about sound great!
I remember when my father, a major history buff, read to me about Deborah Sampson when I was a kid. There were other women who fought as men, and some of them were surely never discovered.
The more broadly oriented histories you talked about sound great!
I remember when my father, a major history buff, read to me about Deborah Sampson when I was a kid. There were other women who fought as men, and some of them were surely never discovered.
The more broadly oriented histories you talked about sound great!
I think you would really enjoy both books, Mary Jo.
How cool that your father knew about Deborah Sampson. The NY Times just did an article on her, as a new diary was discovered recently, written by a fellow soldier, and mentioned her.
I’m sure women fought as men far more often than history reports! We both know about the women in the gun crews at the Battle of Trafalgar, and I’m sure there are SO many more stories like that.
I think you would really enjoy both books, Mary Jo.
How cool that your father knew about Deborah Sampson. The NY Times just did an article on her, as a new diary was discovered recently, written by a fellow soldier, and mentioned her.
I’m sure women fought as men far more often than history reports! We both know about the women in the gun crews at the Battle of Trafalgar, and I’m sure there are SO many more stories like that.
I think you would really enjoy both books, Mary Jo.
How cool that your father knew about Deborah Sampson. The NY Times just did an article on her, as a new diary was discovered recently, written by a fellow soldier, and mentioned her.
I’m sure women fought as men far more often than history reports! We both know about the women in the gun crews at the Battle of Trafalgar, and I’m sure there are SO many more stories like that.
I think you would really enjoy both books, Mary Jo.
How cool that your father knew about Deborah Sampson. The NY Times just did an article on her, as a new diary was discovered recently, written by a fellow soldier, and mentioned her.
I’m sure women fought as men far more often than history reports! We both know about the women in the gun crews at the Battle of Trafalgar, and I’m sure there are SO many more stories like that.
I think you would really enjoy both books, Mary Jo.
How cool that your father knew about Deborah Sampson. The NY Times just did an article on her, as a new diary was discovered recently, written by a fellow soldier, and mentioned her.
I’m sure women fought as men far more often than history reports! We both know about the women in the gun crews at the Battle of Trafalgar, and I’m sure there are SO many more stories like that.
This morning, the NYTimes has an article about Irving Berlin’s song, You’re a Grand Old Flag. He wrote it in 1918, the year he became a US citizen and joined the Army. I remember first learning the song in the second grade and have loved it ever since. I was unaware until reading the article that the royalties from the song have always gone, and will always go, to the Boy Scout and Girl Scout Councils of Greater New York. It’s the hidden, or lesser known, stories about civility and citizenship, such as Irving Berlin’s generosity to his new country, that give me hope we’ll come through the current maelstrom. And histories such as those you note, Andrea, can only help! I’ve read Lepore’s and have Atkinson’s on wait list at my local library (how about that? A wait list for a history book!), and much appreciate your post! Happy Independence Day to all!
This morning, the NYTimes has an article about Irving Berlin’s song, You’re a Grand Old Flag. He wrote it in 1918, the year he became a US citizen and joined the Army. I remember first learning the song in the second grade and have loved it ever since. I was unaware until reading the article that the royalties from the song have always gone, and will always go, to the Boy Scout and Girl Scout Councils of Greater New York. It’s the hidden, or lesser known, stories about civility and citizenship, such as Irving Berlin’s generosity to his new country, that give me hope we’ll come through the current maelstrom. And histories such as those you note, Andrea, can only help! I’ve read Lepore’s and have Atkinson’s on wait list at my local library (how about that? A wait list for a history book!), and much appreciate your post! Happy Independence Day to all!
This morning, the NYTimes has an article about Irving Berlin’s song, You’re a Grand Old Flag. He wrote it in 1918, the year he became a US citizen and joined the Army. I remember first learning the song in the second grade and have loved it ever since. I was unaware until reading the article that the royalties from the song have always gone, and will always go, to the Boy Scout and Girl Scout Councils of Greater New York. It’s the hidden, or lesser known, stories about civility and citizenship, such as Irving Berlin’s generosity to his new country, that give me hope we’ll come through the current maelstrom. And histories such as those you note, Andrea, can only help! I’ve read Lepore’s and have Atkinson’s on wait list at my local library (how about that? A wait list for a history book!), and much appreciate your post! Happy Independence Day to all!
