Scrapbook Americana
What makes America Beautiful?
All things American: Past, Present, Future. We are a blend of many things here in the United States of America. This is a space to share those many slices of American Pie: History, Family, Friends, All-American Activities, Culture, Humor, Icons, Inventions, Landscape, People and Passtimes. We are the Melting Pot of the World: Stories of Native and Immigrant Ancestry.
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Freshest Slices of American Pie
Recently updated lenses in Scrapbook Americana
The Original Star Spangled Banner housed at the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC.
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Most Recently Updated "Scrapbook" Lenses:
The Secret of Getting Married in Las Vegas, Pueblo Indian Culture, Broadway Shows, Albany: NY's Capital, The Original Mardi Gras: Mobile, AL
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Welcome to the Scrapbook Americana Group!
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Lenses by New Group Members:
Christene -- "Broadway Shows"
Robbin -- "I Really Love Lucy!"
Barbara -- "North American Rivers"
Scott -- "Historic Charleston"
Patricia -- "Pennsylvania Attractions"
Sophie -- "Chicago Magnified"
JR -- "Glacier National Park"
Keith -- "Why Lincoln, Nebraska..."
Joanne -- "Sedona, Arizona"
Tammy -- "Pueblo Indian Culture"
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Pennsylvania Attractions, Artists in Residence (AiR), Glacier National Park., Broadway Shows, Battleship USS Alabama (BB-60)
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JUNE is:
National American Rivers Month!
How about some White-water Rafting, Canoing or a Float-Trip?
29- National Camera Day
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Glacier National Park.
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What is there to do in Glacier National Park? Where is it located? In this article, I will answer both of these questions and more. Glacier National Park is located in Montana and is quite close to the Canadian border. In fact, there is another park...
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Artists in Residence (AiR)
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Artists in Residence (AiR) is the video library of the arts. AiR takes viewers into the studios of award-winning artists as they create their work and discuss the joys and challenges of pursuing a career in the arts. Visit AiR on the web at http://ww...
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Texas Wildflowers :: Lady Bird Johnson
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I'm not a Texas girl. Yet one of the things that I like best about Texas are the wildflowers. With 268,000 square miles - most of it undeveloped - there is plenty of room for a riot of wildflowers! Bluebonnets, paintbrushes, phlox and salvia are...
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Rivers of North America
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This lens is on a quest to take you on a journey on as many rivers in North America as possible. Like all adventures this journey will take time so please come back often and join me on this quest for the River. JUNE is National American Rivers...
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Lensmaster Honors
People's Choice Awards / By Invitation Only Contest
February 2007
#1 Content Lens Category
JimB - National Parks and Monuments
Lens of the Day
2007
July 15 - Margaret_Schaut - Texas Wildflowers :: Ladybird Johnson
2006
Dec 31 - JimB...
Make a Declaration - Leave Your "John Hancock"
GuestbookSay "hello", start a discussion or leave a comment.
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elishadavis
Informative and interesting! Great job. Keet it up. Cheers. :D Posted June 08, 2007 |
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Robbin
Thanks for inviting to join the group, it looks great and I've lots of lenses to explore. Posted June 04, 2007 |
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PatinKC
Thanks for adding my lens Branson Buzz. Posted March 21, 2007 |
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KCStargazer
Congratulations, Jim on your double award-winning lens on National Parks and Monuments! We're all so proud of you and pleased to have you here in our group! Posted March 06, 2007 |
Uniquely American Experiences
From the modest Amish Way to Hillbilly Radio to Sin City...
9 lenses here
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National Parks and Monuments
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This lens provides links to detailed information about national park service sites to help you plan a trip, learn more about these special areas, and keep you informed about what you can do to help ensure that they will continue to be protected for f...
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The Original Mardi Gras: Mobile, AL
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Most people associate Mardi Gras in the US with the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is true that New Orleans hosts the largest and most popular Mardi Gras, but they were not the first to celebrate the Carnival season. That honor goes to their smal...
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Pennsylvania Attractions
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Explore the Pennsylvania Mountains with your family and discover unique Pennsylvania Attractions that can only be found in the small villages and communities. Many of these attractions are rarely found by tourists. Allow me to...
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Broadway Shows
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Musicals or plays, comedies or dramas, if you are looking for ideas for your next trip to New York City you will find all that Broadway has to offer right here. This lens provides an up-to-date list of Broadway shows, info on where to order tickets,...
