April 18, 2005 
I was watching the History Channel on television today, and was treated to a day of programs about the Presidents of the United States. There were about 6 hours of devoted to mini-biographies of all the men who served in the office, from George Washington to George W. ... continue reading...
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In the days of old, before there was radar, radios or satellite navigation, one of the tools mariners used to find their way at sea was lighthouses. If the could see one, they knew there was land close by, and it was too hazardous area for them be in. Today's Family First Site features a ... continue reading...
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It is one of the most visited houses in our country, if not the world. The occupant changes every few years (four or eight, to be exact), but the rent is right for those who live there - free! What place am I talking about? It is the home of the chief executive of our nat... continue reading...
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I first visited this site several years ago, and was impressed enough by it to feature it as a Family First Site. Not only the subject matter intiguing, but also the way it was presented. It's rather unique way of conducting an online tour is one that hopefully will become more commonpl... continue reading...
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The Family First Site would like to take a few moment to remember one of the great people of our time, and one who will be remembered for many years to come as a kind and gentle person. Pope John Paul II passed away yesterday at 9:37pm in his apartment in Vatican City. Many are not aware tha... continue reading...
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A few bricks shy of a load. Half a bubble off plumb. Lights on, nobody's home. His elevator doesn't stop on all the floors. Those are a few terms to descibe or excuse off beat or unusual actions in our society. Sometimes that behavior or activities get publicity and into the papers or on the 5 o'... continue reading...
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The 50th and most recent state of our country is Hawaii. It was admitted to the Union in 1959, after years of being a territory. But prior to that, it was an independent nation, one ruled by kings and queens. Today�s Family First Site takes a look at that monarchy and... continue reading...
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When Steven Speilberg made the film "Saving Private Ryan", one of the reasons he did so was to honor the men who fought in that war. He used the D-Day invasion as his topic for that honor. But World War II was a global war, fought on many fronts by many people of all ages and races. This past w... continue reading...
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Back in the days before the Internet (yes, there was such a time), back before there were even computers, the major form of communication was the written and printed word. Books, magazines, newspapers all contributed to the spread ... continue reading...
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When President Jimmy Carter left the White House in 1981 to resume his life as a private citizen, he had a lot of activities to occupy his time. He was (and still is) a peanut farmer, a former naval officer, former governor and now an author. But one of his most satisfying activities, he ... continue reading...
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