the george washington prize: 2018

THE WINNER OF THE 2018 GEORGE WASHINGTON PRIZE IS:

George Washington: A Life in Books

Based on a comprehensive amount of research at the Library of Congress, the collections at Mount Vernon, and rare book archives scattered across the country, Kevin J. Hayes reconstructs in vivid detail the active intellectual life that has gone largely unnoticed in conventional narratives of Washington.

Throughout, Hayes examines Washington's writing as well as his reading, from The Journal of Major George Washington through his Farewell Address.

 The link about The George Washington Prize: 2018 
Podcast with Kevin J. Hayes - here's the link

american revolution overview

Digital History is a remarkable website with information on the American Revolution. It's set up in sections and is well organized. I came across it and wanted to share it with you.

The section I highlight here looks at the causes, fighting, and consequences of the American Revolution. There is information about the emerging patterns of resistance in the colonies, including petitions, pamphlets, intimidation, boycotts, and intercolonial meetings. 

The American Revolution was the first modern revolution. 

People fought for their independence in the name of certain universal principles such as rule of law, constitutional rights, and popular sovereignty. The website examines the causes, fighting, and consequences of the American Revolution. Learn why many colonists hesitated before declaring independence and how the Declaration of Independence summarized colonial grievances and provided a vision of a future.

Here's the link:

Digital History - Overview of the American Revolution

the prison ships: a grisly history

The Revolutionary War seems to not get attention with New York. It should. After all, New York City was the new nation's first capitol. It was also the home of the war's biggest battle.

The Battle of Brooklyn gets that distinction. The battle was a crushing blow to the Colonists in which a major retreat took place as the result. Dense fog covered the area as the colonial forces climbed aboard their boats to safety. The British captured about 1,300 prisoners. After the battle, New York remained in British hands, with several warships always anchored in the East River.

There was a very diabolical situation that gives New York a somber footnote in history. Those are the prison ships that were stationed to house colonial prisoners. About 11,000 prisoners died in these ships during the war. The conditions were terrible as one prisoner noted:

The heat was so intense that [the 300-plus prisoners] were all naked, which also served the well to get rid of vermin, but the sick were eaten up alive. Their sickly countenances, and ghastly looks were truly horrible; some swearing and blaspheming; others crying, praying, and wringing their hands; and stalking about like ghosts; others delirious, raving and storming, all panting for breath; some dead, and corrupting. The air was so foul that at times a lamp could not be kept burning, by reason of which the bodies were not missed until they had been dead ten days. One person alone was admitted on deck at a time, after sunset, which occasioned much filth to run into the hold, and mingle with the bilge water … [1]

Every day, corpses were tossed overboard from the hulks—five to ten bodies a day from one ship alone. The remains were moved to a crypt in Fort Greene Park, about a half-mile south of Wallabout Bay. 

 

Prison Ship Martyrs Monument

The 110-year-old Martyrs Monument is a reminder of a time when it was unclear if the United States would survive at all. This monument was dedicated in 1908 and there are plans to incorporate it into the Fort Greene National Park.

Sources: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/grisly-history-brooklyns-revolutionary-war-martyrs-180962508/

              The Battle of Brooklyn

 

american revolution museum at yorktown

The grand opening celebration of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is March 23-April 4, 2017, officially launching the impressive new museum that replaces the Yorktown Victory Center.

The Grand Opening Celebration of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will commence with 13 days of festivities on March 23-April 4, 2017, with a patriotic salute to America’s 13 original states.

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown VA

States will be recognized in the museum lobby with informational displays about each state’s Revolutionary War history, as well as tourism and heritage organizations. Each day will begin with a midday ceremony honoring the featured state with welcoming remarks.

Among close to 500 artifacts on exhibit are a Declaration of Independence broadside dating to July 1776; a June 1776 Philadelphia printing of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, one of the inspirations for the U.S. Declaration of Independence; a coronation portrait of King George III from the studio of Allan Ramsay; one of the two earliest known portraits done from life of an African who had been enslaved in the 13 British colonies that became the United States.

 

Source article: MUST SEE!

 

the continental army

On July 18, 177[5], the Congress requested all colonies form militia companies from "all able bodied effective men, between sixteen and fifty years of age." It was not uncommon for men younger than sixteen to enlist as most colonies had no requirement of parental consent for those under twenty-one (adulthood).

The army went through several distinct phases, characterized by official dissolution and reorganization of units.

Too learn more check out this Wikipedia post.

top 10 revolutionary war sites

Here are the top 10 historic place to visit from the American Revolution.

These places offer the remarkable experience to discover important landmarks in American history.

these places offer us a chance to rediscover the remarkable men and women who founded this nation - See more at: http://blog.oup.com/2014/06/historic-places-american-revolution/#sthash.gGFqV02O.b7mkg2xn.dpuf

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american revolution taverns in boston

Parts of the American Revolution were spawned in a variety of taverns. Taverns played an important part of Boston's history, for the Revolution and beyond.

