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This article gives information on the General Sherman Tree -- the largest tree by volume in the world.

Suggests to people interested in travel to visit the General Grant Tree in the Kings Canyon National Park, CA.

The 1849 California Gold Rush was a magnet for ambitious personalities: individuals who would later rise to extraordinary heights in American politics, military, and economic life. Among these were Richard Barnes Mason, Ulysses S. Grant, and William T. Sherman.

General Sherman spared the city of Savannah during the Civil War and called the gesture his "Christmas present" to Abe Lincoln. Whether Sherman knew it or not, it was also his Christmas gift to future generations.

As General Sherman once noted "War is hell". Countless books and films have drilled this truism into our heads in the hundred and forty years since. Now imagine fighting for a country that is not even yours and barely aknowledges you.

At a small farm near Durham Station, North Carolina, Confederate General Joseph Johnston surrendered the Confederacy to Union General William Tecumseh Sherman on April 26, 1865.

a discussion of the proposed merger between the two major hospitals in Muskegon, MI

3,460 people have received this prestigious award.

With Halloween approaching, stores are filling up with costumes, candy, and all manner of ghoulish items. But in Savannah, Georgia, it's Halloween every night, because Savannah is not only one of the most interesting cities in America, it's also the most haunted.

Although over 360,000 Union soldiers died fighting to end slavery and give blacks equality, they had to wait for the Civil Rights movement to obtain equality.

This University and the ground it occupies, is haunted by several restless spirits whose lives date back to the early 1800's.

A brief history and location of a few Civil War sites located in Georgia.

This is a review of the Park and campground.

The Civil War Walking Tour is a self-guided historical attraction in Decatur, Alabama. Located in Northern Alabama, the City of Decatur was the scene of numerous skirmishes and scenes of street to street fighting that left most of the town burned to ash.

The second article in a series explaining American Presidential Elections. This part focusing on the pre war and post Civil War elections

A summary look at what some states are doing in preparation for the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.

This article explores the pros and cons of two methods of bulking during the off-season.

An overview of powerful or otherwise important events to occur in the presidential terms of Abraham Lincoln.

Why you should not watch the Games this year.

Sequoia National Park doesn't immediately present itself as anything more than a nice bit of forest and rolling hills. But hidden within are thousands of the largest living things on earth: the Giant Sequoias. Nothing else even comes close.

Savannah, Georgia, is a town rich in history and full of southern charm. It is this that makes the town an ideal wedding destination. Here is a look at some of the great wedding venues that couples can choose from in this charming Georgia town.

Hotel, restaurant, and sightseeing recommendations for dog-lovers.

Notes and provides examples of a few characteristic linguistic features present in modern American political speeches.

Why are Atlantans so blase' about pro sports?

Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was one of a few women to serve as a physician in the Civil War, she received the Congressional Medal of Honor, and was an advocate for increased rights for women whose actions alienated her fellow suffragists and led to arrests.

A guide to the city of Jonesboro, Ga including ticket package descriptions and information about many of the historical places to visit in Jonesboro. Visitors will learn about the origins of "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell as well as much more!

As we brace ourselves to prepare for Christmas, stress levels reach an all time high. Take a few moments to read about the origins of Christmas with a good dose of trivia mixed in.

The box office success of recent documentaries highlight how true life issues and stories can be riveting and a source for creative sustenance.

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Sequoia is one of the oldest and grandest of the United States' national parks. Located in northern California, it is almost entirely wilderness. It features a number of hiking trails perfect for day trips or overnight backpacking.

Eat at the deli where President Clinton visited. Take in some great Impressionist artworks. Watch Blue Jackets lace up some skates. See what farm fresh, jumbo eggs really look like. All this and more in Columbus, Ohio!

Georgia seems to have an abundance of rich trails to hike, walk, or bike along. These are some of the trails that are over 100 miles for you to ride along.

President Davis is reluctant to listen to Johnston's suggestion that defeat is inevitable, even after news arrives that Lee has surrendered.

