26th Year, No. 10 — March 17, 2021
Genuine Irish St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
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St. Patrick’s Day is an important Irish holiday, and has been for centuries. It is celebrated a little differently in Ireland than in the rest of the world. Here are some common Irish St. Patrick’s Day traditions. You can use them to understand your Irish ancestors and their lives better, as well as to celebrate your own Irish heritage...
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The Fifteenth Amendment to the US Constitution gave African American men, including those who had been former slaves, the right to vote. While the amendment seemed simple, the US Supreme Court has interpreted it in a variety of ways in the past 150 years since it was ratified to the Constitution. This is what you need to know...
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What is Your Genealogy Vision?
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Do you have a theme in mind for your genealogy research this year? What is a theme for genealogy research, anyway? Here is what you need to know about themes for genealogy research, and why they are important to set each new year. This is also how goals are different, and the role they play in your genealogy theme...
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Stephen Hopkins is considered the greatest statesman in the history of Rhode Island. By the time he went to the Second Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence, he was already becoming elderly, and had a long and impressive career in both business and politics behind him. This is his story...
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California: American Folklore #5
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California has a rich history of human civilization and some of its folklore originates almost back to the first people to live in the area. There are also European pioneers, gold rush prospectors, Hollywood movie stars and moguls, and more to add to the legends of the 31st state. Here are some of the highlights of the folklore of California.
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Photography Clips: Communication Is Key
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We don’t always think about the meanings conveyed by details like titles or blurbs. But we should, because these are details that can follow a photograph for life...
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If you’re looking for more inspiration, why not look into postcards? I’ll show you some of the many ways these can help you see the world...
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