Feb 14, 2024
Honest Abe Had a Problem With Clutter
As a young lawyer, Abraham Lincoln “was a frightfully #messy person” who stored important speeches in his hat in order to not lose them in the #clutter, according to President Lincoln’s Cottage. “Papers, briefs, letters and notes scattered to the four corners of his office,” and his desk had an envelope on it marked, “When […]
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Feb 13, 2024
U.S. Presidents Aren’t Immune to Clutter
The holiday reserved to celebrate the birthdays of founding fathers George Washington and Abraham Lincoln is often recognized with sales on mattresses and other household goods. But U.S. presidents had a range of organizing habits, says Clutter.com. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, for example, had bookshelves built into every available space in his “Little White House” in […]
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Feb 2, 2024
On the Occasion of Black History Month
This February is a leap year, so you’ll have an extra day to #celebrate Black History Month — not that there’s anything to keep you from #celebrating throughout the year. “Throughout our history, Black Americans have never given up on the promise of America,” says a proclamation from the Biden Administration. “Unbowed by the forces […]
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Feb 1, 2024
Observing Black History Month 2024
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month 2024, themed “African Americans and the Arts.” USA Today’s Reviewed suggests celebrating by reading Black authors such as Colson Whitehead, learning more about Black history, listening to music by Black recording artists, or visiting a museum or historical site. Search the web for local events and celebrations, […]
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Jan 31, 2024
Thank a Veteran During Black History Month
Military careers became more attractive to African Americans following the desegregation of the armed forces during the Korean War, says The Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive at Texas Tech, since they offered employment, education and training. As a result and in spite of the Vietnam War’s unpopularity, African American service members played key […]
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