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![]() ![]() The Kent State Shootings (1970)In 1970, the US was in the midst of the Vietnam War, and antiwar demonstrations among students were common. When students at Ohio's Kent State University decided to protest the incursion of US forces into Cambodia, no one imagined it would end in tragedy. But National Guard troops called in to disperse the crowd opened fire, killing four and wounding nine others. The shooting sparked nationwide outrage and became a rallying point for antiwar activists. Where else were student protesters killed? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Horace Mann (1796)Mann overcame limited early education to enter law and politics. He became secretary of Massachusetts' new board of education in 1837, at a time when the public school system was in poor condition. In his 12 years there, he established high schools, enhanced teacher training and pay, curbed child labor, and improved facilities and equipment. He fought for free, nonsectarian, universal schooling, greatly advancing education in the US. What quote is engraved on his monument at Antioch College? More... Discuss |
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Definition: | (noun) Armor plate that protects legs below the knee. |
Synonyms: | jambeau |
Usage: | They then stripped him of a jacket that he wore over his armor, and they would have stripped off his stockings if his greaves had not prevented them. |
![]() ![]() Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) Discuss |
4 comments:
Patty, great job of capturing the night photos. I read your profile, I applaud you for changing your life! How fun that you are doing what you want to do!
Thank you for the visit and the comment, Sandy. It really is fun to do what you love. Certainly does make life enjoyable.
I love Fremont Street! Great shots I want to go back to Vegas one day.
Neen, I love Fremont Street too. We were there for my son's birthday which is also St. Patrick's Day. There must have been at least 10,000 people celebrating on Fremont Street!
Thanks for the visit and comment.
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