13 Extraordinary Mansions in the United States
There are many mansions in the United States worth exploring. Amazingly Michigan has four of the top thirteen on this list of estates where one can tour the property.
Category: History
Articles and features diving into the past. History is a big subject and always has been. It is the story of humans since the beginning of time. History covers all of that, so it’s always been a popular subject. There are many different types of history, and they are all found in this category. Here you’ll find stories about the history of the past in the United States, world events, history and lore, Not so great history of things done in American history, and more. You can read about famous people and their histories
Back in 1970: Clifford Wharton Named MSU President – 1st African-American to Lead A Major University
by Ken Coleman, Michigan AdvanceJanuary 2, 2019 Clifford Wharton Jr. officially assumed the presidency of Michigan State University on this day in 1970. He was the first African-American to lead …
Back in 1948: Supreme Court Affirms Ban On Women Bartenders in Michigan
In 1948, the US Supreme Court upheld a Michigan law banning women bartenders in large cities unless their father or husband owned the establishment.
13 Zingers To Have a Perfect Marriage By Red Skelton
Comedian Red Skelton was a huge star on stage and in the early days of Television. He was known as America’s Clown Prince. His jokes and stories were inventive, and the entire family could get a laugh together.
Top 40 All-Time Best Quotes From Will Rogers
One of the most endearing qualities of Will Rogers was his endless supply of notable quotes.
The Will Rogers quotes are classic and timely even today.
Will Rogers was a noted writer and commentator, his favorite topic was politics in 1928 he even ran his own presidential campaign. It was a funny one and it was a mock campaign he ran as a bunk-less candidate and the Anti-Bunk Party. He even noted, “I belong to no organized party. I am a Democrat.”
Alexis de Tocqueville on the Saginaw Trail
In 1831, 26 year old Alexis de Tocqueville and his friend Gustave de Beaumont, took the ultimate road trip. The pair of French aristocrats journey from Buffalo New York to the Straights of Detroit with the intent of going to the last overland outpost of civilization; Saginaw.
Film Review: “To Keep the Light” – Women Lighthouse Keepers
The film tells the story of Abbie as she struggles to hang on to her post as the keeper of her lighthouse. She’s isolated and, except for her catatonic husband, alone.
1 Old Color Postcard of Bay City Michigan in 1908 Says It All
1908 picture postcard of Bay City’s Midland Street
Largest Protest Marches in the United States
Protest marches and rallies in cities across the nation and in Washington DC is a uniquely American phenomenon. They can be key historical events and the US capital has done well over the years to ensure the safety and security of participants. Indeed, some of the largest protest marches and over the past twenty years have evolved into social and cultural movements.