This morning, the NYTimes has an article about Irving Berlin’s song, You’re a Grand Old Flag. He wrote it in 1918, the year he became a US citizen and joined the Army. I remember first learning the song in the second grade and have loved it ever since. I was unaware until reading the article that the royalties from the song have always gone, and will always go, to the Boy Scout and Girl Scout Councils of Greater New York. It’s the hidden, or lesser known, stories about civility and citizenship, such as Irving Berlin’s generosity to his new country, that give me hope we’ll come through the current maelstrom. And histories such as those you note, Andrea, can only help! I’ve read Lepore’s and have Atkinson’s on wait list at my local library (how about that? A wait list for a history book!), and much appreciate your post! Happy Independence Day to all!
This morning, the NYTimes has an article about Irving Berlin’s song, You’re a Grand Old Flag. He wrote it in 1918, the year he became a US citizen and joined the Army. I remember first learning the song in the second grade and have loved it ever since. I was unaware until reading the article that the royalties from the song have always gone, and will always go, to the Boy Scout and Girl Scout Councils of Greater New York. It’s the hidden, or lesser known, stories about civility and citizenship, such as Irving Berlin’s generosity to his new country, that give me hope we’ll come through the current maelstrom. And histories such as those you note, Andrea, can only help! I’ve read Lepore’s and have Atkinson’s on wait list at my local library (how about that? A wait list for a history book!), and much appreciate your post! Happy Independence Day to all!
If you have an interest in the American Revolution, I would recommend the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. It’s a great day trip!
If you have an interest in the American Revolution, I would recommend the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. It’s a great day trip!
If you have an interest in the American Revolution, I would recommend the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. It’s a great day trip!
If you have an interest in the American Revolution, I would recommend the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. It’s a great day trip!
If you have an interest in the American Revolution, I would recommend the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. It’s a great day trip!
I recommend “Seeing America” which is part of the permanent exhibits at the Newark Museum in New Jersey. The NY Historical Society exhibit sounds great too, I’ll plan to visit there this summer.
For somewhat lighter and very entertaining takes on American history, I recommend Sarah Vowell’s books, like “Lafayette in the Somewhat United States”. It’s about the Revolution but also the elderly Lafayette’s sentimental return tour of America in 1824. There’s so much about Lafayette’s life after he participated in the American Revolution, that I never knew about. Her other books include “The Partly Cloudy Patriot”, essays on America, and “Assassination Vacation” where she travels the country visiting sites of famous assassinations. For instance, did you know that Abraham Lincoln’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln, was present at the assassinations of Presidents Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley? What are the odds of that?
I recommend “Seeing America” which is part of the permanent exhibits at the Newark Museum in New Jersey. The NY Historical Society exhibit sounds great too, I’ll plan to visit there this summer.
For somewhat lighter and very entertaining takes on American history, I recommend Sarah Vowell’s books, like “Lafayette in the Somewhat United States”. It’s about the Revolution but also the elderly Lafayette’s sentimental return tour of America in 1824. There’s so much about Lafayette’s life after he participated in the American Revolution, that I never knew about. Her other books include “The Partly Cloudy Patriot”, essays on America, and “Assassination Vacation” where she travels the country visiting sites of famous assassinations. For instance, did you know that Abraham Lincoln’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln, was present at the assassinations of Presidents Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley? What are the odds of that?
I recommend “Seeing America” which is part of the permanent exhibits at the Newark Museum in New Jersey. The NY Historical Society exhibit sounds great too, I’ll plan to visit there this summer.
For somewhat lighter and very entertaining takes on American history, I recommend Sarah Vowell’s books, like “Lafayette in the Somewhat United States”. It’s about the Revolution but also the elderly Lafayette’s sentimental return tour of America in 1824. There’s so much about Lafayette’s life after he participated in the American Revolution, that I never knew about. Her other books include “The Partly Cloudy Patriot”, essays on America, and “Assassination Vacation” where she travels the country visiting sites of famous assassinations. For instance, did you know that Abraham Lincoln’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln, was present at the assassinations of Presidents Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley? What are the odds of that?
I recommend “Seeing America” which is part of the permanent exhibits at the Newark Museum in New Jersey. The NY Historical Society exhibit sounds great too, I’ll plan to visit there this summer.
