history

Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.

Seperated by 3.8 kms with a time difference of 20 hours
The 19th century was an era of standardization. As railways were connecting whole landmasses, countries were supplanting nearby occasions with an arrangement of hour-wide time regions. As sea navigation became more common, and since there was no common time agreed, sailors faced a lot of difficulties. As a result, many countries decided to standardize on a system of navigation and maps. They all came together and met in Washington DC for the International Meridian Conference to accept on standard time. There were 41 delegates from 25 countries who attended the International Meridian Conference. Many countries including the US, even before the Conference started using Greenwich as the basis for their time zone system. Additionally, 72% of the world's trade at the time relied upon ocean graphs, which had just embraced Greenwich as the prime meridian. So, countries just adopted the British standard time as an official at the Meridian Conference. In this way, the Prime Meridian at Greenwich became the center of world time.
By Siddharth Shankar V6 years ago in The Swamp
The Obama Era
2008: Yes We Can (And Did) Dates: August 25 – 28, 2008 Venue 1: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver CO. Home to the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche, the arena was completed in 1999. The first three days of the convention were held here.
By John Heckenlively6 years ago in The Swamp
Red States and Blue States
The 17th in a series of 20 on the Democratic National Conventions 2000: The Machine Rages On Dates: August 14 – 17, 2000
By John Heckenlively6 years ago in The Swamp
The Bill Clinton Era
The 16th in a series of 20 on the history of the Democratic National Conventions 1992: A Place Called Hope Dates: July 13 - 16, 1992
By John Heckenlively6 years ago in The Swamp
Wonder Woman The Wilsonian
The word propaganda can be something of a loaded term. Most of the time, people view it in a negative connotation. It invokes an inherently biased agenda for political means. Often there are uses of it without the person's realization. I recall a scene from television miniseries Hitler: The Rise of Evil, in which Hitler invites reporter Fritz Gerlich to come write for him and his party.
By Skyler6 years ago in The Swamp
4th of July 2020
The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day and America’s Birthday, is one of our most popular holidays, in part because it comes in mid-summer. Americans celebrate our “birthday” eating watermelon and shooting off and watching fireworks. This holiday commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia which declared that the 13 colonies were Free states and no longer subject to rule of the British King.
By Robert Bowen6 years ago in The Swamp
Liberals Versus Reagan
The 15th of 20 articles on the Democratic National Conventions 1984: A Tale of Two Cities Dates: July 16 - 19, 1984 Venue: Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco CA. Opened in 1981, San Francisco’s largest convention center is named after George Moscone, the mayor who was assassinated in 1978.
By John Heckenlively6 years ago in The Swamp
Dazed and Confused About the Fourth of July
Dazed and Confused is a beloved cult film, especially among teenagers. I recall watching this film with my older brother during his later high school years. With the setting of the film, it seems like something of a coming of age film for teens. It was always one small scene that stood out to me that many probably take for granted. No judgment if you skip by this scene, thinking little or anything. Is the part necessary for the plot and enjoyment of the film? Of course not! I am speaking of Ms. Stroud's final words to her class...
By Skyler6 years ago in The Swamp
Why Not the Best?
This is the 14th in a series of 20 on the history of the Democratic National Conventions 1976: Why Not the Best? Dates: July 12 - 15, 1976
By John Heckenlively6 years ago in The Swamp
Something Happening Here
The 12th in a 20 part series on the Democratic National Conventions 1968: The Policeman is Here to Preserve Disorder Dates: August 26 - 29, 1968
By John Heckenlively6 years ago in The Swamp
Not Even a Single Gunshot Has Been Fired at the Disputed Sino - Indian Border Since 1975
China has built new structures near the border . Recent images from June 22 show China has built new structures near the location of a Himalayan border. New Chinese bunkers, tents, and storage units that weren't previously there in earlier within the month.
By Siddharth Shankar V6 years ago in The Swamp
Which Is Correct: Fourth of July, July the Fourth, July 4, July 4th, Or Independence Day?
There is only one official holiday in July, and it is a big one that many people look forward to celebrating. There are five ways to say and write the name of the holiday that acknowledges the birth of the nation.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in The Swamp