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January 29, 2012
by James Reyes
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The still-living grandson of the 10th President, John Tyler, says Newt is a “jerk”

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Far more fascinating than the “jerk” comment, we already know Newt is a jerk, is the fact that the grandson of the 10th President of the United States, John Tyler, is still alive. What’s more, the former president has two … Continue reading →

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Categories: History, Politics | Tags: Harrison Tyler, John Tyler, Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Newt Gingrich | Permalink

January 20, 2012
by James Reyes
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HRH The Princess Elizabeth

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HRH The Princess Elizabeth in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, April 1945     h/t

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Categories: History, Photos | Tags: Queen Elizabeth II | Permalink

January 16, 2012
by James Reyes
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Dr. King on the Tonight Show 1968

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Categories: Comedy, History | Tags: Martin Luther King Jr., MLK Day | Permalink

October 5, 2011
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Steve Jobs 1955-2011

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Future generations will look at our age as pivotal in human history and Steve Jobs’ name will be remembered for centuries as one of the great minds who made it possible.

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Categories: Culture, History, Technology | Tags: In memoriam, Steve Jobs | Permalink

September 26, 2011
by James Reyes
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The youngest person executed in the United States in the 20th Century

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In a South Carolina prison sixty-six years ago, guards walked a 14-year-old boy, bible tucked under his arm, to the electric chair. At 5′ 1″ and 95 pounds, the straps didn’t fit, and an electrode was too big for his … Continue reading →

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Categories: Civil Rights, History, Law | Tags: Death Penalty, George Junius Stinney, Jr., South Carolina | Permalink

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