Want to go to the American Idol Finale? Pay Clinton's Debt
By Albert N. Milliron, Editor Politisite.com. Iron Mill News Remember the good Ole days when big democratic donors got the opportunity to stay a night or two in the Lincoln Bedroom? I thought it would be...
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...
200th Anniversary of Darwin-Lincoln Birthdays February 12, 2009
February 12, 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of two great men in history: Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln. Both Darwin and Lincoln were men with vision, men who inspired change, and men who stirred up... Zilly Rosen's cupcake installation of Barack Obama and Lincoln
I had the delight of viewing Zilly Rosen's cupcake installation construction and deconstruction at the Smithsonian American Art Museum on February 13 and 14. An interview with the baker/artist and photos from the...
created by Jackie Turner | 40 wks ago | updated 40 wks ago
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Four New Pennies Debut February 12 the Birth Date of Abe Lincoln
For 100 years (since 1909) we have enjoyed what is referred to as "The Lincoln Penny". Now we will have 5 to enjoy in all. Children and adults worldwide have collected them, carefully examining them in search...
Ice Storms in the US; NA Hit Hard by Snow
School closures are happening across the US and Canada today as a cold front moves in again and hits areas with snow, freezing rain, and even ice storms. Central Illinois might get hit by an ice storm later today,...
Lt. Gov: Blagojevich Out by Lincoln's 200th Birthday
The Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn was on CBS's Meet the Press Sunday, and said that he was certain that Governor Rod Blagojevich would be impeached and convicted by Abraham Lincoln's bicentennial...
Military jet crash in San Diego kills 3; 1 missing
"Residents near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar are accustomed to loud, low-flying military jets, but they immediately knew something was wrong when they heard the skies thunder. The explosions came moments...
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...
"Here, Sweetlips!" -- Presidential pets B. O. (Before Obama)
NOTE: Before reading this article, you may enjoy watching AARP TV's three-minute YouTube video, "Presidential Pets" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d2GvRoEmXA . Speculation about the Obama family's...
Looking to the Future: Obama Resigns from United States Senate
In an open letter published in newspapers across President-elect Barack Obama's home state of Illinois, Obama thanks Illinois residents as he resigns from the United States Senate, effective today."Obama wrote...
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