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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.

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.

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Recent Answers from Hank Hokamp

2009-11-20 confederate money:

Good Morning, Chere. Thanks for your question: The Confederate States of America dollar was first issued into circulation in April 1861, when the Confederacy was only two months old

2009-11-15 Minstrel Shows:

Since your post is quite long, Percia, I'll just have to give you an overview: The minstrel shows often involved blackface performances and a place where whites and blacks could share

2009-11-13 Maryland History:

Good Morning, Fran: Maryland did not at first favor independence from Great Britain and gave instructions to that effect to its delegates to the Continental Congress. During this initial

2009-11-10 history:

Jennifer: Answer: NOTHING. No American Revolution. The war started because of taxation, the Stamp Act etc. By the same token, there would have been a war if colonial representation wasn't recognized

2009-10-31 US Supreme Court:

Thanks for your question, Angelina: At both the federal and state levels, the law of the United States was originally largely derived from the common law system of English law, which was in

 

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