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As noted in the last post, concern about American “preparedness” after the First World War started led to a variety of government action. One was the formation of the Council of National Defense, which was to coordinate industries and resources “for the national security and welfare.” Although created in August 1916, the Council wasn’t […] When assailed or even criticized by others, we Americans proudly trumpet the rights granted us by the Constitution. One of the most explicit examples in recent history was George W. Bush’s speech to Congress following the attacks of September 11, 2001. Speaking of terrorist groups, Bush said, “They hate our freedoms: our freedom of religion, […] Bulletin Board Next week brings the first couple installments in a series of posts on World War I in South Dakota Today is National Pet Day (we have to wait until August for National Dog Day) Interesting Reading in the Interweb Tubes An Atheist Considers God’s Plan (“If someone hides behind one of […] Interesting Reading in the Interweb Tubes Meet The Weather Underground’s Bomb Guru (“Thus the question arose: What could they take along to reliably deflect a policeman’s curiosity? One answer was children.”) Blog Headline of the Week Demanding Sex For Legal Services Frowned Upon In Indiana Bookish Linkage With today’s Hugo Award nominees announcements some ask […] |
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