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From Washington to Obama, 220 years of festivities (and fights)

By Tish Wells / McClatchy Newspapers Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - Added 0m ago Question: Where was the first inauguration? Answer: On the balcony of Federal Hall in New York on April 30, 1789, for George Washington. John Adams,...

American Lion by Jon Meacham

Review of the Biography on Andrew Jackson in the White House Jon Meacham's "American Lion" offers an intimate look at Andrew Jackson's family and inner circle while assessing his Presidency. Letters written by Jackson's niece...

Musician Spotlight: Andrew Jackson Jihad

This Punk/Folk Duo from Phoenix Arizona Is All-Acoustic With pessimistic lyrics, mandolins, and acoustic guitars, Andrew Jackson Jihad has four LP records, multiple EPs, and influences in anti-folk, punk, and indie rock....

Louisiana Begins Reconstruction of National Guard Landmark

By Army Sgt. Michael L. Owens and Army Sgt. Beyonka D. Joseph American Forces Press Service NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 7, 2009 – A massive reconstruction of the historic Louisiana National Guard headquarters is under way and inching...

Three views on Bush's legacy

Politico.com Editor's note: President George W. Bush departs with low approval ratings. "You only get eight years," Vice President Dick Cheney coolly remarked, conveying that part of a presidential legacy is a mature...

conniption - podictionary 914

Most of the dictionaries can't tell us where conniption might have come from. Brewers Dictionary of Phrase and Fable suggests that it might have come from convulsion. Etymonline says that it is perhaps related to corruption or...

TUES PM: 65 jobs to go at Huddersfield engineering firm

Jan 6 2009 By Andrew Jackson SIXTY-FIVE jobs are to go at a Huddersfield engineering firm. Thomas Broadbent and Sons Ltd, based at Queen Street South, blamed the collapse of markets around the world for the redundancies. The...

Sept. 11 shaped some of Bush legacy (Hugh Hewitt)

President George W. Bush departs with low approval ratings. Appraisals of presidents sometimes change over time, and sometimes they don’t. *snip* No doubt the Internet dervishes will pepper this and other assessments of Bush...

Past inaugurations have produced many memorable moments

By Robert S. Boyd | McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON — The inauguration of the first African-American president will long be remembered as a momentous day in history, but many past inaugurals also have had memorable moments....

11 notable presidential pardons

Article II, Section 2 of the United States Constitution grants the president "power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States." With a stroke of his pen, the man in charge can make legal trouble...

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