On Slavery, Presidents Share Nothing in Common

Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama share several things in common: Both were lawyers; both served in the Illinois legislature; and both were elected president of the United States. When it comes to the...

Is it Presidents Day or Washington's Day? History of the Holiday

Officially called Washington’s Day, Presidents Day is observed every year in the United States on to celebrate the births of two of the country’s most historically influential presidents: George Washington and...

THEY CONTINUE TO SHOW THE WAY... by Metin Bereketli

"THEY CONTINUE TO SHOW THE WAY..."       by Metin Bereketli (c) 2009   "THAT ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL"  Abraham Lincoln   "I HAVE A DREAM"  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  ...

GITMO Detainees Likely to Thank MLK, Allah

If President Barack Obama succeeds in shutting down Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility within 12 months, he will be tempted to describe himself as an emancipator in the mold of Abraham Lincoln.  Unfortunately,...

An Obama Inspired by Lincoln, Heads to Washington

Obama's Arrival By Train Arrangements to Washington:"As Barack Obama prepared for his arrival in Washington, he embraced the same historical imagery that he used to kick off his presidential campaign: the spirit of...

Lincoln at 200; Lincoln the Writer

Once Americans get through Christmas, they will be faced with two important dates that inter-weave themselves politically and historically: the inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States on Jan. 20 and the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln...

Why is the Media Silent on the Obama Birth Certificate Question?

Why has every major news source in the United States almost totally blacked out all reference to the Hawaiian Obama birth certificate controversy?   In layman’s terms the mainstream media may be afraid of...

Bill Kristol on Ron Paul: He's a crackpot

"Video: America's favorite neocon commentator takes a crack at America's favorite quasi-Libertarian presidential candidate. Hey, might as well - everyone else is ripping Paul, as they always do when anyone gets too big for his britches. Kristol is particularly...

We Thank You President Bush For 20 Years

We thank you President Bush for 20 years of peace and freedom. Here in 2027, as we look back on all that has happened, we salute you for your steadfastness in the face of unstinting vitriol from the left, including books and movies advocating your assassination, in holding...

Commemoration & Celebration Photographs

Photographs to commemorate & celebrate Mission Accomplished Day 2003  (May 1).

Mission Accomplished Day is May 1

President Bush made his speech on May 1, 2003, on the carrier Abraham Lincoln. The famous "Mission Accomplished" banner was displayed behind him.

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