Lance Mosier

The Paradox of Thanksgiving With its odd combination of tradition and invention, its appeals to the past and to the future, its ancestor worship and its acceptance of diversity, Thanksgiving is not merely America’s most treas…

On this Thanksgiving, I'm sharing one of my favorite Nursing Clio essays. nursingclio.org/2015/11/26/t...

Looking for a good book about President James Garfield? The James A. Garfield National Historic Site has you covered. 🗃️#NationalParks

The Assassination of President Garfield, Part I Partisanship, Insanity, and Murder

Calling all “Death by Lightning” fans…Here’s Part I of a two-parter about President James A. Garfield’s assassination.

I wrote this in early 2016 to coincide with release of the excellent @pbs.org American Experience documentary “Death of a President” (in which I also appeared as a “talking head”).

The Real Story Behind Netflix's 'Death by Lightning' and the Shocking Assassination of President James A. Garfield The new limited series dramatizes the brief tenure of the 20th commander in chief, who was fatally shot by Charles J. Guiteau, a lawyer who believed he'd secured Garfield's election

Some historical background for those of you watching Netflix's new limited series about James Garfield and Charles Guiteau. I am really enjoying it. www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-...

YouTube video by Netflix Death by Lightning | Official Trailer | Netflix

Cold and rainy Saturday so no yard work today. Just finished Death By Lightning on Netflix. Loved Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard and the series didnt disappoint. Loved the casting and it was a fun watch. youtu.be/6jopqrSojQE

A Presidential Historian Explains What to Know Before Watching 'Death by Lightning' The series dives into the assassination of President James A. Garfield.

I had zero chill about getting this screener. Here's the first of three pieces on @netflix's Death by Lightning
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“I Pray Heaven To Bestow The Best Of Blessings On This House And All that shall hereafter Inhabit it. May none but Honest and Wise Men ever rule under This Roof.” - John Adams
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First Halloween without my children at home. They are living their adventures in college. Spending a glorious evening with my wife. Fire, cocktails, s’mores, and a few trick o treaters

Can almost her Lincoln’s shout from Springfield as he is spinning in his grave “I would never approve the bills for flub dubs for that damned old house!"

I saw some of the screenshots and couldn’t believe it…..went and saw it for myself…..my God. What have we become.

Not Kings? It’s Just Common Sense.

7 Ways the Declaration of Independence says “No Kings” The Declaration of Independence is a blueprint for permanent insubordination.

My favorite “No Kings” lines from the Declaration of Independence, a blueprint for insubordination, make this point:

Tyranny is grounds for termination.

Independence means no subjects.

Loyalty shifts from ruler to citizen.

More in the post!
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Trump falsely compares his use of the military against the American people to actions by other US presidents
#ushistory #americanhistory #nationalguard #memphis #hegseth #trump #constitution

Harvard Gate

Harvard Square

Harvard Yard

Harvard Campus

Finally made it over to Cambridge to visit Harvard. Very cool and even got a compliment on my “America Needs Historians” T-Shirt.

imagine going to an apex predator's territory and seasoning yourself first. we are literally cooked

Guiding Principles for Artificial Intelligence in History Education These 14 foundational principles are meant to assist educators and administrators in crafting AI policies suited to local circumstances and the specific needs of students.

The AHA has published Guiding Principles for Artificial Intelligence in History Education, offering a disciplinary approach to AI that focuses on the specific needs and challenges of history educators. 🗃️

'If Only We Had Executed More Confederates in 1865' I am seeing these statements and online memes more and more on social media.

'If Only We Had Executed More Confederates in 1865'
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RumorGuard RumorGuard Report: DON'T BE FOOLED

📢 Educators: Check out our new "Don't be Fooled" resource!

🔎 This handout helps students analyze an example of a viral falsehood featured on RumorGuard + reflect on common #misinformation tropes & tactics so they can recognize similar falsehoods online.

👉🏾 Dive in: go.newslit.org/RGreport

The Complete Patriot's Guide to the Man of Steel - Civic Nebraska While fans debate casting choices and plot points, it's worth stepping back to ask: Who is this guy, really?

I thought this was a good summary of the history of Superman. A line in this essay:

“He’s not fighting for “America First” but for the American Best, that old-school ideal of helping your neighbor and standing up for those who can’t stand on their own.”

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Taco Watch: you have the ingredients but don’t have the completed taco vs a Taco Warning: We Have Tacos

In a Tornado Watch for the rest of the evening. Still think the Taco Watch v Taco Warning is the best explanation. preview.redd.it/tornado-watc...

I’ve never fully read Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe until this summer. I’ve taught about its importance for years but only got around to reading the full book now. Definitely gave me a different perspective on the book and its central message.

Brother to Bruh: How Gen Alpha slang has its origins in the 16th century What was once another shortened way to call a friend "brother," the word "bruh" is now being used widely, especially by Gen Alpha kids, to address parents, express sadness, frustration, happiness and seemingly everything else under the sun.

What was once another shortened way to call a friend "brother," the word "bruh" is now being used widely, especially by Gen Alpha kids, to address parents, express sadness, frustration, happiness and seemingly everything else under the sun.

Journey to Freedom: Uncovering the Grayson Sisters' Esc… "Journey to Freedom provides the first detailed history…

This was a phenomenal book & definitely has me rethinking the role NE Territory played in the slavery debates in the years preceding The Civil War. Such a compelling story. www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...

This is a pretty good essay

Meyer v. Nebraska Podcast Episode · Once Again · 05/01/2025 · 35m

Excited for this new Podcast from ⁦‪@NebPubMediaNews‬⁩ of local history stories. Listened to several of the episodes today. Really enjoyed this story since I had just taught this topic to my 8th graders at the end of the term in our WW1 unit.

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Journey to Freedom: Uncovering the Grayson Sisters' Esc… "Journey to Freedom provides the first detailed history…

Ilya found my next book to read this summer. A little local state history. www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...

The best Memorial Day speech is only 271 words and wasn't delivered on Memorial Day, but on November 19, 1863. Read it carefully, it's the most important speech in American military history (and maybe all of American history).

Closing out my 27th end of the school year. Until next fall.

Enough said.

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The Civil War Legacy of Paul Revere's Midnight Ride On this day, two hundred and fifty years ago, Paul Revere set out on his famous “Midnight Ride” to warn the sleepy villages and towns between Boston and Concord that a force of 700 British soldiers we...

This evening 250 years ago, Paul Revere took his horse out for a spin through the countryside to warn people that the British were on the march. Eighty-five years later, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote about it to warn a nation sliding into civil war. kevinmlevin.substack.com/p/the-civil-...