A couple weeks ago I transcribed one of my December interviews for my Spotlight on Members column in my church newsletter, and was interested to hear my subject mention Thomas Jefferson's 1800 revolution, not a common event in day to day conversation. Yet just that day, this historic event was the subject of my American history lecture, which I am listening to when I drive. A quirky coincidence, I thought.
Today I read that a new dollar coin is coming out honoring our 17th U.S. president, and, guess what. That is the subject of the section of American history I listened to in yesterday evening's lecture. Now how about that?
Quirky coincidences! This is my reward for paying attention.
So do you know who our 17th president was? Hint: He succeeded Abraham Lincoln after his assassination. And to think I hated history in high school.
Sunday Already?
8 years ago
I know the name of that president because my son shares his name!
ReplyDeleteThe sun is shining brightly today - it looks like spring (oh, except for the 2 feet of snow on the ground and the slush in the streets and the bare trees....)
Sadly, the one who was president was a rabid, hate filled racist - worse even than the average ignorant type. Your son is a vastly superior human being than our 17th president.
ReplyDeleteWe're looking forward here to rain and cold this weekend. So glad I have lovely week days to enjoy the out of doors here - and take walks with the kids.