Kate's Brief History
Tidbits of history, briefly.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Remembering Some of America's First Soldiers
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When the United States of America was a very young country, there wasn't a lot of gold in the treasury to pay for a standing army. St...
Very Brief History of Memorial Day
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Originally known as Decoration Day, the day of remembrance was first observed on May 30 in 1868. General John Logan made the proclamation ...
Where History Is Happening
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Links to some upcoming events: Reddick Mansion Tours Beginning May 31 Sunday, Monday & Wednesday - Friday 11:30am - 3:00 pm Saturday 12:...
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Illinois Pioneers Traveled by Sailing Schooner as Well as by Prairie Schooner
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While most local citizens are aware that Joseph Naper founded what became known as Naper's Settlement and was later incorporated as Nape...
1000 Teenagers and Chicago's Mayor Daley -- How Scary is That?
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On Saturday, May 15, Mayor Daley's Book Club held their Spring Conference. Kids from 7th through 12th grades have been meeting in school...
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