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• in Lifestyle
  Dates of Historical Note in 2012
  2012 will mark several historical milestones including the sinking of the RMS Titanic and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
  by paulkiser / on Jan 2, 2012

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “1812”

 

• Flag Change XIV

  
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  By Jim Sizemore (Click images for larger views.) The “Hip Shots” series of photographs will feature images that were grabbed “on the fly,” with little or no regard for framing and focus. The object of the exercise is to create dynamic pictures, not perfect ones. With this ” ...
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• The glue that integrates a cohesive organic whole

  
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  When I look at what the Florida Orchestra has played in past Pops concerts I just shiver with excitement. After all, I like popular music too, but the difference between listening to it on my rather good car stereo and being bathed in the full thrilling sound of an orchestra is ….well, it’s like a
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• Roundup: Celebrate Mother’s Day Across The City With Brunch, High Tea, Alfresco Fairs, Arts Events And More

  
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  Celebrate Mothers Day in Philadelphia with special menus, outdoor festivals and family-friendly events -- including brunch at the Betsy Ross House. (Photo by E. Savaria for Historic Philadelphia) Little-known fact: Mother’s Day was founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia and first officially observed in 1908 to ...
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• Kuron: Battles on the bluff

  
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  I’ve always enjoyed camping. A few days with loved ones in the solitude of the deep woods just soothes the soul. However, there is a phenomenon known as “summer camp” that contradicts all peaceful connotations attributed to camping. This weeklong adventure forces hormonally-challenged children to transform a ...
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• Battle over Peace Bridge stokes Canada-U.S. cross-border tension

  
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  From Canada.com : Three U.S. lawmakers have launched a bid to scrap the “dysfunctional” binational agency that has overseen operation of the Peace Bridge between Ontario and New York for nearly a century, part of the escalating fallout from a dispute over planned improvements to the U.S. approach to the ...
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• 2013 America the Beautiful Quarters® Bags and Rolls | Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial

  
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  In memory of those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812 — and to celebrate the long-lasting peace among Britain, Canada and the U.S. — the United States Mint is proud to offer the 2013 America the Beautiful Quarter® featuring Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial. The second ...
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• Flag Change XIII

  
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  By Jim Sizemore (Click images for larger views.) The “Hip Shots” series of photographs will feature images that were grabbed “on the fly,” with little or no regard for framing and focus. The object of the exercise is to create dynamic pictures, not perfect ones. With this ” ...
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• U.S. Navy Photo of the Day

  
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  CHARLESTOWN, Mass (Aug. 19, 2012) The worlds oldest commissioned warship, USS Constitution, sails under her own power. This is only the second time in 131 years traveling without help. The last time Constitution sailed was 1997. This exercise commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Constitutions victory over the ...
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• America’s official wars

  
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  Share/Bookmark The United States of America has only officially declared war on five occasions in over two centuries of its existence. Formal declarations were made by Congress in 1812, 1846, 1898, 1917 and 1941. So does this mean the US has spent most of its history at peace? And what about the Korean, Vietnam, ...
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• The “counting houses” of Schermerhorn Row

  
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  At the very end of Fulton Street, just steps from where trading vessels departed and docked 200 years ago, stand these handsome Flemish bond brick and slate-roof buildings. You wouldn’t know it from the retailers occupying the ground-floor storefront space, but they make up a slice of early New York history called ...
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• The First War America Lost

  
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  Not Vietnam. Despite what’s said in this video, I’d say that we lost the War of 1812. It’s hard to argue otherwise when the enemy occupies and burns down your capitol…
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• 1812: The Navy’s War - George Daughan

  
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  Shared by:evionxWritten by George Daughan Format(s): EPUB Language: English At the outbreak of the War of 1812, America’s prospects looked dismal. It was clear that the primary battlefield would be the open ocean—but America’s war fleet, only twenty ships strong, faced a practiced British navy of more than a ...
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• Military History Lecture Series–A 31 Day Salute Event

  
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  FAYETTVILLE – 31 Day Salute is a month-long celebration of performances, ceremonies, exhibits and activities where we invite the world to do what the Fayetteville community does every day — show our enthusiastic appreciation, respect and support for those who serve and have served in our armed forces. Put on by ...
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