June 5, 2008 
History. you either love it or hate it. Sort of like the Dallas Cowboys.
While I despise "America's Team," I love history.
And the fact is that many Hollywood films have been made that are, at least partially, based on history.
Of course, artistic license abounds.
But that fac... continue reading...
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offerings November 30, 2005 
I've been a fan of History Channel since I first got it a few years ago. I love watching grainy footage of events that happened long ago. And while it's not the same as reading about it, I still feel like I have learned a great deal about historical events... continue reading...
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us presidents August 2, 2005 
One of my favorite all-time websites around is the subject of today's Family First Site. The name of the site is Surfing the Net with Kids, and it is one of the best non-educational educational sites I have come across. What makes it so appealing is that not only does it provide inf... continue reading...
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weekly newsletter June 23, 2005 
Studying history in school can either be boring or interesting. Finding out about the events of years past help to understand why our world is the way it is. Today's Family First Site is a great one for any cyber visitor who is interested in history, either for the sake passing a class, or for... continue reading...
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It is one of the most well known songs in our nation's history, yet one of the most taken for granted. It is such a good song that it brings people to their feet when they hear it. It is one that I am sure you have heard before. Today's Family First Site looks at a site that is dedica... continue reading...
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Researching one's Family Tree Magazine, it is the online version of a new monthly publication. There is quite a bit of information available on this site that can compliment anyone who is doing family research. There is a free email service, search facilities, forms that can be ... continue reading...
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weekly newsletter July 26, 2004 It is one of the most well known songs in our nation's history, yet one of the most taken for granted. It is such a good song that it brings people to their feed when they hear it. It is one that I am sure you have heard before. Today's Family site looks at a location that is dedic... continue reading...
July 1, 2004 
Today marks the 141st anniversary of a battle that is synonymous with all that is bad about war. It is also one of the most famous battles of all times. Like Waterloo, Guadacanal, and Valley Forge, its history has transcended the war that it was fought in. I am refe... continue reading...
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waterloo June 15, 2004 
Researching one's family history and tree can be a fun project. Discovering a family's roots lets a person find relatives that they never knew of, and find links to historical events that their family participated in. Today's FamSite offers some tools and help with genealogical researc... continue reading...
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weekly newsletter April 13, 2004 
Looking for a subject to do a school history report on? Want to spend some time cruising some online museums, and finding out about one of the most important events in our nation's history? If so, then today's Family First Site is for you. The site is called The American Ci... continue reading...
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