Tag Archives: politics

President George H.W. Bush in Dayton

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Bill McIntire

The second installment of the DDN Archive Presidential series is the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush. President Bush was no stranger to Buckeye State as he visited Ohio numerous times while VP under Ronald Reagan. He … Continue reading →

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To Vote But Not to Drink

Posted on March 20, 2012 by lynda

MS-147: The Papers of Martha McClellan Brown and Rev. William Kennedy Brown highlight the life and work of Martha McClellan Brown. As an organizer, editor, and popular platform speaker, Martha McClellan Brown was a prominent and important figure in the … Continue reading →

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Sick in Rolla, Missouri

Posted on December 15, 2011 by john

On December 15, 1861, Robert wrote his father from a camp in Rolla, Missouri.  In the letter, Robert writes about being extremely sick — almost to the point of death, as well as commenting on regimental politics.  (Transcript of Robert’s … Continue reading →

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