Going to see the Sequoia Trees proved to be more than what was bargained for.

In the Fayetteville, North Carolina area, some of the last chapters of the Civil War were written in fire and blood. Read on to learn more about how the Civil War touched this area.

Sharon Cohen creates Haiku in non-traditional 3, 5, 3 pattern to practice the art of pithiness and to break writer's block. Each Haiku relates to the provided photograph. The reader is challenged to submit their own Haiku in the comments section.

There are so many wonderful things to consider when your outdoors.

The Discovery Channel's series "Planet Earth" opens our eyes to everything on our planet. The life forms that we may not see in our day-to-day lives.

Historical overview of the first major grass roots political lobby in the U.S.

On February 24, 2007, Virginia acknowledged "with profound regret the involuntary servitude of Africans and the exploitation of Native Americans. . ." . Similar resolutions have been introduced in Missouri, Maryland and Georgia.

Much has been written about Savannah, but visitors should explore the history behind the old Victorian homes that really lend an elegant atmosphere to this great southern city.

Sherman Alexie's book provides an idea that the past needs to be integrated with the future for his characters to move on and becoming thriving societies again.

President George W. Bush, it is said, is a voracious reader of history. This fact is quite a variance, by the way, at the image of the brainless, drunken frat boy that his enemies like to comfort themselves with.

An overview of the 1884 presidential election, in which Democrat Grover Cleveland defeated Republican James Blaine.

Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was a woman before her time blazing trails for the liberation of women. Throughout her life she was active in the women's movement. Mary was a field surgeon during the Civil war and was the second woman in this country to become a doctor

Savannah Georgia is a marvelous melding of the old and new of southern living. There is plenty of history here to see and really experience but there are also modern day activities to enjoy. It's the best of both worlds.

Want to watch something different? Try musicals, and save time right here, by finding the best ones to watch.

Former Packers running back Ahman Green has had success throughout his career but is well past his prime and not a good fit for a team that is rebuilding.

The Shiloh Battlefield National Park is located in southwest Tennessee, west of Savannah, Tennessee and north of Corinth, Mississippi.

When people talk about how bad the Packers' passing game was last year they forget about two important pieces that weren't on the field.

The Packers gave Nick Barnett a 6-year extension April 10.

Coeur D'Alene, Idaho is a city with a lot to do. Coeur D'Alene is in the northern part of the state of Idaho.

"Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" will premier on HBO on May 27. The epic movie event is presented by Executive Producers Dick Wolf and Tom Thayer.

An essay on issues found throughout the history of American Labor including craft industrialism, Sherman Act jurisprudence, modern liberalism,the National Civic Federation, industrial democracy, and more.

Many doctors (45 percent of those surveyed) have prescribed a placebo during their general practice.

Is former General Wesley Clark a Good Pick to be Barack Obama's Running Mate?

The Packers signed defensive tackle Colin Cole to a one-year deal.

Sherman Sizemore underwent exploratory surgery for abdominal pain and was not given anesthesia correctly; he felt extreme pain as they cut him open and performed the procedure. He killed himself two weeks later.

Monroe, Michigan will welcome President Abraham Lincoln portrayer Joseph W. (Bill) Ames as the city celebrates General George A. Custer and Michigan's participation in the American Civil War.

Overshadowed by the Hornet's Nest on the Federal left, Grant's right flank at Shiloh is nontheless notable as a heroic stand against terrific odds.

An in depth argument into the identity of minority groups in America due in part to England's oppressive colonial powers.

Use the Sherman Act, FCC, Your Attorney General's Office to enforce Customer Service, Virgin Mobile Bad Experience

Whatever happened to those charming, sexy, hunky actors of the 60's and 70's? What are they doing today? Are they still acting? What about their love lives? Wouldn't you like to know what's going on with some of your favorite actors?

This paper expounds on learning strategies available which can benefit the academic and social learning processes of students with ADHD in the general education classroom setting.

