Archive for the 'House Of History' Category

Bizarre Flag Facts – Q & As

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Test your Patriotic Knowlege of the American Flag:
Question: Is it ok to fly the American Flag upside down?
Answer: The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.
Question: My flag was accidentally dropped and got dirty. Does it [...]

History of the United States Republican Party

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Also known as the Grand Old Party (or GOP), the United States Republican Party is the second oldest, largest and most active political party in the country. Founded by anti-slavery activists in 1854 in Ripar, Wisconsin, the Republican Party had its initial base in the Northeast [...]

America

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

I remember when I told my mother I was coming to America. She laughed uproariously, almost joyously; thought it was really funny. Besides, she said, you have no money. My family always returned to the European Metropole, but that’s so parochial; my soul fought it. I sought a new and brighter place, where there were [...]