Feb 15, 2024
George Washington, Presidential Pen Pal
Many of the “facts” people know about George Washington are actually myths. The cherry tree anecdote was fabricated by a creative biographer, he powdered his real hair rather than wearing a wig, and he never wore wooden teeth, instead relying on dentures made of ivory, brass, horse teeth and human teeth. But Washington established expectations […]
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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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