Who Am I? This president of the United States decided to retire after his second term although the citizens wanted him to serve another term. His first job was a land surveyor. He later served as a successful military general. He was commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83). He presided […]
WordSearch – Washington’s Farewell
If you haven’t already, check out our History in 3 Minutes Podcast! Then enjoy this fun word search called “Washington’s Farewell”. Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary, and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all of the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word searches. Each time you replay it, the words are reordered to […]
Holocaust Remembrance Day
We commemorate January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day by remembering the 6 million Jews, Slavs, disabled persons, and others who were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators during the Shoah. Let us never forget the truth of what happened across Europe because of an attack on freedom of speech and private property rights. […]
History in 3 Minutes Podcast
Hello everyone from “History in 3 Minutes Podcast.” Welcome back! Today, let’s take a look at “Washington’s Farewell Speech.” Our first elected president, President George Washington, gave a farewell speech when he decided to not run for a third term. President Washington wanted to inspire and guide future generations. Washington’s farewell speech first appeared on […]
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Let’s say a great “thank you” to all the law enforcement professionals for protecting our communities! We can: Wear blue Say “thank you” Send an email or share on social media Fly a blue ribbon on your lawn Share a story how they have helped keep your community safe Give them a smile when you […]
History in 3 Minutes Podcast
Hello everyone from “History in 3 Minutes Podcast.” Welcome back! Today, let’s take a look at the “U.S. Constitution.” The Constitution is the most important document of the United States. The Constitution protects the right of each individual to govern themselves. In order to protect this right, each citizen needs to understand their rights and responsibilities. […]
Thanks!
We are so very thankful for you taking the time to read our books, whether they are online on Kindle or on paperback. Thank you for listening to our audiobooks. We wrote these books to help educate and entertain children and readers of all ages. Thank you for your goodness. Thank you for your interest […]
Electoral College
So why does the United States even use the electoral college to calculate who actually won the necessary votes to become the next president and vice-president? It’s simple. Without the electoral college the smaller, less populated states would not be as important in choosing who became the next president. This is how it works. Of […]
The Road to War Word Search
If you haven’t already, check out our History in 3 Minutes Podcast! Then enjoy this fun word search called “The Road to War”. Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary, and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all of the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word searches. Each time you replay it, the words are […]
Word of the Day – ‘Electoral College’
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Electoral College”? Pronounced: [əˈlekt(ə)rəl [ˈkälij] Article II, Section 1, Clause 2 provides that each state shall appoint electors selected in a manner determined by its legislature. There are currently 538 electors in the Electoral College. An absolute majority of electoral votes—270 or more—is required for the college […]
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