May 23, 2013

Tuesday Evening Thread: President Obama Reunites With Earl Smith

January 22, 2013 by 75 Comments
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President Obama reunited with veteran who inspired himBy Karen Tumulty, Updated: Tuesday, January 22, 5:56 PM Five years ago, there had been a chance encounter in an Austin elevator between a Vietnam veteran and a future commander in chief. For the … [Read more...]

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LIVE STREAM: President Obama speaks at Arlington National Cemetery (UPDATED)

November 11, 2012 by 1 Comment

President Obama Lays Wreath at Arlington National Cemetery … [Read more...]

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Wednesday Open Thread: African Americans in the American Revolution

July 4, 2012 by 135 Comments
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GOOD MORNING P.O.U.!   We continue our look at African Americans in the Revolution with.... Elizabeth Freeman aka "Mum Bett" Elizabeth Freeman, in early life known as Bett and later Mum Bett (c.1742 – December 28, 1829), was among the … [Read more...]

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Tuesday Afternoon Thread: ICYMI – President Obama Commemorates The Vietnam War

May 29, 2012 by 108 Comments
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President Obama speaks at a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. … [Read more...]

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Friday Afternoon Thread: The President and First Lady Announce the 2012 Launch of Veterans and Military Families for Obama

May 18, 2012 by 38 Comments

"The most humbling part of my job is serving is serving as Commander in Chief of the world's finest military. And there's nothing I take more seriously than my responsibility to those who sacrifice their own safety to defend ours. That's why Michelle … [Read more...]

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