American History

Does History Repeat Itself? By Moises Padin Reconalla In the fall of 1995, I started high school at Brgy. Hilaitan National High School, Guihulngan Negros Oriental, Philippines. Even though that was many years ago, I still recall my first day at Hilaitan and attending my first class, which happened to be History. My history teacher started the class by asking the question: Does history repeat itself? As we began to discuss this question, our teacher provided us with some... Read Full Story

Just in time for July 4th, the New York Times says that American archaeologists claim to have discovered the boyhood home of George Washington. Apparently the house stood on a terrace overlooking the Rappahannock River in Virginia. Finding the house, historians say, may yield insights into the circumstances in which Washington grew up. There is currently very little documentary evidence of his formative years. What we see at this site is the best available window into the setting that... Read Full Story

On April 30th, reporters flocked to the penthouse suite of a Midtown Manhattan hotel where fifteen representatives of the Rockefeller Dynasty were holding court. There, the Rockefellers chastised oil giant Exxon-Mobil for failing to invest in “alternative energy” sources, invoking their own moral authority as Exxon-Mobil’s longest standing shareholders. Family spokesperson Neva Rockefeller Goodwin sanctimoniously recalled the memory of her great grandfather, John D. Rockefeller, founder of... Read Full Story

Teddy Bears are loved and adored worldwide. Children of all nations, creeds and faiths cling to these cuddly companions, which make them feel safe and secure. The Teddy Bear may be second only to a child's blanket when it comes to must-have items for travelling or bedtime. While this furry little icon has become a ubiquitous gift and heirloom, few realize the true origins and history of the "Teddy" Bear. In honor of Presidents Day in the U.S., I thought it would be nice to pay tribute to a... Read Full Story

On February 23, 1836, the siege of The Alamo began in San Antonio, Texas. This battle between Mexican forces and Texians lasted 13 days and was part of the Texas Revolution. At the time, Texas was a province of Mexico, but the war to become an independent state began in October, 1835. Although the majority of defenders of The Alamo were American and Tejano settlers, several bands of fighters came to assist in the effort, including Davy Crockett from Tennessee and Jim Bowie from Louisiana... Read Full Story