Articles, tagged with "war of independence", page 1
About the over 200 Years of American Flag History
A country’s flag is a very powerful symbol of unity and patriotism. In most flags the colors and details exhibited are representative of the hardships and struggles faced in founding the particular country. Here in the USA, the American flag is a uniting ...
Thoughts on the historic visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland, May 17, 2011. We salute the lady a
by Dr. Jeffrey Lant
Let's not delude ourselves. The Queen's visit to Ireland is not only a political statement of the first magnitude. It is also an act of great personal courage for which the 85-year-old sovereign deserves the highest praise.
There...
Los Angeles- Most Densely Populated City of California
Los Angeles or the Angels as you might call it in Spanish, is the most densely populated city in California and the second most populated city in the United States, but second to New York City, with a total population of 3.8 million. The city happens to b...
Buenos Aires: Colonial History
When you visit Buenos Aires, you will quickly become aware of the beautiful colonial architecture in the city. Mostly the Spanish influence is seen, but you will also see buildings after the style of other European countries, especially Italy and France....
The American Frontier, Populating the Free Land and Castors!
There are all sorts of myths and stories about the populating of the American West. The movement of people to the American Frontier and beyond is the stuff of legend, with all sorts of people looking to make their fortune, claim the land that they were en...
The history of logistics
Logistics is now an important part of the supply chain for many businesses and seems a modern concept. However, its origins date back to Roman times and logistics has played a vital role in successful military strategy for centuries.
Logistics is defin...
Trips to Argentina: Buenos Aires Historic Streets
Grab a comfortable pair of walking shoes and hit the streets of Buenos Aires to get a taste of this historic city. Many streets are named after important dates in Argentina’s past. Learning about Argentina’s history is as simple as walking down the street...
UK Stamp Duty History
Stamp responsibility was levied in the UK in 1694 to pay for the battle with France. Initially only deliberate for four years, like many different taxes it generated such high revenues for the government that it was never repealed.
The tax coated "vellum...
Military equipment of Turkey
Historical Development
General
The first initiative in establishing a defense industry in Turkey goes back to the period of the Ottoman Empire. Defense industry which had a strong position up until the 17th century, stayed outside the technological ...
Family Trees can Bear a lot of Nuts
My husband and I were in a shopping center some time ago, "pottering about", as he says, and we wandered into a quaint little shop. Among the merchandise on display, one of us spotted a small ceramic plaque depicting a squirrel eating a nut, with the capt...
Discover The Treasures Of A Tallinn Holiday
Take a break in the capital of Estonia and you'll find many wonderful experiences waiting to make themselves known to you. Tallinn is also Estonia's largest city, and is an intriguing blend of old and new - with medieval buildings remaining in the old t...
Georgia Arrest Warrants
Georgia, the Peach State and also the Empire State of the South, was among the thirteen colonies that fought the War of Independence as well as the 4th to sign the Constitution. During the Civil War feverishly fought by the young nation, Georgia seceded f...
Late Deals to The Perfect Romantic Getaway - Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is steeped in stunning architecture and sculptural detail, and boasts spectacular churches, monasteries, museums, and fountains. The gleaming marble streets of Dubrovnik are lined with baroque buildings punctuated by beautifully sculpted Renaiss...
Discover Historical Medan
Contrary to popular belief, Medan history is eventful and filled with several interesting instances that have helped shape the course of the city we see today. Prior to the building of several 5 star hotels in Medan, this Indonesian city was once a part o...
Places of interest in Spain – Cuenca
This city of Cuenca which is located in Central Spain is one of the largest provinces covering an area of about 17000 sq kms. Like other provinces, even Cuenca was under the rule of Romans and Moors and later Christians took over the city. The Moors rec...