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U. S. (American) History has been a hobby of mine for many a moon. When you understand history, you understand basic concepts and ideas. You will learn about cause and effect, relationships and human nature. I seem to have this "savior complex" due to which I seem to be automatically attracted to people who need my help on a daily basis. Since we are the only critters on the planet, how about joining me? Pleasure and satisfaction are your rewards. Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Experience in the area
19 years which includes research!
Organizations
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity; Paralegal Assns.; Noon Optimists; DeMolay
Publications
Champaign (IL) News-Gazette newspaper (Feature writer and City reporter); Galveston News-Tribune; Orlando Sentinel-Star et al.
Education/Credentials
Two universities, one college and an institute. My major was Journalism with minors in American History and Sociology.
Awards and Honors
46 athletic awards, mostly in basketball, baseball and golf.
What do you like about this subject?
It's fascinating.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
To continue helping people.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Many 'notables' over the years delved into Philosophy. This FACT shaped many of their ideas re: the development of America!
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Sometimes you research the biographies and thoughts of 'notables' and find that one source says one thing and another source says just the opposite.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Paige Huitink | 02/02/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Emma Kapoor | 01/26/12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | He only answered half of my question ..... |
| Tisian | 01/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Tisian | 01/17/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Tigest | 01/10/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thankyou so much. This was very helpfull ..... |
Recent Answers from Hank Hokamp
2012-01-24 Salem Witch Trials:
Hello Emma. Let's try this: American History: Salem Witch Trials 1692 "In beginning this site, one of my primary concerns is to correct some of the common misunderstandings and misconceptions
2012-01-18 Changes:
Hello Tisian. What I sent you last time were the good things. Now for the bad: Many changes over the years were not for the better. The best example was ready access to manufacturing plants
2012-01-16 Changes:
Hello, Tisian. Long topical question. So, I'll start by giving you the seven most important changes in 50 years: * We human beings tend to forget how far we've come as a species in a relatively
2012-01-12 Manifest Destiny:
Hello, Sam: Historian William E. Weeks has noted that three key themes were usually touched upon by advocates of Manifest Destiny: The virtue of the American people and their institutions
2012-01-10 Civil war - Reconstruction:
Johnson was impeached on February 24, 1868 in the U.S. House of Representatives on eleven articles of impeachment detailing his "high crimes and misdemeanors",[1] in accordance with Article Two of
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