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Branson Buzz
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Branson is considered the "Live Music Show Capital of the World" with over 30 theaters playing host to over 60 Shows. It's a fun "family friendly" place to go!!
Favorite American Pass-Times
What do people like to do in America?
More than 5 lenses here - refresh your browser for a new view!
Fast Cars, Motorcycles, Homemaking, Movie Stars, Dogs, Beer & More!
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The Thor-acle
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I'm Thor and I'm Completely Perfect. You don't know me, but you will! You don't like bulldogs, but you will! You think I'm ferocious, you think I'm too big? You'll be stuck on me before its over! Thor on Wikifido Cr...
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Triumph Motorcycles
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Triumph Motorcycles. The absolute best motorcycles EVER built. Triumph motorcycles have been in continuous production longer than any other motorcycle company on the planet. That includes Harley Davidson. Triumph started building motorcycles (as Triu...
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Homemaking & Housekeeping - Get Yourself Organized
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Homemaking. It's a full-time job. But it’s one that I love and I’ve found to be truly rewarding. I know I’ve needed a lot of help along the way. I’ve created this lens in the hopes that I can help you in your daily routine, to...
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Nascar Motor Racing
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To the fans of Nascar and Stockcar Racing... This lens is a complete reference that brings both NASCAR neophytes and longtime enthusiasts, up to speed on the sport's fascinating history and current intricacies... Featured entries include all the lates...
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Autograph Collecting - Old Hollywood
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It's odd to think as a 12-year-old that many of my favorite actors and actresses had already passed away. There was no way to get Judy Garland to ever sign a photo for me. Clark Gable had been dead for years. I began a mission to write to stars and r...
State of Democracy: Election 2008
Government and the Democratic Process
Bring on the Candidates...
Plenty of room for more!
Show us YOUR best lens on a 2008 hopeful!
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Obama Democratic Nominee for President of the United States
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Barack Obama has dedicated his life to public service as a community organizer, civil rights attorney, leader in the Illinois state Senate and the US Congress.
Maps of the USA
Know Your Geography!
Directionally challenged? Need a refresher?
Mind-boggling array of all kinds of maps of the USA:
NationalAtlas.gov
Where Have YOU Been?
American Tourism
Who's Here?
We're naming names!
...but only 5 will show at a time. Refresh your browser for a new list!
American Icons
People, Symbols & Phenomena of American Pop Culture
What's more American than...
Elvis
Marilyn
Paul Simon
Bette Davis
Freddy Fender
Lucille Ball...?
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Elvis Impersonators - The King's Tribute Artists
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Elvis impersonators from Vegas to Hong Kong put all their heart and soul into preformances entertaining the public (and themselves). You can't not smile at a Elvis. For the record, the plural of Elvis is Elvi. And, a female Elvis is...
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Bette Davis - She could handle a cigarette, a man, and a gun.
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"Bette Davis Eyes" is the name of a popular song, best known for being performed by Kim Carnes. The song was written in 1974 by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon. DeShannon recorded the song that same year on her album New Arrangement. But it was...
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Marilyn Monroe: Icon of an Era
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Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) was an actress, singer, and model. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, she was destined for fame. Marilyn was married to Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller, and allegedly had affairs with President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, a...
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I Really Love Lucy
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As a baby boomer, I, along with millions of others, grew up loving Lucille Ball. Her life has always been of interest to me. From the extraordinary business woman to the rocky marriage between her and the love of her life, there was a lot more to th...
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Paul Simon
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Everything on Paul Simon (and Art Garfunkel)
Home of the Brave: American History
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USS PCE
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This is a photo of the USS PCE 884 that my dad was on. I'm no expert on this subject. It's something I was helping my dad with. Recently, he passed away and I am going to do what I can to continue with this project. If you have information that would...
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Battleship USS Alabama (BB-60)
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The US Navy battleship USS Alabama (BB-60) was launched from the Norfolk Navy Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia on February 16, 1942 and was commissioned on August 16 of that same year. In nearly five years of commissioned service, the USS Alab...
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World War II US Navy
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This is a photo of the USS PCE 884 that my dad was on. This site has information about the US Navy in World War 2 I'm not an expert on this subject. It's something I was helping my dad with. Recently, he passed away and I am going to do what I c...