I discovered a post that has excellent information of some special Boston taverns. Take a look and explore these historical landmarks.

EXPLORE THE TAVERNS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION IN BOSTON

all the king's papers

King George III wrote about the Revolutionary War. He mainly wrote to himself about the War.

Nearly 350,000 documents from the King are about to be released to the public. These are part of the Windsor Castle's Royal Archives. These papers will reveal how King George III felt about and dealt with the Colonists.

King George III

Only a portion of the material, roughly 15 percent, has ever been seen in print. Long a shadowy figure in American history, George III and his world reemerge via his private papers. There are plans to digitize the documents for a new website to launch in January 2017.

Source: smithsonianmag.com (November 2016) The American Revolution Through the Eyes of King George

that "something special"

Challenge
Create content that stands out. Blogs, news, videos distribute content.
Content must have that "something special" to get noticed.

That "something special" is high-value, interactive content.

It's content that:

• Incorporates dynamic elements such as videos, animations, and image carosels.
• Involves the participation or feedback of the end user.
• Engages the viewer by giving them a role to play in the unfolding story.

Brands are leveraging the power of interactive content. They are telling their story.

One of there interactive approaches is the e-magazine (interactive magazine). This way, cool features are shared. The latest news is published. The users get a great feel of the brands presence.

how to handle a blowout

With the summer driving season underway, we'll most likely be on the road more. First, check your tire tire pressure and tread on your tires. Prevention is the best medicine.

Keep these 5 procedures in mind:

1. Gradually release your foot from the accelerator.
2. Correct your steering.
3. Pull over to the side of the road.
4. Change your tire.
5. Get a full-size tire. 

This video is from esurance, a leading car insurance provider.

no mobile use while driving

A lesson on not using mobile devices while driving.
Keep Your Eyes On The Road.

direct marketing

Direct marketing is a better brand building tool than conventional brand image ads. Focus on brand reality, because there is no substitute! Brand has power. Brand has status.

Make a brand to increase sales. A brand personality needs worked out!

Therefore, think of brands as people. Opinions are formed with information. Interaction creates more information. This creates more reality - brand reality.

This information creates a conversation for your brand. There is a message in the conversation and this conversation gets passed around. This word-of-mouth approach takes more time and is best in the long run. Your story, created by your customers, needs advertised.

Direct marketing by definition involves a company interacting with its customers. Direct marketing is a powerful brand building tool. Brands built this way really deliver.

Following a strategy which interacts with customers drives sales increases.

A marketer's concentration should focus on the reality of their brand and ways to communicate that attribute to the widest possible audience.

Direct marketing and brand reality are "peas and carrots" that create brand value.

Increase your sales (or following, friends, etc.) and boost your brand value with direct marketing.

data collecting

With the help of social networks, potential customers are providing valuable information marketers can use to attract business. Customer retention is also helped with this method. Campaigns can be developed that better align with the consumers' interests.

Resource article from business2community.com

Businesses need to communicate with consumers on how their information will be used.

"Social login enables users to create accounts and sign in to websites and mobile apps using their existing social profiles, which facilitates an easier registration and login process while giving businesses an opportunity to capture permission-based social data on their customers."

From the venturebeat.com article 

The post asks if Pinterest and Google will take on Facebook dominance.

It’s important to let consumers know what they can expect after authenticating their social identity on your website or mobile app.
Read more at http://www.business2community.com/social-data/3-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-social-data-0583260#b1pyGWVz6HhCsuOP.99

It’s important to let consumers know what they can expect after authenticating their social identity on your website or mobile app.
Read more at http://www.business2community.com/social-data/3-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-social-data-0583260#b1pyGWVz6HhCsuOP.99

It’s important to let consumers know what they can expect after authenticating their social identity on your website or mobile app.
Read more at http://www.business2community.com/social-data/3-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-social-data-0583260#b1pyGWVz6HhCsuOP.99

It’s important to let consumers know what they can expect after authenticating their social identity on your website or mobile app.
Read more at http://www.business2community.com/social-data/3-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-social-data-0583260#b1pyGWVz6HhCsuOP.99

It’s important to let consumers know what they can expect after authenticating their social identity on your website or mobile app.
Read more at http://www.business2community.com/social-data/3-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-social-data-0583260#b1pyGWVz6HhCsuOP.99

It’s important to let consumers know what they can expect after authenticating their social identity on your website or mobile app.
Read more at http://www.business2community.com/social-data/3-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-social-data-0583260#b1pyGWVz6HhCsuOP.99

It’s important to let consumers know what they can expect after authenticating their social identity on your website or mobile app.
Read more at http://www.business2community.com/social-data/3-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-social-data-0583260#b1pyGWVz6HhCsuOP.99

the new triberr

A new layout. New profile banners. Free members can post 14 items every 7 days.
Link to the New Triberr Information.