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Americana
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Christian
roots:
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The Founding Fathers on Jesus, Christianity and the Bible
(wallbuilders.com)
(Hmmm. Do you see this
taught in history? - S.K. Smith..)
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Blessings
of God (dayspring.com)
(Star Spangled Banner - Blessed are the people whose God is
the Lord. Psalm 144:15)
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Christianity
laid the cornerstone (dayspring.com)
(It's a Grand Ol' Flag - So if the Son sets you free, you will
be free indeed. John 8:36)
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In
God We Still Trust (youtube.com)
(Christian Patriotic song, by diamond Rio. )
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Plans
of the Lord (dayspring.com)
(My Country Tis of Thee - The plans of the Lord stand firm
forever, the purposes of His heart for all generations. Psalm
33:11)
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Rediscovering
God In America (youtube.com)
(A "walking tour" through Washington, D.C. -
At each stop of the walking tour we'll see evidence of God in
America. From the National Archives and Capitol Building to
Arlington National Cemetery and Library of Congress, the role of
religion in our nation's founding is examined and explained.)
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Rediscovering
God In America II: Our Heritage (youtube.com)
(From Jamestown to the Civil, rediscovering our
Judeo-Christian roots.)
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Comments:
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Best
John Wayne Quote - ever!
(youtube.com)
("Quote for the Alamo (1960)".)
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Stephen Fry & Craig Ferguson on America
(youtube.com)
("Interesting perspective on the US from two
Brits".)
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Demographics:
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Immigration
Explorer (www.nytimes.com)
(Select a foreign-born group to see how they
settled across the United States)
Mapping America: Every City, Every Block
(www.nytimes.com)
("Browse local data from the Census Bureau's
American Community Survey, based on samples from 2005 to 2009.")
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Facts:
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The 50 States:
Wakko's
50 State Capitols (YouTube.com)
(Animaniacs can be educational)
America, the Beautiful (jacquielawson.com)
(Flashcard showing the official flowers of the 50 states. - S. K. Smith)
States and Capitals
(50states.com)
(Info on the 50 states. - S. K. Smith)
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Government:
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The
American Form of Government (YouTube.com)
("An explanation of the various forms of
government, and why America is not a democracy.")
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The Preamble of the US
Constitution
Schoolhouse
Rock (YouTube.com)
Captain
Kirk (YouTube.com)
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December 15th - Bill of Rights Day - Sometimes we do learn from history (smithsk.blogspot.com)
("December 15th should be celebrated by all Americans. On
this day in 1791, the first ten amendments to the US
Constitution, the
Bill of Rights, were ratified by three-fourths of the States.")
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Federalist Papers
(foundingfathers.info)
("The Federalist Papers were written and published during
the years 1787 and 1788 in several New York State newspapers to
persuade New York voters to ratify the proposed constitution.")
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U.S. Government and Politics Study Guides - SparkNotes
(sparknotes.com)
(The Cliff Notes of Government. SK Smith)
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Land:
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America's
Treasures - Our national parks (mybeautifulamerica.com)
(Great slide show of our parks and a chance to show appreciation to
our military. - S. K. Smith)
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My
Beautiful America (oldbluewebdesigns.com)
(Great scenery - S. K. Smith)
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The
Monuments:
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The Statue of Liberty:
America
The Story of Us: Why do Immigrants Come to America?
(youtube.com)
("Skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty are
symbols of the American Dream for millions of immigrants.")
Statue
of Liberty Deconstructed
(youtube.com)
("The skin of the statue of liberty is
only about as thick as 2 pennies stacked together.")
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Ground Zero:
Rise of Freedom: Bringing Life to Ground Zero
(liveshots.blogs.foxnews.com)
(“It was a mass grave,” he said, “We’re
going to turn it into a place where living things are and where
future generations can enjoy life and remember. They’ll always
remember what took place there.”)
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The People:
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Real
American Stories (realamericanstories.com)
("What do we share as Americans? A unique
history. A love of freedom....")
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I
Am America
(youtube.com)
("A video presented to the U.S. State
Department by Business for Diplomatic Action. It will be played in
U.S. embassies and consulates.")
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I
Am America
(YouTube.com)
(Another great video and song for troubled
times. " 'I Am America' is a hopeful song with heavy
dose of truth.)
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I
Want to be an American
(www.televisiontunes.com)
(from What
a Country Theme Song)
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Remember Who We Are
(YouTube.com)
("A slideshow ... to Krista Branch's newest
single, Remember Who We Are.")
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Pledge:
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Red
and the Pledge (YouTube.com)
(Red Skelton dissects the Pledge
of Allegiance - S.K. Smith..)
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Quizzes:
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Founding Fathers Quiz (talkingsides.com)
(I did not do so well
on this one. - S. K. Smith)
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Independence
Day Quiz (games.toast.net)
(These questions used to be on a citizenship
test. I took it and missed 2 questions. - S. K. Smith)
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Could
You Have Passed the 8th Grade in 1895? (digitalhistory.uh.edu)
("This is the 8th
grade final exam from 1895 from Salina, Kansas.")
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Songs:
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Classic, Rock, Modern
American ...
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Classic :
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George
M. Cohan Medley (YouTube.com)
("A tribute to George M. Cohan"
He wrote some great stuff! - S.K. Smith)
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Rock:
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American Pie:
The
Song and Lyrics (youtube.com)
(Sung by Don McClean)
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Rock
Around the Clock-Bill Haley - original song - 1955
(YouTube.com)
(Pictures are from American
Graffiti.)
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Surfin'
USA - The Beach Boys
(YouTube.com)
(Surfin' USA is the second album released
by The
Beach Boys and was released in early 1963.)
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Patriotic:
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America,
the Beautiful (YouTube.com)
(Great scenes, great singing, great country, Great
God! - S.K. Smith..)
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BATTLE
HYMN OF THE US REPUBLIC (YouTube.com)
(I love this version of the Battle Hymn of the
Republic, set to the images of classic movie scenes - S.K. Smith..)
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Stars and Stripes forever:
Stars
and Stripes Forever (YouTube.com)
("Many flags")
Stars
and Stripes Forever (YouTube.com)
("a pictoral history and tribute to the
American Military")
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This
Land is Your Land (YouTube.com)
("Patriotic video tribute to American
to the Song: This Land is Your Land.")
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God Bless America:
Kate
Smith introduces God Bless America (YouTube.com)
(This song is featured in the 1943 movie - "This
Is the Army." Toward the end of the clip you will
briefly see actor and future president, Ronald Reagan.) - S.K. Smith..)
God Bless America (youtube.com)
("A patriotic slide show set to Celine Dion's version
of 'God Bless America.")
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You're a Grand Old Flag:
You're
A Grand Old Flag (YouTube.com)
(Lyrics by George M.
Cohan. Sung by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.)
You're A
Grand Old Flag (Letter from Iraq)
(youtube.com)
(" ..."You're a Grand Old Flag." Lyrics by
George M. Cohan. Music is royalty free (no pun intended) and
compliments of the US Army Band, (HQ Army Europe.)")
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States:
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Songs, and such ...
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California :
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The
Mamas & The Papas: California Dreamin'
(YouTube.com)
(California Dreamin
is a popular song by The
Mamas & the Papas, first released in 1965.)
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Oklahoma :
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Oklahoma
(youtube.com)
(The final song of Oklahoma
(1955).)
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Wyoming :
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Oh
Yes Wyoming (YouTube.com)
(From the Seinfed
and Superman ads for American Express.)
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