American History in Real Life
Movies in the past have often shown characters that were touched by historical events. Yet sometimes, the truth is often more fantastic than anything Hollywood can devise. These stories of real people show how the events of the past touched their lives. Some times the stories are dramatic, sometimes simple, but all in all they weave a tapesty of the richness of the American experience.-
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Tag Archives: Lincoln
“Fake News”
The topic of “fake news” has been in the media of late. Many Americans may believe that this is a new phenomenon; sadly, it is not. Fake news has long been one of the center pieces of American political life. … Continue reading
Posted in American History, John Norvell, Journalism, politics, Thomas Jefferson
Tagged dirty tricks, Fake news, FD Roosevelt, Jefferson, Journalism, Lincoln
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On Hallowed Ground
For the past few days I walked the battlefields at Antietam and Gettysburg. I have studied these battles for many years. I have seen movies about them. I have read novels about them. But these battles cannot fully understood … Continue reading
Posted in American History, Antietam, Civil War, Civil War Battles, Detroit History, Gettysburg, Michigan History, Military history, Norvell Family History
Tagged American Civil War, Antietam, Battle of Gettysburg, Civil War, Devil's Den, Lincoln, Michigan history, Norvell, Norvell History, Round Top
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Hauntings
My focus on Gettysburg this fall has brought to mind, especially at this time of year, the many stories that say the battlefield is haunted. Almost from the days after the battle, there have been reports of the supernatural. … Continue reading
