Category Archives: History

Note from Doris Kearns Goodwin

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. Dear Friends, As we begin this Presidents’ Day Weekend, it’s with pride and excitement that I share with you news of “Abraham Lincoln,” a new documentary event series that I have executive produced with RadicalMedia for the … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

David B. Williams Feb 14 Thanks to Ed M. This nifty map of Seattle originally appeared in the Seattle Star newspaper on July 5, 1907. The map “will give the reader some idea of what sooner or later will be the heart … Continue reading →

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Lincoln’s words on slavery and logic

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Jim deMaine

by Heather Cox Richardson

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Japanese internment, remembered in art

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diana C. for sending this in from Crosscut (scroll down to view)

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Bye, bye Miss American Pie

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

A musical memoir from Don McLean. Thanks to Gordon G.

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Carl Bernstein: Life of A Newsman

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. By Jean Godden -February 2, 2022 in Post Alley “The door led me into another universe. People were shouting. Typewriters clattered and chinged. Beneath my feet I could feel the rumble of the presses. In my whole life … Continue reading →

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Crossroads: A Turning Point for Downtown’s Freeway Park?

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Jim deMaine

From Ed M. who sends this from postalley.org By Mike James and David Brewster Editor’s Note: Freeway Park is a much-admired design by one of America’s most revered landscape architects, Lawrence Halprin. The 5.2-acre park, which bridges the I-5 Freeway, … Continue reading →

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Heather Cox Richardson – 1776 in context

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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The world looks to Punxsutawney Phil on February 2nd

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. When is Groundhog Day? Groundhog Day is on Feb. 2 every year. In 2022, Groundhog Day will be on a Wednesday. What is Groundhog Day? On Groundhog Day, the world looks to Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog, … Continue reading →

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Antarctica

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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The right to vote, civil rights and Harry S Truman

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Notes from Heather Cox Richardson

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97-year-old pianist, and last surviving pupil of Rachmaninov, signs landmark record deal

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks for this delightful entry from Joan C. Former child prodigy and the last-living pupil of Sergei Rachmaninov, pianist Ruth Slenczynska celebrates her astonishing nine-decade long career with a new album. For wonderful music and interviews with this now 97 … Continue reading →

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Democracy not violence: Americans, please take this pledge

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Put B. If you would like to see who has signed on already, the list is available at www.democracynotviolence.us by clicking on “Signers.”  By Brian Baird Special to The Seattle Times On the anniversary of the worst attack on … Continue reading →

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