Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Thirty-Two years ago, on July 6, 1994, moviegoers were introduced to one of the most beloved characters in cinematic history when “Forrest Gump” premiered in theaters. What began as…
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Way Back When
July 20, 1956 • “Shooting” the sun with a sextant aboard the heavy cruiser USS Des Moines is the Midshipman 3-c Mannie C Wooley, Jr., of Madison. He is a sophomore at…
The men who led America: Presidents throughout history
Chester Alan Arthur 21st President of the United States (1881 – 1885) ⁃ “Men may die, but the fabrics of free institutions remains unshaken.” ⁃ Oversaw the largest expansion of the U.S….
Forrset Gump turns 32: The film that became an American classic and inspired a real-life mission
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Thirty-two years ago, on July 6, 1994, moviegoers were introduced to one of the most beloved characters in cinematic history when Forrest Gump premiered in theaters. What began as…
Way Back When
July 13, 1956 • Mr. and Mrs. George Rykard have returned from a two-week vacation at Cocoa Beach, Fla., with their sons Frank and Bobby Williams, who are doing some construction work…
The men who led America: Presidents throughout history
Continued from the Wednesday, July 8, Madison County Carrier. James Knox Polk 11th President of the United States (1845 – 1849) “The gratitude of the nation to the Sovereign Arbiter of all…
The men who led America: Presidents throughout history
George Washington First President of the United States (1789 – 1797) “Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in…
Way Back When
June 29, 1956 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mickler and children spent the past week at the Jacksonville Beach. Dr. Henry D. Messer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Messer, of Madison, assumed…
Way Back When
June 22, 1956 Carl Herring, a Greenville 4-H club member, was elected as District III Vice-President of the State Boys 4-H Council, while attending Boys 4-H Short Course at the University of…
The History of Innovation in the United States
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Since its founding, America has been leading the world in a myriad of ways. However, this is especially prevalent through innovation. The United States of America is home of…
Timeless Treasures of the United States
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com The United States of America is a very large country. Across this vast and multifaceted landscape are some of the most famous, unique and interesting natural and man-made wonders…
American icons through history
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com America has produced more than just freedom, a unique government and a plethora of life changing inventions. The states have also created some of the most enduring icons. Whether…
The freedoms that define America
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com The Constitution was written, but not everyone was happy with the result. A large faction, known as the Anti-Federalists, found themselves opposing the document for a litany of reasons….
The history behind the U.S. Constitution
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com The Constitution is the defining document of the United States. Every law and operation the government engages in must be interpreted in light of the Constitution. However, the creation…
From Colonies to Country: How the Declaration of Independence came to be
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com The original 13 colonies and Great Britain had been at war for over a year before the Declaration of Independence came to be. Britain had enacted multiple acts of…
Six branches, one mission
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com The American military is the premier military force across the entire world. The army established during the American Revolutionary War has grown into the ultimate fighting force the world…
Building a Nation: How America grew to 50 states
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com It took a total of 172 years for America to reach the number of 50 states known today. The over-a-century-long journey took a tremendous amount of work, money and…
The Road to Independence (from Museum of the American Revolution)
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com ⁃ French and Indian War (1754): Amidst ongoing tensions between Great Britain and France in their American colonies and abroad, 22-year-old Lieutenant Colonel George Washington, of Virginia, accidentally sparks…
Presidential pet on the menu
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Calvin Coolidge came to the presidency in 1923, quickly becoming popular with the American people because of his quiet leadership, support of individual freedoms and lower taxes. He is…