Covered bridge at Valley Forge

Covered bridge at Valley Forge

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The yellow leaves of late fall are all that remain of the woodland foliage the day after Veteran’s Day; but they shine brightly on the one-lane covered bridge, built in 1865, that spans Valley Creek in Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff November 12, 2009

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Flag at National Memorial Arch in Valley Forge National Historical Park - Kevin Dayhoff Nov. 12, 2009

Flag at Valley Forge National Memorial Arch

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The flag flies proud in the gray cold rainy weather at the National Memorial Arch in Valley Forge National Historical Park.

According to the National Park Service, “The United States Memorial Arch, located at the intersection of Outerline Drive and Gulph Road, was erected to commemorate the arrival of General George Washington and his Continental Army into Valley Forge.”

Construction began on the arch in 1914 and it was dedicated on June 19, 1917.

Photo by Kevin Dayhoff November 12, 2009

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Tentacle columns on the Republican National Convention

Tentacle columns on the Republican National Convention

Friday, September 12, 2008
A Little Convention History
Kevin E. Dayhoff
It would be an understatement to suggest that the events of last week were quite different from the first Republican National Convention June 17 to 19, 1856.


Thursday, September 11, 2008
Eloquent Prose – Excellent Friends
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last week I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to tag along to the Republican National Convention with the Maryland delegation.


Wednesday, September 10, 2008
The Four “E’s” of the GOP Convention
Kevin E. Dayhoff
I made a concerted effort to arrive early on each of the four days of last week’s Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.

20080912 Tentacle columns on the Republican National Convention

Columna magnífica del águila de David Westminster: ¿Cuánto sabemos realmente sobre nuestro país?

Viernes 11 de julio de 2008

Columna magnífica del águila de David Westminster: ¿Cuánto sabemos realmente sobre nuestro país?

fijado por Kevin Dayhoff en el viernes 11 de julio de 2008

Columna magnífica del águila de David Westminster: ¿Cuánto sabemos realmente sobre nuestro país?

Leyendo a través de la sección de la opinión del nuevo Web site para la Westminster, el Eldersburg y los periódicos del águila de domingo Carroll, parecí otra más gema magnífica de David. Debo admitir vergonzosamente que me conseguí todos correcto sin embargo soy un historia-friki. Vea cómo usted lo hace:

¿Cuánto sabemos realmente sobre nuestro país?

2 de julio de 2008 publicado de Eldersburg Eagle, águila de Westminster

EL DESFILE DE PASO en lugar de una columna, pensé que pasaría a lo largo de un pequeño enigma, cortesía del servicio de inmigración y de naturalización de los E.E.U.U.….

¿Cuánto sabemos realmente sobre nuestro país?

Por David Grand

7/02/08

EL DESFILE DE PASO

En lugar de una columna, pensé que pasaría a lo largo de un pequeño enigma, cortesía del servicio de inmigración y de naturalización de los E.E.U.U. Llamémoslo un concurso del Día de la Independencia, viendo como cómo el cumpleaños de la nación es esta semana.

El concurso consiste en las preguntas que son elegibles para la nueva prueba de la ciudadanía que, comenzando en octubre, será dada a la gente que intenta ganar ciudadanía. La vieja prueba se está revisando, supuesto para agregar en un poco una historia más contemporánea.

Déjenos tan ven cómo usted lo hace.

Las respuestas están en la parte inferior -- pero no haga furtivamente una ojeada en ellas.

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1. ¿Por qué la bandera tiene 13 rayas?
a) Representan el número de firmantes de la Declaración de Independencia.
b) Representan a las colonias originales.
c) Uno para cada batalla de combate para la independencia.

2. ¿Cuántas enmiendas la constitución tiene?
a) 23
b) 19
c) 27

3. ¿Cuándo nuestra constitución fue escrita?
a) 1776
b) 1773
c) 1787

4. ¿Elegimos a representantes de los E.E.U.U. a un término de cuántos años?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 4
d) 6

5. ¿Cuáles de las derechas o de las libertades siguientes son establecidas por la Primera Enmienda?
a) Libertad de expresión.
b) Libertad de prensa.
c) Libertad.
d) Todo el arriba.

