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Category Archives: International
Star-Spangled is now available!
“Grove provides a page-turning narrative that enhances the familiar aspects of this story and fills in those little-known areas… Generous archival illustrations and the rich and varied backmatter make this a boon for fledgling … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, city/town, International, military, national park
Tagged Baltimore, Fort Mchenry, MD, national anthem, Star Spangled Banner
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Ironbridge Gorge’s place in world history
The world’s first iron bridge. Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, industry, International
Tagged bridge, ironbridge, shropshire, UK
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Gloucester Cathedral and the US national anthem
An unexpected connection to American history found in Gloucester Cathedral in England. Continue reading
Blenheim Palace and Americans
Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers an interesting intersection of American and British history. Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, 20th century, cemetery/grave, garden, house, International
Tagged Blenheim, Churchill, country house, UK
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The power in a view
I checked into the hotel and walked into my room. It was a room with a view alright — a view south to Canada. Where was I? Detroit. Other than thinking it cool that I was maybe the only place the … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, civil rights, International
Tagged Detroit, MI, slavery, Underground Railroad
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Immigrants come to Wisconsin
How often do you get to see a Norwegian or Finnish farm? In America? Or see nine newborn piglets, or taste horehound candy, or ride an 1880s tricycle… On a recent trip to Milwaukee to visit a friend, we headed … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, agricultural, International
Tagged agriculture, historic site, immigration, living history, Old World Wisconsin, WI
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First Flight Around the World, finalist for nonfiction award
I’m honored that my recent book First Flight Around the World: The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race has been named a finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award. Few people know about this 1924 Army Air Service … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, International, military
Tagged Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, world flight, YALSA award
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Japanese American history in Washington
Bainbridge Island sits in Puget Sound, a 35 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. The lush island has been named among the best places to live in the United States. I visited to attend a three-day symposium for museum folks … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, civil rights, International, West
Tagged Bainbridge Island, immigration, Japanese American, WA, World War II
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World Flight starting line and finish line
Is there a history site you’ve wanted to visit for a long time? I finally managed a visit to one that had been on my list. I was doing research for my recent book, First Flight Around the World, and … Continue reading
Posted in 20th century, International, military, transportation
Tagged aviation, Seattle, WA, world cruiser, world flight
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A French frigate arrives
I just visited the French frigate Hermione, a replica of the ship that brought the Marquis de Lafayette back to America in 1780. Under construction for almost twenty years, the Hermione is, according to the website, the largest and most authentic Tall … Continue reading
Posted in 18th century, International, military
Tagged France, Hermione, Lafayette, Marquis de Lafayette, tall ship, the French frigate Hermione
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