Everyone has a case of "Mcphever". Here is a chance to get to know a little more about American Idol contestant Katharine Mcphee.

Some wars are declared illegally. Some are fought illegally. The war in Iraq is both. Using examples from past and present wars and remarks from authorities, this article explain that there was no justice in going to war in Iraq and that the war is being fought unjustly

This article covers the Allied and Axis sides of June 6, 1944, the invasion of Normandy, France. It also covers the days following the invasion when the Allies began reinforcing the area before their breakout toward Germany.

This is a classic film.

This article examines the constant struggle in American government between popular and elite forms of democracy through the scope of the 1960s Student Movement and the Gilded Age.

These generations pioneered the use of modern microphone techniques in concert, radio, and recording performances to establish themselves as pure singers, not as singing comics or singing actors.

Thompson and Wolf both built team around defense.

Mr. Stolyarov argues that morality is not the exclusive domain of religion, and that it is possible for a moral person to be entirely non-religious. Furthermore, Mr. Stolyarov contends that morality is entirely dependent on conduct, not thought.

A look at how microeconomics is a part of the global business world and how monopolies tend to skew some results, including a look at Microsoft and its marketing strengths versus competition

Feed a hungry camel. Fish the Cape Fear River. Walk on nature trails. All this and more in Fayetteville, North Carolina!

While the last Monday in May is the Federal holiday we know as Memorial Day, some Southern states also commemorate Confederate Memorial Day. The date of observance varies from January to June.

Many of Durham's buildings, including the Performance Center at the Hayti Heritage Foundation, trace their beginnings to bricks manufactured by Richard Fitzgerald, one of the Durham's unsung heroes.

Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest generals who moderated the way war was fought of all times. He is often known as the one who...

The Institute of Contemporary Art located at 100 Northern Avenue is an absolutely stunning trip for art lovers of all ages.

Several locations in Georgia are haunted - here are some of them.

John D. Rockefeller improved the standard of living of millions by increasing their purchasing power by making the cost of oil affordable to everyone.

A review of Northern sucesses and failures, strategic difficulties, advantages, armies and senior commanders in the spring of 1862.

This was the initial skirmish between Union and Confederate forces around Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on the evening of 5 April and the morning of 6 April 1862.

The New Beverly Cinema is the last independent revival movie theater in Los Angeles, the film capital of the world, and it's in danger.

Learn about the life of Benjamin Harrison, the twenty-third president of the United States. He was a lawyer, soldier in the Civil War, and family man before he entered the Oval Office.

The disparity between those who suffer and those who produce the suffering is a direct result of a free-market system erected alongside industrialism and monopoly capitalism. Therefore, a heated debate develops

The verdict, after waiting god only knows how long to see it?....Good.

In the Law of Unintended Consequences, what someone does can always have the reverse effect of what was intended. Nowhere in the American Civil War was this made as clear as at Shiloh.

My hometown of Burlington, NJ is nothing less than a treasure chest of American history. I'm amazed everyday as I either drive or walk by the homes, businesses, schools and municipal buildings of some of our founding fathers and other prominent people in American history.

The Ohio Statehouse is one of Ohio's most famous landmarks. This paper on the expierience tours the historical building.

The economy of California grew at a phenomenal rate during the 1849 Gold Rush. Much of this growth was made possible by the laissez-faire economic policies of Gov. Richard Barnes Mason. This essay describes some of the economic trends in California at that time.

Los Angeles, California is a city full of job opportunities for bartenders. Bartending schools are a thriving business in this West Coast city.

Abraham Lincoln was one of the most influential presidents of our time. This paper describes the amazing things he did as President of the United States.

An overview of the 1880 presidential election, in which James Garfield defeated Winfield Hancock.

Weight Loss Management is a serious health issue in America and the opinions on how to control the weight differ. What's certain is its importance and consistent control for good health. While opinions differ, some solutions are excellent and honest.

The Chicago Bears were one of the big surprises last season. This season