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American History: June Anniversaries
June 2 251st anniversary of the “Intolerable Acts;” passing of the new Quartering Act, also called the Coercive Acts, requiring American colonists to provide better housing for British soldiers upon demand (1775) June 10 John Adams proposes the Continental Army (1775) June 12 250th Anniversary Action by colonial ctizens in capturing British ship, including the schooner HMS Margaretta during the […]
THE ANTIQUE DETECTIVE: DATING CHINESE RUGS BY DESIGNS AND COLORS
BY ANNE GILBERT With the interest in all things Chinese, rugs are rating a second glance and prices have risen. This is especially true with those having an Art Deco motif and their gaudy color combinations. Since there are fake antique and Art Deco examples, knowing Chinese rug history is important. Just as you would need to research Persian rugs, […]
Why do We Celebrate Memorial Day
In the United States, there are several holidays and observances that honor the armed forces. Among those is Memorial Day. Originally called “Decoration Day,” Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May to honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Here is what you need to know about Memorial Day, including when it falls in 2023 and more […]
The History of Mother’s Day: From Global Peace to Greeting Cards
Mother’s Day in the United States has a history all its own—and it’s more complicated than greeting cards might lead you to believe. There were repeated efforts to establish a Mother’s Day holiday and conflicting ideas about what it should stand for and how it should be observed. From a call for women to improve global policymaking and seek peace […]
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