Tag: world history

The Grandeur That Was Rome Page Three Date: 2002The Late Republic, 133-30 B.C.The century following 133 B.C., during which Rome's frontiers reached theEuphrates and the Rhine, witnessed the failure of the Republic to solve theproblems that were the by-products of the acquisition of an empire.Effects...

World War One, Letter from Albert SmithFranceOct. 15, 1918.Mr. Mcgregor SmithCookeville, Tenn.Dear "Greg":I received a letter from you a few weeks ago but have not had time to answer for we have been exceedingly busy. We are speedy[?] clearing France of the Huns and making Europe safe for you Kids t...

Abraham Lincoln Proclamation of Thanksgiving Although the tradition of giving thanks dates far back in America's history, it was Abraham Lincoln who proclaimed that the forth Thursday of each November should be a day of national celebration. Washington, D.C.October 3, 1863 This is the proclamation w...