Land of the Free: American Diversity
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National Tartan Week
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Celebrate the legacy of our shared heritage EVERY year during March and April--Tartan Week In the United States, there are more than 20 million people who can claim descent from Scotland, most of whom take immense pride in their Scottish heritag...
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Martin Luther King
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The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., Ph.D. (January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968)
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Amish Community
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"Keep out of her, my people, that you do not share in her sins." Quoted by Jesus and taken absolutely literally by the Amish, they seem to be a 'peculiar people.' This peculiar people are very plain, very simple, but not at all stupid. Within the ra...
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George Washington Carver
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Born into slavery he became a famous scientist and humanitarian.
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Women's History
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This Lens celebrates Women, especially during March - Women's History Month. To honor the originality, beauty, imagination, and multiple dimensions of women’s lives, we have chosen Women’s Art: Women’s Vision as the 2008 theme for National Wom...
Native America
Indiginous First Nations Peoples
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ULALI
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First Nations women's a cappella trio, ULALI Trio members Pura Fe (Tuscarora), Soni Moreno (Apache, Yaqui, Mayan) and Jennifer Kresiberg (Tuscarora) create their own sound by blending their strong traditional roots and personal contemporary styles. Up...
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Pueblo Indian Culture
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Welcome. This site is dedicated to the rich cultures of the Pueblo Indians who live in New Mexico. There are 19 recognized Pueblos who share ancient ancestors, but today each has its own distinct personality, with individual festivals, specialized ha...
Amish America
Unique American Sub-Culture
Everything you always wanted to know about the Amish...
but were afraid to ask. (And much more!)
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Amish Christmas
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The Amish celebrate Christmas in the time honored Christian manner, with a clear focus on the birth of Christ. Like everything else, though, they bring a simplicity that was completely overwhelmed in the greater world. This lense gathers information...
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Amish School Shooting
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The horrible tragedy of the Amish school shooting is surely a defining event for that community in the modern age. It has also raised the question, "What kind of country has America become?" The massacre has sent shockwaves throughout...
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Amish American Heritage
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The Amish have a profound love of America, the one country that allowed them to live their peculiar lifestyle freely. For this reason, they hold certain 'Americana' in high regard, and whether through their cooperatives or in their home workshops, ar...
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RFID Chips & The Amish- The Canaries in the Coal Mines
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RFID Chips, (radio frequency identification) are a very controversial subject for any reason. For the Amish, however, this technological development is extremely alarming. In the normal course of living, they avoid technologie...
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Amish Religion
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The Amish religion take several forms and it can be confusing to sort out the different orders, how they relate, and why some are using technologies that other groups do not. In some ways, the Amish are much like Catholic religious orders, with...
All-American Kids
Growing Up in America
What it's like to grow up in the USA-
From the Cradle through College
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Chi Phi: America's Oldest Fraternity
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Chi Phi, strong from north to south and from east to west proudly maintains its status as the world's oldest men's college Fraternity. Founded at Princeton University in 1824, the University of North Carolina in 1858, and Hobart College in 1860, Chi...
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Classic Sesame Street
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I don't know if it is an over inflated memory of when I was a kid, higher expectations built up over time, or simply that today's Sesame Street just doesn't have what it used to, but I am not a big fan of today's Sesame Street. I will do my bes...
Hometown America
Local Inerest and Topics
Calling all Home Towns!
6 home towns...and growing!
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Chicago Magnified
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Beating a path of it's own, Chicago is crammed full of unique experiences and destinations. Known as the Second City, Chicago is second to none when it comes to cultural venues, festivals, nightlife, diverse cuisine, loyalty to our teams, and p...
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Places - Las Lomitas, Albuquerque
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Las Lomitas is a neighborhood in Albquerque, New Mexico, near the petroglyphs and immediately west of Unser Boulevard.
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Historic Charleston
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This lens is about the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina. I'll be bringing to you the best of the best of South Carolina's most historic city. Come back often and interact with this lens as you will be able to submit your own content and vo...
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Shawnee Mission: An Imaginary City
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In the Greater Kansas City Metropolitain area, on the Kansas side of the state line and in the County of Johnson is a MYTHICAL CITY called "SHAWNEE MISSION". It is hight time to explode this myth, and the reasons behind it. Pictured here is...
