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Archive for May, 2009
History Challenge 05/25/09
May 25th, 2009 | 
Author: This week’s prize is the book “American Heroes: In the Fight Against Radical Islam” by Oliver North
No question this week; just submit your name for the drawing and take a few minutes to remember the heroes of the past.
What Heroes Gave
by
Roger J. Robicheau (Sp 5, US Army)
http://www.usmemorialday.org/poetry/gave.html
Each donned their uniform to be
Defenders of our liberty
Their mission sure, their spirits bright
Guard freedom’s home, be brave to fight
One final day each faced their call
Each gave their best enduring all
We’ll never know what they went through
But know they loved this country true
Deep down inside we should all feel
What heroes gave, their cost so real
We must stay thankful, grateful of
The gift of freedom through their love
Their loved ones bore the gravest pain
What we can’t know, some now sustain
To God I pray their pain will cease
And each will find long-lasting peace
Remember this from year to year
What heroes gave – shan’t disappear
We’ll never let their special day
Their time for honor slip away
These brave fought for a nation free
If not for them, where would we be?
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History Challenge 5/18/09
This week’s prize is the book “The Ultimate Man’s Survival Guide“
On May 20th 1862 President Abraham Lincoln signed this ACT into law, which provided that any adult citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. government could claim 160 acres of federal land, and that they had to “improve” the land by building a house and cultivating the fields.. By the end of the Civil War, some 15,000 land claims had been made and by 1900, 600,000 claims had been made for some 80 million acres of public land. It was taken up especially by people with previous experience on farms back East or in Europe. Landless men or laborers seldom could afford or acquire the necessary tools, seed, and livestock. Many of them became farm laborers and worked their way up the “agricultural ladder.” Name this ACT, which Abraham Lincoln signed into Law on May 20th, 1862.
Review for The Eric Liddell Story
We just recently rented the DVD “The Eric Liddell Story” from Torchlighters. This is our second Torchlighters DVD with “The Jim Elliot Story” being are first. They are great DVD’s telling the true stories of some great Christian Heroes. The animation is a little lacking compared to Angel Wars, but not that bad. The stories will inspire and teach honor and courage to your children. So far great series, we can’t wait for the next one!
Save an additional 10% off any of the Torchlighters DVD’s at www.fortpatriotstore.com by entering May09 as the coupon code during check out.
History Challenge 5/11/09
This week’s prize is the book “Common Sense” and the “Don’t Trend on Me” Flag.
In his famous 16 pamphlet series entitled, The American Crisis this author wrote the following which was read aloud to the Colonial Army at Valley Forge by order of General Washington.
The Cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Where, say some, is the king of America? I’ll tell you, friend, He reigns above.
What we obtain too cheaply, we esteem too lightly; tis dearness only that gives everything its value. Heaven knows how to put a price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated.
Name this author of The American Crisis series.
History Challenge 5/05/09
This week’s prize is a $15 gift card to our Amazon Store
Name the US State from the following clues.
On May 4th, 1776 became one of the first North American colonies to renounce its allegiance to King George III.
The Inscribed motto from it’s 1797 State Seal read: “In God We Hope”
It’s 1842 State Constitution read: “We the people of the State of ___________ and Providence Plantations, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing upon our endeavors to secure and to transmit the same unimpaired to succeeding generations, do ordain and establish this constitution of Government.
