Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States which honors and mourns the Americans who have died in the performance of their military duties. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. History On May 1, 1865 in Charleston, SC, African Americans honored hundreds of Black soldiers killed in the Civil War and buried in mass graves. To begin … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: Ronald Takaki
This Week In American History: On May 26, 2009 Ronald Takaki passed away. Markedly, in the early 1980s Professor Takaki assisted with developing America’s first Ph.D. program in comparative ethnic studies at UC Berkeley, his alma mater. He authored nearly a dozen books, one of which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Early Life In Hawaii Ronald Takaki was born on April 12, 1939 in … [Read more...]
Getting The Most From A Lawyer
The key to getting the most from a lawyer is knowing when you need one and what type of attorney you need. For many people, choosing an attorney can be a daunting task. Choosing the right attorney is incredibly important. Losing a loved one in an accident is a horrifying experience. The last thing a person wants to think of during the grieving process is hiring a wrongful death … [Read more...]
Samuel Morse Sends First Morse Code Message
On May 24, 1844, Samuel F. B. Morse dispatched the first morse code telegraphic message over an experimental line from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore. Morse and a close friend, Alfred Vail, developed the Morse Code language in 1838. The message said: "What hath God wrought?" Taken from the Bible, Numbers, Chapter 23, Verse 23, and recorded on a paper tape, the … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: Yuri Kochiyama
This Week in American History: Yuri Kochiyama was born on May 19, 1921. She was a political activist. She dedicated her life to fighting for social change by participating in social justice and human rights movements. Yuri Kochiyama’s Early Life Kochiyama was born and raised in San Pedro, California. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Kochiyama saw her father arrested and detained … [Read more...]
Getting The Most From A Lawyer
The key to getting the most from a lawyer is knowing when you need one and what type of attorney you need. For many people, choosing an attorney can be a daunting task. Choosing the right attorney is incredibly important. Do I Really Need An Attorney? Some injured people don’t need an attorney. When injuries are minor, it makes little sense to hire an attorney. When injuries … [Read more...]
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