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Profile America: Taking Liberties
Today is the signature American holiday, celebrating the date in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.
Hillary And Trump, Brexit And Bernie: Is Anybody Listening?
The lessons of Brexit, Trump, Bernie Sanders, and of global popular outbursts is that the leadership elites have not been listening.
Matters of Faith: Service Above Self
“Service Above Self” is the motto that defines the objective of Rotary International.
Profile America: Liberty and Justice
In1964, the Civil Rights Act swept away Jim Crow laws by prohibiting discrimination based on race in all accommodations and facilities open to the public, as well as employment, union membership, and voter registration.
Profile America: Indian Citizenship
Today, there are over 2 million single-race American Indians possessing full citizenship, and 566 federally recognized tribes.
Profile America: Youth Is Served
In 1972, the 26th amendment to the Constitution became law effective July 1, lowering the age requirement for voting in national elections from 21 to 18 years old.
Personal Freedom Under Attack
As Independence Day approaches, it is appropriate to recall that individual freedom was the central concept that inspired the birth of the United States two hundred and forty years ago. Increasingly, however, that idea is imperiled by the rapid […]
Profile America: San Francisco Wired
Sources: Kane’s Famous First Facts
Profile America: First Refinery
America’s first commercial oil refinery was put in operation this month in 1860.
Profile America: Credit Where Credit Is Due
In 1934, President Roosevelt signed the Federal Credit Union Act, promoting the nationwide formation of credit unions.
Republicans And Trump: A Putsch Won’t Work
The Republican “Establishment” was victimized by a genuine voter revolt.
Matters of Faith: Overcoming Evil
OVERCOMING EVIL by Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv Romans 12:17-21 (NKJV) “17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live […]
Profile America: Setting The Bar
On this date 42 years ago was the first purchase of an item to be scanned into a cash register by using the Universal Product Code aka the bar code.
Profile America: Living Color
Saturday, June 25th was the anniversary of the first color television broadcast in 1951.
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