Constitution, History, Holidays, Patriotic, Presidents

Reflections on Our Great Country

As we mark Independence Day 1984, let take a few minutes to reflect on what happened July 1, 1776 – also on some other dates and events significant in America’s birth of freedom. On the Fourth, the Continental (Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence at Philadelphia. (The building in which the lawmakers sat received the… Continue reading Reflections on Our Great Country

Constitution, History

Fascinating Tale of Archives

It has been called “the nation’s memory.” It preserves and makes available for research historically valuable records of the federal government. Three billion documents, beginning with papers of the Continental Congress, are entrusted to its care. Such is the National Archives – a half-century old this month – headquartered in an imposing neo-classical style building… Continue reading Fascinating Tale of Archives

Civic Responsibility, Fourth Estate Award Entry, History, Holidays, Patriotic

Flag Day, a Time to RecaII Creed

The annual 21-day “Honor America” period decreed by Congress between Flag Day and the Fourth of July is a good time to brush up on our historic documents, symbols and traditions. For starters, why not get better acquainted with “The American’s Creed”? The Creed’s significance isn’t in the class of the Constitution. Declaration of Independence or… Continue reading Flag Day, a Time to RecaII Creed

Civic Responsibility, Fourth Estate Award Entry, History, Stamps

Drop George? Time to Protest

How will the public – and Congress in an election year respond to the United States Postal Service’s decision to interrupt a 142-year tradition by displacing George Washington’s picture from postage stamps? Philatelic portraits of the Father of the Country have appeared on 19 stamps in an unbroken succession since the first postage stamp was issued… Continue reading Drop George? Time to Protest

Pioneers, Provo History, Ute Native Americans

Provo Honors Pioneer Spirit: Painting a Picture of Yesterday

Provo, settled as Fort Utah in 1849, is 135 years old today. The anniversary will be marked on Wednesday with a noon luncheon and program at the Eldred Center by the Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers of Provo and the Senior Citizens. The first colony of Mormon settlers – sent from Great Salt Lake… Continue reading Provo Honors Pioneer Spirit: Painting a Picture of Yesterday