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Photo of the Week: December 10, 2025

Virginia Colonial Militia, Williamsburg, VA

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On the Ellipse – redux

Originally posted on November 21, 2013 A week ago, I had to walk across the Ellipse, which is a circular park between the White House and the Washington Monument. I had to walk here because the shorter routes to the … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week: November 19, 2025

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Mr. Lincoln’s Proclamation

“The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, … Continue reading

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A Presidential Proclamation

“WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favour; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, … Continue reading

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Sarah Hale: “Godmother of Thanksgiving”

To the modern person it may seem odd that Thanksgiving, as an American holiday, hasn’t always been there… After all, didn’t the Pilgrims start it back at the very beginning?  Didn’t George Washington proclaim it? The short answer is “yes” but it didn’t really … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week: November 12. 2025

Colonial Williamsburg, VA

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Photo of the Week: October 22, 2025

The Truman balcony was added to the South Portico of the White House during the reconstruction that began in 1948, and has served well ever since as a refuge for first families during the warm months of the year. It … Continue reading

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A Very Special Place

St. John’s Episcopal Church is located on Lafayette Square, Washington, DC.  It has stood on this site since 1816, and every president from James Madison to Donald Trump has attended services here, thus it is sometimes called “Church of the … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week: October 1, 2025

I took this photo in Plains, Georgia last July, and thought I’d share it now to remember President Carter who was born in Plains on October 1, 1924.

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