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ON 9/11 FIRST LADIES HONOR
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This week, much of the country will be focused on the site of the World Trade Center to memorialize 9/11, and understandably so. But the First Ladies — Michelle Obama and Laura Bush — are traveling together to a remote spot in Western Pennsylvania to participate in a ceremony honoring those who died on United Flight 93.
ARE YOU GUYS READY? LET’S ROLL! The 40 victims who died on the flight are remembered for their heroic decision to battle the terrorists who had hijacked the plane and had planned to crash it into either the Capitol or White House. Originally scheduled to go from Newark NJ to San Francisco, passengers of the hijacked plane learned the news of the coordinated attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and acted to regain control of the flight from the hijackers. In the process, the plane crashed in a field at Shanksville PA killing all on board. One of the passengers, Todd Beaner, was overheard to urge his fellow passengers “Let’s Roll,” and the phrase has come to be synonymous with self-sacrifice and initiative in a tough situation. The location of the First Ladies’ ceremony of remembrance is the Western Overlook, where a planned Flight 93 National Memorial is scheduled to open next year on the 10-year
anniversary of the attacks. According to the National Park Foundation, “In 2001, the Western Overlook was the location of the investigative command post for Flight 93 and was the point from which the families of the passengers and crew first observed the crash site. It was also where the media reported on the crash and provided the public with the first images from the crash scene.” In remarks at a ceremony on the first anniversary of 9/11, Homeland Security Adviser Tom Ridge said, “We do not know how long it will take to defeat the scourge of terrorism or how many Americans will give their lives for the cause. But we do know one thing with absolute certainty: The passengers and crew of Flight 93 won the first battle.” WATCH THE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR MEMORIAL
AMERICA’S FUN FOODS
“KISS MAH GRITS”
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Grits have long been a cuisine of choice by Southerners. But where did this thick, coarsely ground, porridge-like substance originate? Grits are one of the oldest American foods dating back to a similar substance eaten by Native American tribes. The early colonists were introduced to rockahominie grits, a form of grits prepared by soaking and beating the grains, by Southeastern Native American tribes. The name arose when Northern Europeans adopted an especially coarse version of the Native American rockahominie — they called it “grit gruel.” Colonists quickly adopted the food into their own culture. The first recorded history of colonists dining on grits was at a dinner with Sir Walter Raleigh and his men and local Native Americans.
on the side of eggs. Shrimp and grits became a
One of Raleigh’s men commemorated the event
staple breakfast of Southern coastal fisherman
in writing, calling the food “white, faire, and well
early on. With a rekindled interest in Southern
tasted.” Grits became especially popular among
comfort food, grits are receiving a serious make-
those colonists living outside populated areas
over by creative chefs across the country. A
because they could grind their own corn and
recently written cookbook, Glorious Grits, shows
keep it preserved for a long time. Since corn
gourmet grits dishes such as Asparagus-Grits
was a year-around food, it was integral to the
Strata, Huevos Rancheros on Cilantro-Grits
colonists survival.
Cakes, and even a Grits Bruschetta.
The evolution of grits has helped to shape
Still, the age old question remains: which type
Southern culture. Throughout its history, the
of grits is better, yellow or white? Most South-
South has relished its grits, making them a
erners would argue that yellow grits have a more
symbol of its diet, its customs, its humor, and its
intense corn flavor, and are the grits of choice.
hospitality. Grits were preferred over oatmeal and
This truly American food can be cooked up in
Cream of Wheat because they held up better than
as little as fifteen minutes, and makes a perfect
other breakfast options in heat and humidity.
side dish for any meal.
Grits are a traditional home-style food; very little has changed since the first preparation. Many Southerners enjoy cheesy grits or grits served
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BOSTON FREEDOM TRAIL Historic New England crystallizes at the Boston Freedom Trail, a red brick track through downtown Boston that stops at sixteen points of significance in the history of freedom. The Trail is made up of 16 distinct, original historic sites related to the establishment of the country. Established in 1958, the Freedom Trail is a national icon and draws more than three million tourists, residents of Massachusetts, and school children each year. From the protests of Samuel Adams and James Otis, to the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party, to the liberation of Boston in 1776 by General Washington and his army, to the site of the first public school in America, this historic walks takes in sites and tells stories crucial to America’s independence. The most sensible place to start is the Visitor Information Center in Boston Common, where free maps are available as well as audio and GPS tours. A kids favorite is the 90-minute “Walk into History” tour by guides. MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE The state capitol located in the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood. PARK STREET CHURCH Founded in 1809, its steeple can be seen throughout Boston. GRANARY BURYING GROUND Next to the Park Street Church, it is the final resting place of several notable Revolutionary War heroes and three signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Boston Common The 50-acre central public part of the city established in 1634.