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Why Lincoln Nebraska is a great place to live and to visit.
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I moved here in 1982 after graduating from Sioux Falls College in Sioux Falls South Dakota in 1981 and working for one year in Sioux Falls. I have spent 26 years of my life in Lincoln Nebraska and find it an enjoyable place to live. It is both quiet...
American Eats
Food, Recipes, Cooking and More...
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Amish Recipes
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There is a lot made of certain Amish recipes, and it seems that every Amish recipe book and site has the same ones. That list is so short that it is a miracle the Amish can survive on such a limited diet! The truth is that the Amish have far more rec...
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Kansas City Unique Eats
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Travelling to Kansas City and wondering where to eat? Living in Kansas City and looking for a new place to go? Tired of the McTaste, that bland sameness of Anytown USA, INC.? Here's a look at some Kansas City Metropolitan area one-of-a-kind places to...
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Grandma's Magic Pan: Adventures in Cast Iron Cooking
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This lens is dedicated to my Grandma. She could cook ANYTHING in that old iron skillet and it would be delicious! Heck, she could cook anything period and it would be delicious! Something as simple as a plain chicken breast, dredged in flour, with a...
Made In USA
Looking for American-Made Goods?
Quality Items, Made in the USA.
Only 5 will show at a time, but there is much more here!
Refresh your Browser to see a different selection.
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Amish Bread Boxes
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Amish are prolific bread bakers, and they understand how to use and store bread. Here are some of the best Amish bread boxes in the country, all hand made, all solid wood. Order through the Online Amish Mall P...
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Amish Mission Mirrors
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The Amish make many mirrors, but have a special preference for the mission style. Good mission design is very strong, which allows for thicker, heavier and optically perfect mirror glass. These mir...
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Amish Furniture Construction Details
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Amish Furniture has a wide range of important construction methods, all of which affect the quality of your pieces. Many of these Amish methods have been imitated (simulated) by mass production and cheap imported pieces, but looks don't t...
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Amish Toys
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Great toys, games, pull toys and other things, all hand-crafted by the Indiana Amish craftsmen. Wonderful gifts, even fun for you! These are all built out of solid wood, usually oak or maple, but on occasion in other woods too....
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Amish Grandfather Clocks
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The Amish have a way with wood, and that also goes for their clocks! As you can see, they have carefully designed and built these with the most gorgeous styling, the best hardware, and all the practical features that mak...
Scrapbook Americana Veteran Lensmasters
A rotating showcase of our contributing Lensmasters...Only 5 will show at a time. Refresh your browser for a new view!
Oh, say can you see...?
How Well Do You Know the National Anthem?The STAR SPANGLED BANNER
Some people mistakenly call this song by the first few words in the first line "Oh, say can you see", but that is NOT the title!
(So, please, STOP IT!)
llustrated American History Library
From the American RevolutionAll Beautifully illstrated, with hand-penned calligraphy, these books are a wonderful addition to any home or family library.
The Constitution of the United States of America
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The Declaration Of Independence by Sam Fink
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The Three Documents That Made America (Unabridged) by Sam Fink
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APM: Weekend America
Bill Radke's weekly show from Los AngelesAmerican Public Media Radio Program Podcasts.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byFreedom of Speech
Opinions From the Washington Post
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byAmerican Diversity Illustrated Library
The People of AmericaGetting the Bigger Picture:
Great books on the ultimate Melting Pot.
African American Dance: An Illustrated History by Barbara S. Glass
Africans brought as slaves to North America arrive more...0 points
The American Heritage Cookbook and Illustrated History of American Eating & Drinking
Cookbook with 500 great traditional recipes and hi more...0 points
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All things American:
Past, Present, Future.
We are a blend of many things here in the United States of America.
This is a space to share those many slices of American Pie:
History, Family, Friends, All-American Activities, Culture, Humor, Icons, Inventions, People and Passtimes.
We are the Melting Pot of the World:
Stories of Native and Immigrant Ancestry.
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All things American:
Past, Present, Future.
We are a blend of many things here in the United States of America.
This is a space to share those many slices of American Pie:
History, Family, Friends, All-American Activities, Culture, Humor, Icons, Inventions, People and Passtimes.
We are the Melting Pot of the World:
Stories of Native and Immigrant Ancestry.
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