For somewhat lighter and very entertaining takes on American history, I recommend Sarah Vowell’s books, like “Lafayette in the Somewhat United States”. It’s about the Revolution but also the elderly Lafayette’s sentimental return tour of America in 1824. There’s so much about Lafayette’s life after he participated in the American Revolution, that I never knew about. Her other books include “The Partly Cloudy Patriot”, essays on America, and “Assassination Vacation” where she travels the country visiting sites of famous assassinations. For instance, did you know that Abraham Lincoln’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln, was present at the assassinations of Presidents Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley? What are the odds of that?
I recommend “Seeing America” which is part of the permanent exhibits at the Newark Museum in New Jersey. The NY Historical Society exhibit sounds great too, I’ll plan to visit there this summer.
For somewhat lighter and very entertaining takes on American history, I recommend Sarah Vowell’s books, like “Lafayette in the Somewhat United States”. It’s about the Revolution but also the elderly Lafayette’s sentimental return tour of America in 1824. There’s so much about Lafayette’s life after he participated in the American Revolution, that I never knew about. Her other books include “The Partly Cloudy Patriot”, essays on America, and “Assassination Vacation” where she travels the country visiting sites of famous assassinations. For instance, did you know that Abraham Lincoln’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln, was present at the assassinations of Presidents Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley? What are the odds of that?
Thank you, Andrea, for another enjoyable post. I also enjoyed reading the comments. And a happy fourth of July to the Americans here!
Thank you, Andrea, for another enjoyable post. I also enjoyed reading the comments. And a happy fourth of July to the Americans here!
Thank you, Andrea, for another enjoyable post. I also enjoyed reading the comments. And a happy fourth of July to the Americans here!
Thank you, Andrea, for another enjoyable post. I also enjoyed reading the comments. And a happy fourth of July to the Americans here!
Thank you, Andrea, for another enjoyable post. I also enjoyed reading the comments. And a happy fourth of July to the Americans here!
Constance, I read the Berlin story, too—and yes, there are so many wonderful stories of new immigrants being so generous to their new country. I do have hope that we’ll weather this bleak moment in our history, and get back to the values that have made America a beacon of light, not hate.
I love that a history book is on hold at the library! Things like that give one hope!
Constance, I read the Berlin story, too—and yes, there are so many wonderful stories of new immigrants being so generous to their new country. I do have hope that we’ll weather this bleak moment in our history, and get back to the values that have made America a beacon of light, not hate.
I love that a history book is on hold at the library! Things like that give one hope!
Constance, I read the Berlin story, too—and yes, there are so many wonderful stories of new immigrants being so generous to their new country. I do have hope that we’ll weather this bleak moment in our history, and get back to the values that have made America a beacon of light, not hate.
I love that a history book is on hold at the library! Things like that give one hope!
Constance, I read the Berlin story, too—and yes, there are so many wonderful stories of new immigrants being so generous to their new country. I do have hope that we’ll weather this bleak moment in our history, and get back to the values that have made America a beacon of light, not hate.
I love that a history book is on hold at the library! Things like that give one hope!
Constance, I read the Berlin story, too—and yes, there are so many wonderful stories of new immigrants being so generous to their new country. I do have hope that we’ll weather this bleak moment in our history, and get back to the values that have made America a beacon of light, not hate.
I love that a history book is on hold at the library! Things like that give one hope!
Yes, I’ve heard it’s great, and will definitely do it next time I’m in Philly.
Yes, I’ve heard it’s great, and will definitely do it next time I’m in Philly.
Yes, I’ve heard it’s great, and will definitely do it next time I’m in Philly.
Yes, I’ve heard it’s great, and will definitely do it next time I’m in Philly.
Yes, I’ve heard it’s great, and will definitely do it next time I’m in Philly.
What fascinating books and facts, Karin. Thanks for sharing! (And thanks for the Newark Museum recommendation.)
By “present” I’m assuming you mean Robert Lincoln was living at the times of the assassinations. I don’t believe he was actually present at Ford’s Theater.
What fascinating books and facts, Karin. Thanks for sharing! (And thanks for the Newark Museum recommendation.)
By “present” I’m assuming you mean Robert Lincoln was living at the times of the assassinations. I don’t believe he was actually present at Ford’s Theater.
What fascinating books and facts, Karin. Thanks for sharing! (And thanks for the Newark Museum recommendation.)
By “present” I’m assuming you mean Robert Lincoln was living at the times of the assassinations. I don’t believe he was actually present at Ford’s Theater.
What fascinating books and facts, Karin. Thanks for sharing! (And thanks for the Newark Museum recommendation.)
