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Forgotten, "silly" war shaped nation
The War of 1812 has been hailed as "The Second War for Independence," but also ridiculed as "Mr. Madison's War." President Harry Truman was even less charitable, calling it "the silliest damned war we ever had." In a way, all three descriptions are...Tags: American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Henry Clay, Wars and Interventions
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Area residents give mixed reactions to vice presidential debate
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comWhether or not malarkey was spewed out in the first and only vice presidential debate Thursday between Congressman Paul Ryan and Vice President Joe Biden, area residents still were willing to give their take on it Friday. “Biden had much more...Tags: Ronald N. Young, Joe Biden, Politics, Christopher B. Shank, Paul Ryan
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Why was Ann Romney in Fort Lauderdale?
Sun SentinelAnn Romney was in and out of Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, spending just a few hours in Broward County before heading to Michigan to watch the vice presidential debate. There are a couple of factors at work. President Barack Obama was in Miami on...Tags: Politics, Barack Obama, Broward County, Ann Romney, Elections
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Power of debates
Prime-time television shows took a back seat Wednesday evening for the first debate to determine who is a better candidate to govern the United States. President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney squared off in a 90-minute back and forth session of...Tags: Mitt Romney, Politics, Barack Obama, Bill Shuster, Elections
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Area residents give Romney high marks on debate performance
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comEndangering Big Bird turned out not to be a huge issue for some local political officials and other area residents, who said that Republican Mitt Romney won the first presidential debate Wednesday night against Democratic President Barack Obama. “...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Politics, Barack Obama, Democratic Party, Christopher B. Shank
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Full: Obama Romney First U.S. Presidential Debate
Channel 2 NewsWatch the complete 2012 U.S. presidential debate from the University of Denver, featuring Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. A full transcript of the debate can read here. The next round of debates are scheduled: Vice presidential debate: Martha Raddatz,...Tags: U.S. Elections, Barack Obama, Colleges and Universities, Bob Schieffer, Television Industry
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Joe Biden (again) heading to South Florida
Sun SentinelSo far this year, Vice President Joe Biden has praise the courage of police officers during a visit to Palm Beach County. He delivered the commencement address to Weston’s Cypress Bay High School’s graduates. He took his first-ever airboat...Tags: Joe Biden, Politics, Barack Obama, Democratic Party, Tamarac
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"Chesapeake Affair" changed history
In my last column, I discussed the misguided declaration that started the War of 1812, the bicentennial anniversary of which just passed. Yet, that curious war, which has been dubbed everything from "America's Forgotten War" to America's "Second War for...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, United Kingdom, James Barron, War of 1812, Thomas Jefferson
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Trail of Tears littered with pain, hurt
America's struggle with equality was unacceptably long and bloody. Arguably one of the most tragic episodes in American history was the policy of Indian removal in the early 1800s. From America's founding, there were political interests that advocated...Tags: Treaties, Politics, John Marshall, War of 1812, Elections
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Presidential debate formats announced, feature town hall
Los Angeles TimesThe Commission on Presidential Debates on Wednesday released new details on this year’s presidential debates, offering a look at the rules that will shape President Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney’s upcoming rhetorical battles. The...Tags: Interior Policy, Politics, Barack Obama, Education, Tom Brokaw
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Native country calls to these South Florida Olympians
The rhythms — quick, darting and syncopated — caromed around the inside of the bus. The sounds — horns, shakers and claves together — were infectious, beckoning her to dance. Thousands of miles away from her home in West Palm...
Tags: Salsa (genre), Olympic Games, Hobbies, U.S. Navy, Soccer
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Rabbi teaches how to grow from life's hardships
Meet another member of South Florida's many-sided faith community. This week we're talking with Rabbi Jessica Spitalnick Brockman, associate rabbi at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton. Q: What's your particular area at the synagogue ? A: Social action, adult...
Tags: Yamim Noraim, Education, Science and Technology, Upper East Side, Bronx (New York City)
Jun 17, 2012
|Column| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Oct 12, 2012
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Oct 11, 2012
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Oct 4, 2012
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Oct 4, 2012
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Oct 4, 2012
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Sep 27, 2012
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Jul 1, 2012
|Column| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Jul 15, 2012
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Jul 25, 2012
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Jul 27, 2012
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Aug 11, 2012
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