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KING’S CHAPEL The current stone structure was begun in 1749 as the first Anglican church in New England. KING’S CHAPEL BURYING GROUND The first cemetery in Boston and its only one for a 30-year period in the 17th century.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN STATUE The statue honoring one of the Founding Fathers is also on the site of the first public school in the city, Boston Latin School. OLD CORNER BOOKSTORE An historic bookstore and the former home of Anne Hutchinson who was expelled from the colony in 1634 for religious heresy. OLD SOUTH MEETING PLACE The largest building in Boston in the 1770s and the organizing point for the Boston Tea Party. OLD STATE HOUSE The oldest surviving public building in the city and seat of the first elected legislature in the New World. BOSTON MASSACRE SITE The place where five civilians died at the hands of British troops, helping to spark the American Revolution. FANEUIL HALL/QUINCY MARKET Located near the waterfront and the current federal government center, the restored site has been a marketplace and meeting hall since 1742.
Bunker Hill Monument This site commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill, the first major engagement between the British and Patriot forces in the Revolutionary War.
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PAUL REVERE HOUSE The colonial home of American Patriot Paul Revere, built circa 1680 and now a nonprofit museum. OLD NORTH CHURCH At the North End of Boston, it is location of the “One if by land, two if by sea” signal was sent to warn the locals of a British invasion. COPP’S BURIAL GROUND An elevation in the North End and the second oldest cemetery in Boston. C L I C K H E RE T O E X P LO RE TH E F R EE DOM T RA I L
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GARY COOPER AS AMERICAN ICON Iconic actor Gary Cooper was honored as the 15th inductee into the Legends of Hollywood collectible stamp series. The dedication ceremony took center stage in Los Angeles at the Autry National Center of the American West where the Oscar for his role in High Noon and Cooper movie posters were on display. Forty million 44-cent first class stamps are now available nationwide. A cowboy from Helena MT, Cooper started in the movies as a stuntman falling off horses during Hollywood’s “Golden Age.” For decades, he was the all-American hero whose believable performances and strong, silent appeal brought him a lifetime of fame.
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Cooper performed in the movie “Pride of the Yankees.” Joining Kessler in dedicating the stamp was Cooper's daughter Maria Cooper Janis. “My father would have been very flattered by this honor, but he was always very self deprecating,” said Cooper's daughter. “If he were here today, he’d probably say, ‘See, look what you get for falling off a horse.’ Janis added that her father had a strong commitment to nature and Native Americans. She recently created OK the The Gary Cooper Scholarship, which is awarded to a Native AmeriCancel can students enrolled in the study of Browse film and television at the University of Southern California. Art director Phil Jordan of Falls Church VA, designed the Gary Cooper stamp using a portrait by artist Kazuhiko Sano. The image is based on a blackand-white circa 1940 George Hurrell photograph.
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With the National Football League season in full swing around the country, and football challenging baseball as the “National Pastime,” it is hard to imagine that professional football struggled to stay afloat in its early years. That it has survived — and thrives beyond imagination — is due in no small part to a name little known among today’s generation of sports fans:
GEORGE HALAS
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George Halas was a founding father of professional football back in the beginning of the 1900s. He was player/coach when the Chicago Bears were still playing as the Decatur (IL) Staleys. He was there to move them to Chicago, and he named them the Bears. He was at the first meeting, located at a car dealership lot in Canton, Ohio, where a group of owners formed the American Professional Football Conference, which became the National Football League.
Among other Halas contributions to football: he was the first to hold daily practice sessions, to utilize films of opponents games, to have his games broadcast on radio. During the 1930s he lobbied successfully for league rules that enhanced scoring capabilities which enhanced the popularity of the game. He was instrumental in creating the T-Formation, which led to the Bears dominating the 1940s. He drafted the first African-American player and had the first African-American quarterback in the league. And when World War II threatened to close the league down, he was instrumental in keeping it going. At the same time, he served in the South Pacific with the Navy from 1943-45.
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