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Project Celebrates What the Constitution Means to Americans
The U.S. Constitution has taken center stage in several recent political battles and high-profile lawsuits, highlighting that it has become a symbol as well as the document upon which our Democratic Republic is based. For many Americans, the Constitution has deep personal meaning as well. A new project by the National Constitution Center and iCivics […]
April 3, 2017
Chuck Berry Pioneered Rock and Roll Music
Known for his duck walk and signature guitar licks, Chuck Berry left an indelible mark on rock and roll music. Berry died on March 18, 2017, at the age of 90. Born in 1926, Charles Edward Anderson “Chuck” Berry is often referred to as the “father of rock ‘n’ roll.” Borrowing from blues, country and R&B, […]
March 27, 2017
Turk and Caicos K9 Charity Rescues Strays for Adoption
There is no shortage of Americans who have the compassion to save an abandoned dog from death or rescue an animal from an abusive or neglectful owner. It has even become trendy to adopt a pet from a rescue center and contribute a few dollars from time to time to help those who actively engage […]
March 20, 2017
Music Week in Miami Features Ultra Music Festival
Featuring some of the world’s best artists and DJs, Miami’s Ultra Music Festival turns a city park into a massive dance floor. This year, the annual Ultra Music will be held on March 24, 25, 26 in Downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park. While the theme is electronic dance music, you will hear everything from disco to […]
March 13, 2017
The Best Hotels in Washington, D.C. For Cherry Blossom Season
Even though it is still cold in most parts of America, the few nice days hint at Spring and thoughts of a visit to Washington DC for the Cherry Blossom season. It is time to find a good hotel and visit Washington, D.C. for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The Festival runs through April 17 […]
March 6, 2017
African American Lady Liberty to Grace New Gold Coin
The U.S. Mint recently announced that the 2017 American Liberty 225th Anniversary Gold Coin design will feature Liberty as an African-American woman. The new $100 gold coin joins part of a series of coins depicting Lady Liberty in a new and modern way. “Lady Liberty, as depicted in coinage throughout the years, is modeled after […]
February 27, 2017
“Five Chiefs” by Justice John Paul Stevens Offers Unique Perspective
Five Chiefs: A Supreme Court Memoir by John Paul Stevens John Paul Stevens is one of the longest serving justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. His book, Five Chiefs: A Supreme Court Memoir, provides a broad sweep of the history of the country’s highest court from the unique perspective of one of its members. Justice Stevens […]
February 21, 2017
Bob Dylan 1966 Live Recordings
Bob Dylan fans who have been chasing bootlegs can now have the real deal. In November, Columbia/Legacy released a massive 36-disc box set that features every known recording from Dylan’s 1966 tour of the US, UK, Europe, and Australia. Bob Dylan is frequently described as the “voice of generation.” He recently received the with the […]
February 13, 2017
World War 1 Theme Dominates 2015 Dated Coin of the Year Awards
Italy took the top award for coins dated 2015 at the Krause Coin of the Year ceremony held during the World’s Fair of Money in Berlin on Saturday, February 5, 2017. Both the United States and Finland took home two category awards. Four of the coins had themes related to World War 1. Maria Grazia […]
February 8, 2017
Coin of the Year 2015
Finland and the United States were the top winners in the first round of judging in the Coin of the Year competition. Each nation won two of the 10 categories, while Italy, Japan, Canada, Great Britain, Austria, and the Cook Islands each won in a single category. The COTY Awards are sponsored by World Coin News, […]
February 7, 2017