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Harford History
On Nov. 19, 1884, a large crowd of Democrats gathered for the "Barbecue at Belair," celebrating the presidential election of Grover Cleveland. The barbecue was threatened by persistent rains, but 400 to 500 people came to the fairgrounds. Everyone was...Tags: National Government, Government
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Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow set for another run at Heisman Trophy
Sentinel ColumnistWho was it who predicted early last season that Tim Tebow -- after only two games as a starting quarterback at the University of Florida -- would become the first sophomore in history to win the Heisman Trophy, would, in fact, win multiple Heismans and...Tags: Florida State University, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Tim Tebow, History, University of Florida
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Obama's popularity suits Hartmarx
Tribune reporterIt's not exactly an endorsement deal, but it's about as close to a presidential seal of approval as you can get. Barack Obama's penchant for wearing Hart Schaffner Marx suits from Chicago-based Hartmarx Corp. has captured international attention, so,...Tags: National Government, Chino Hills, John F. Kennedy, Woodbridge, Democratic National Conventions
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Candidates' shot at hunting mostly a miss
So my boss, a nice enough fellow, wanders up to my cubbyhole the other day with an idea for a column: Lay out the positions of Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama on outdoors issues. As that great political observer John McEnroe might reply,...Tags: National Government, Florida Keys Vacations, Mitt Romney, Dick Cheney, Barack Obama
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Almanac: Nov. 6, The 311th day of 2008
There are 55 days left in the year. Today's highlight in history: In 1860, former Illinois congressman Abraham Lincoln defeated three other candidates for the presidency. On this date: In 1861, Confederate President Jefferson Davis was elected to a six-...Tags: Benjamin Harrison, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, New York Times
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Almanac
Today is Thursday, Nov. 6, the 311th day of 2008. 1860: Former Illinois congressman Abraham Lincoln defeated three other candidates for the presidency: John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas. 1888: Benjamin Harrison won the presidential...Tags: Benjamin Harrison, Local Elections, Charles Evans Hughes, Abraham Lincoln, New York Times
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An Election Poem
(from Leaves of Grass, 1892)In reflecting on this week's historic election, there are a few eerie echoes from an election of 124 years ago. Walt Whitman included the poem "Election Day, November 1884" in this 1992 volume, "Leaves of Grass." It praises the majesty of what he calls...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Walt Whitman, Dining and Drinking, Election Day, The White House
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Florida was in eye of a political storm in 1876
Sentinel Staff WriterWith Election Day looming, I'm sure you've heard the questions on TV, too. Are you folks ready down there in Florida? Got your voting ducks in a row? The ghosts of hanging chads seem scarier than any Halloween horror story. And the 2000 election wasn't...Tags: Holidays, Executive Branch, History, Osceola County, Government
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Yo, Philly! WE DID IT!
Of The Morning CallThe confetti is falling, at last, on Howard and Utley and Rollins and Burrell; on Hamels and Moyer and Blanton and Lidge; on Madson and Myers and Victorino and Ruiz; on Werth and Coste and Romero and Feliz; and on good old Charlie Manuel. Oh, and it is...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Matt Stairs, William Penn, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers
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Test your knowledge of Phillies lore
Weather permitting, the Phillies will take the field tonight for their first home World Series game since 1993. As it happens, I saw their last home World Series win, pitcher Curt Schilling's 2-0 gem 15 years ago. It probably was the high point of my...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Major League Baseball, Chuck Klein, Pete Rose, History
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Know Your Antiques: Election Scandals Make For Interesting Collectibles
Presidential campaigns in the past were no different from today. Caricatures, gossip, even lies and scandal were part of the campaign, although the information traveled slowly without TV or radio. In the 1884 presidential race, Grover Cleveland was...Tags: John Adams, U.S. Electoral College, eBay Incorporated, William McKinley, Veterans Day
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At 114, a daughter of former slaves votes for Obama
Gertrude Baines' 114-year-old fingers wrapped lightly over the ballpoint pen as she bubbled in No. 18 on her ballot Tuesday. Her mouth curled up in a smile. A laugh escaped. The deed was done.
A daughter of former slaves, Baines had just voted for a...Tags: National Government, Voting, John F. Kennedy, Jesse Jackson, Barack Obama
Nov 30, 2008
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Nov 12, 2008
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Nov 14, 2008
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Oct 26, 2008
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Nov 6, 2008
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Nov 6, 2008
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Nov 9, 2008
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Nov 2, 2008
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Oct 31, 2008
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Oct 25, 2008
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Nov 7, 2008
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Nov 4, 2008
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