6. ¿Cuántas justicias están en el Tribunal Supremo de los E.E.U.U.?
a) 7
b) 9
c) 6
d) 11

7. ¿Cuántos senadores de los E.E.U.U. hay?
a) 50
b) 435
c) 100
d) Dependen de poblaciones del estado.

8. ¿Si el presidente y el vice presidente mueren o pueden servir no más, que hace presidente?
a) Secretario de Estado.
b) Procurador General de la República.
c) Altavoz de la cámara de representantes.

9. ¿Qué Susan B. Anthony hizo?
a) Ella cosió la primera bandera.
b) Ella abogó para las derechas de las mujeres y las derechas civiles.
c) Ella era el primer tesorero de los E.E.U.U. de la mujer.

10. ¿Cuáles son los dos cuerpos del congreso de los E.E.U.U.?
a) Ejecutivo y legislativo.
b) Judicial y federal.
c) Cámaras y Senado.
d) Federal y estado.

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No se sienta mal si usted “falló.” El ser un patriota es obras en fase de creación. Le todavía dan derecho a expresar su orgullo en América el viernes… y le dan derecho a tener un cuarto feliz de julio.

(Respuestas: 1 b, 2 c, 3 c, 4 b, 5 d, 6 b, 7 c, 8 c, 9 b, 10 c)

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David Grand Westminster Eagle column: How much do we really know about our country?

David Grand Westminster Eagle column: How much do we really know about our country?

Reading through the opinion section of the new website for the Westminster, Eldersburg and Sunday Carroll Eagle newspapers, I came across yet another David Grand gem. I must admit sheepishly that I got all of them correct but then again I am a history-geek. See how you do:

How much do we really know about our country?

Published July 2, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle

THE PASSING PARADE In lieu of a column, I thought I'd pass along a little brain teaser, courtesy of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service....

How much do we really know about our country?

By David Grand

7/02/08

THE PASSING PARADE

In lieu of a column, I thought I'd pass along a little brain teaser, courtesy of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Let's call it an Independence Day Quiz, seeing as how the nation's birthday is this week.

The quiz consists of questions that are eligible for the new citizenship test which, beginning in October, will be given to people seeking to gain citizenship. The old test is being revised, supposedly to add in a bit more contemporary history.

So let's see how you do.

The answers are at the bottom -- but don't sneak a peek at 'em.

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1. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
a) They represent the number of signers of the Declaration of Independence.
b) They represent the original colonies.
c) One for each battle fought for Independence.

2. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
a) 23
b) 19
c) 27

3. When was our Constitution written?
a) 1776
b) 1773
c) 1787

4. We elect U.S. Representatives to a term of how many years?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 4
d) 6

5. Which of the following rights or freedoms is established by the first amendment?
a) Freedom of speech.
b) Freedom of the press.
c) Freedom of religion.
d) All of the above.

6. How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
a) 7
b) 9
c) 6
d) 11

7. How many U.S. Senators are there?
a) 50
b) 435
c) 100
d) It depends on state populations.

8. If both the president and vice president die or can no longer serve, who becomes president?
a) Secretary of State.
b) Attorney General.
c) Speaker of the House of Representatives.

9. What did Susan B. Anthony do?
a) She sewed the first flag.
b) She advocated for women's rights and civil rights.
c) She was the first woman U.S. Treasurer.

10. What are the two bodies of the U.S. Congress?
a) Executive and Legislative.
b) Judicial and Federal.
c) House and Senate.
d) Federal and State.

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Don't feel bad if you "failed." Being a patriot is a work in progress. You're still entitled to express your pride in America on Friday ... and you're entitled to have a happy Fourth of July.

(Answers: 1-b, 2-c, 3-c, 4-b, 5-d, 6-b, 7-c, 8-c, 9-b, 10-c)

20080702 David Grand Westminster Eagle column: How much do we really know about our country?

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