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On Dec 27, 10:07*am, BAR wrote:
wrote: On Dec 26, 8:03 am, Tim wrote: On Dec 25, 10:56 pm, wrote: On Dec 25, 6:24 pm, wrote: On Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:16:41 -0800, slammer_2 wrote: Ever study your ancesters? A branch of my tree had the founder of Ingersoll, Ontario in it, as well as his Daughter, Laura Ingersoll, who when married, became Laura Secord......ever hear of that name? Most likely NOT, as Canadian History is not studied in Amereeeeecan schools. Historians there only study themselves. I was aware of the Battle of the Beaver Dams, and the role of a woman in it, but, alas, I did have to Google Secord's name. *By the way, the War of 1812 is also part of U.S. history. By the way, the War of 1812 is also part of U.S. history. Yes, it is. Every time I meet an American Citizen, MOST dont know **** about History. They only seem to know about American History. A great relative of mine helped carry Brocks body off the field at the Battle of Queenston Heights.He was also a member of Butlers Rangers. But if I remember correctly wasn't the Battle of Queenston Heights part of Canadian, and not *US History?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - So, you're saying that every battle fought with American troops anywhere OTHER than US soil, is NOT US history? It was a battle involving American Forces...it IS American History, as well as Canadian History. My family was one of the first 20 families to settle the Niagara Region, after the American Revolution. Do you want a medal?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Douchebag Reggies sock puppet reply. " Multiple Miggs " strikes again. |
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On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:35:40 -0500, Boater wrote:
I can trace my family back to the Mayflower. I want a medal! Indeed, there were some English rats aboard that ship! :) Yup, "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" It's what makes this country great. |
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On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:20:54 -0500, Boater wrote:
I think the Republicans are trying to tear down that statue and its motto. What's a Republican? Are they anything like the Whigs? ;-) |
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On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:22:53 -0500, BAR wrote:
wrote: On Dec 27, 10:07 am, BAR wrote: wrote: On Dec 26, 8:03 am, Tim wrote: On Dec 25, 10:56 pm, wrote: On Dec 25, 6:24 pm, wrote: On Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:16:41 -0800, slammer_2 wrote: Ever study your ancesters? A branch of my tree had the founder of Ingersoll, Ontario in it, as well as his Daughter, Laura Ingersoll, who when married, became Laura Secord......ever hear of that name? Most likely NOT, as Canadian History is not studied in Amereeeeecan schools. Historians there only study themselves. I was aware of the Battle of the Beaver Dams, and the role of a woman in it, but, alas, I did have to Google Secord's name. By the way, the War of 1812 is also part of U.S. history. By the way, the War of 1812 is also part of U.S. history. Yes, it is. Every time I meet an American Citizen, MOST dont know **** about History. They only seem to know about American History. A great relative of mine helped carry Brocks body off the field at the Battle of Queenston Heights.He was also a member of Butlers Rangers. But if I remember correctly wasn't the Battle of Queenston Heights part of Canadian, and not US History?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - So, you're saying that every battle fought with American troops anywhere OTHER than US soil, is NOT US history? It was a battle involving American Forces...it IS American History, as well as Canadian History. My family was one of the first 20 families to settle the Niagara Region, after the American Revolution. Do you want a medal?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Douchebag Reggies sock puppet reply. " Multiple Miggs " strikes again. I can trace my family back to the Mayflower. I want a medal! You should have traced yourself out to a golf course today. The weather was great. -- ** Good Day! ** John H |
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