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The Real War on Christmas

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In General
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On December 11, 2013
Forget O'Reilly's fears of liberals saying "Happy Holidays" to each other. There was a real war on Christmas in this country and it was waged by those lovely people who settled in New England, the Puritans. For the Puritans — in England and in the...

Decoration Day

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On May 28, 2012
A good day to remember the sacrifice of Union soldiers in the crushing of pro-slavery Confederate treason. Also, see McMurtry: And yes, I know I am embedding songs by a Alabaman and a Texan in saying this. Complication and contradiction is the essence of America.

Memorial Day!

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In Robert Farley
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On May 31, 2010
Happy Memorial Day from all of us to all of you. Celebrate with the beer and the baseball and the what not, but do give a thought to those who have served and died, whether for the United States or elsewhere. Also see this; while...

July 4, 1905

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On July 4, 2009

Fascinating front page of the Atlanta Constitution from July 4, 1905. Lead story was not Independence Day, and in fact I can't find a single reference to the holiday on.

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