By “present” I’m assuming you mean Robert Lincoln was living at the times of the assassinations. I don’t believe he was actually present at Ford’s Theater.
What fascinating books and facts, Karin. Thanks for sharing! (And thanks for the Newark Museum recommendation.)
By “present” I’m assuming you mean Robert Lincoln was living at the times of the assassinations. I don’t believe he was actually present at Ford’s Theater.
So glad you enjoyed the post—and yes, the comments are really interesting!
So glad you enjoyed the post—and yes, the comments are really interesting!
So glad you enjoyed the post—and yes, the comments are really interesting!
So glad you enjoyed the post—and yes, the comments are really interesting!
So glad you enjoyed the post—and yes, the comments are really interesting!
Happy 4th to you all who are celebrating. History is a marvelous thing. I love it. I haven’t read much American history. We have such a rich seam of it here in Ireland I’m still reading about it many years after I began to learn it in school. There are records of many Irish in history in America. Long may they teach it in schools. We all need to know where we came from.
Happy 4th to you all who are celebrating. History is a marvelous thing. I love it. I haven’t read much American history. We have such a rich seam of it here in Ireland I’m still reading about it many years after I began to learn it in school. There are records of many Irish in history in America. Long may they teach it in schools. We all need to know where we came from.
Happy 4th to you all who are celebrating. History is a marvelous thing. I love it. I haven’t read much American history. We have such a rich seam of it here in Ireland I’m still reading about it many years after I began to learn it in school. There are records of many Irish in history in America. Long may they teach it in schools. We all need to know where we came from.
Happy 4th to you all who are celebrating. History is a marvelous thing. I love it. I haven’t read much American history. We have such a rich seam of it here in Ireland I’m still reading about it many years after I began to learn it in school. There are records of many Irish in history in America. Long may they teach it in schools. We all need to know where we came from.
Happy 4th to you all who are celebrating. History is a marvelous thing. I love it. I haven’t read much American history. We have such a rich seam of it here in Ireland I’m still reading about it many years after I began to learn it in school. There are records of many Irish in history in America. Long may they teach it in schools. We all need to know where we came from.
I’m concurrently reading the Pioneers by David McCullough about the settling of the Ohio territory and The Forgotten by Linda Hervieux about the only African-American combat unit to go ashore on D-Day.
I’m concurrently reading the Pioneers by David McCullough about the settling of the Ohio territory and The Forgotten by Linda Hervieux about the only African-American combat unit to go ashore on D-Day.
I’m concurrently reading the Pioneers by David McCullough about the settling of the Ohio territory and The Forgotten by Linda Hervieux about the only African-American combat unit to go ashore on D-Day.
I’m concurrently reading the Pioneers by David McCullough about the settling of the Ohio territory and The Forgotten by Linda Hervieux about the only African-American combat unit to go ashore on D-Day.
I’m concurrently reading the Pioneers by David McCullough about the settling of the Ohio territory and The Forgotten by Linda Hervieux about the only African-American combat unit to go ashore on D-Day.
Teresa, that is such a good point right about knowing, and understanding, where you came from. It’s so important for so many reasons.History really does matter, and teaches us all elemental lessons about humanity.
Teresa, that is such a good point right about knowing, and understanding, where you came from. It’s so important for so many reasons.History really does matter, and teaches us all elemental lessons about humanity.
Teresa, that is such a good point right about knowing, and understanding, where you came from. It’s so important for so many reasons.History really does matter, and teaches us all elemental lessons about humanity.
Teresa, that is such a good point right about knowing, and understanding, where you came from. It’s so important for so many reasons.History really does matter, and teaches us all elemental lessons about humanity.
Teresa, that is such a good point right about knowing, and understanding, where you came from. It’s so important for so many reasons.History really does matter, and teaches us all elemental lessons about humanity.
Thanks for sharing, Janet. David McCullough does wonderful popular history, and the The Forgotten sounds really great—will definitely look for it.
Thanks for sharing, Janet. David McCullough does wonderful popular history, and the The Forgotten sounds really great—will definitely look for it.
Thanks for sharing, Janet. David McCullough does wonderful popular history, and the The Forgotten sounds really great—will definitely look for it.
Thanks for sharing, Janet. David McCullough does wonderful popular history, and the The Forgotten sounds really great—will definitely look for it.
Thanks for sharing, Janet. David McCullough does wonderful popular history, and the The Forgotten sounds really great—will definitely look for it.