American Military

Civil War's 54th Massachusetts Regiment

Of the many African-American regiments that served the Union Army during the American Civil War, the 54th Massachusetts regiment may be the most famous. The regiment was the first in the Union Army to enlist black soldiers. It's also the unit depicte...

Vietnam: We Could Have Won

Today, three and a half decades after our withdrawal from Vietnam, it may be constructive to look back and ask if the U.S. military ever discovered the elements of a strategy in South Vietnam that, given the proper circumstances, might have achieved...

Battleship USS Alabama (BB-60)

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...

U.S. Veterans: In The Wake Of War

One of the many results of war are the waves of disabled American Veterans. I have been in the V.A. System for over 30 years and have known vets from WWI, WWII, The Korean War, Viet Nam War and now Desert Storm and Afghanistan. Not to mention all the...

Presidents

Amish American Heritage

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...

The Early Years of Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt

You are about to read a brief summary of the pre-presidential years of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. starting with his birth. You will learn about the amazing amount of accomplishments he had and why he is one of the most respected figures in American histo...

Special American People

Andrew Vachss

Andrew Vachss is not especially well known, in the celebrity sense. Yet he is an important, influential and even heroic man in the best sense of the word. Some know him as a top-notch crime writer, others as a lawyer, others as someone who works with...

DeLorean

John Z. Delorean, long admired for his great work in the automobile industry and his vision and designs of fabulous cars, excited everyone with his new venture: Delorean  Motor  Cars.  The industry desperately needed his vision, though...

Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright is one of those few geniuses who had a vision of the greatness of the human soul.  Integrating the wholeness of a human life, nature's landscapes, and an achingly painful beauty, to live in a Wright Way is to be at one with th...

A Tribute to Secretary Rumsfeld

This is a well deserve tribute to a great American hero. He has served his county with honor and distinction and he has suffered great criticism by his detractors. He has made our military stronger and our country safer and for that I am grateful. Re...

barack obama

New Fresh Lenses

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Featured American Place Lenses

Great lenses about specific places in America

Chincoteague Island

This page describes Chincoteague Island Virginia, one of the premier family vacation spots on the USA East Coast. Chincoteague Island is home of the wild Chincoteague ponies, made famous in the novel Misty of Chincoteague. The island is packed with a...

National Parks and Monuments

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...

Potomac River: The Nation's River

From Fairfax Stone to Point Lookout, the Potomac River is a source of recreation and majestic beauty. Here's information on the Potomac's recreation and conservation opportunities. Visit the guestbook to share how you enjoy the Potomac.

Chesapeake Bay

This lens introduces the Chesapeake Bay, a vital natural resource along the Mid-Atlantic coast of the USA.

Anacostia River: Washington DC's Other River

The Anacostia River is a tributary of Washington DC's more famous river, the Potomac. After years of neglect, the District government has "discovered" the Anacostia and its waterfront. The Anacostia provides lots of opportunities for recrea...

Historical American Lenses

African-American History Facts

Let's celebrate the people and events of Black History in America. The study of African-American history has come a long way since Dr. Carter G. Woodson instituted Negro History Week.

get your kicks on route 66

I've been greatly inspired from my travels upon the old highway...while much of it no longer exists, if you are patient, you can find more than you might otherwise have thought still remained...not long ago, trying to locate sections of the old road...

American Politics

Washington DC Politics: Local Edition

All politics is local, even in the nation's capitol. Here we talk about the goings on of Washington DC's City Council, mayor, ANC Commissioners and school board. For those who can't get enough of DC politics, here's your District politics fix. DC's...

John Fenzel's Lenses

Thirteen Days in October: The Cuban Missile Crisis

In the summer of 1962, the Soviet Union dispatched a fleet of commercial cargo ships filled with nuclear missiles, launchers and anti-aircraft guns--all under false manifests--across the Atlantic Ocean to Fidel Castro's Cuba. Forty thousand Sovi...

Vietnam: We Could Have Won

Today, three and a half decades after our withdrawal from Vietnam, it may be constructive to look back and ask if the U.S. military ever discovered the elements of a strategy in South Vietnam that, given the proper circumstances, might have achieved...

Featured Americana Lenses

Unusual things of interest in America

The Original Mardi Gras: Mobile, AL

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...

Chi Phi: America's Oldest Fraternity

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...

Artists in Residence (AiR)

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...

The Atlantic Flyway

This page explores the Atlantic Flyway - the migratory path of waterfowl, shorebirds, pelagic birds, and songbirds of the North American East Coast.

Americans & Their Food

Amish Heritage Food: Delicious, Comforting & Organic

I get many requests for  Amish foods!  Here  is a very convenient way for you to get Amish cheese, noodles, meats, and other WONDERFUL Amish foods! Nearly  all Amish farms are now organic, and so most of the items you see here are...

Organic Heritage Amish Popcorn! Yummy Fabulous!

Once you've had Amish popcorn, made with Amish popcorn oil and drizzled with Amish butter, well, there is  just NO GOING BACK! In comparison, all other popcorns just taste stale and flat, in the same way that after you've had homemade noodles, bo...

great hamburgers

the great all american hamburger...yum...no matter where you go there is a hamburger waiting for you when you get there...it is the quintessential fast food, the original road food, the king of backyard barbeque...grilled, fried, broiled, it's all go...

Amish Recipes

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...

American Activities

Mardi Gras Music

Music and Mardi Gras go hand in hand.  This lens lists the top Mardi Gras songs of all time.  Check them out, download them, burn them to a CD, load them on your iPod, then throw a Mardi Gras party!  Laissez bon temps roule!

Videotaping Your Baby's Delivery

            This is one gift that won't be duplicated. ;) Click here to read about The Pregnant Keychain! 

Travel The Crooked Road, Virginia's Music Trail Where You Will Hear Traditional Country, Bluegrass, Old-Time, Gospel and Mountain Music...

Have some fun, make a friend smile and get a chance to win one of five hand made guitars or mandolins.... Go to the "build a lyric" song generator and type in some details about the person you will be sending the song to...it is that easy!!!...

Nascar Motor Racing

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...

Chips Poker

Hey there!  My name is Chip and I thought I'd create a lens about one of my favorite games, poker.  This is my first lens so I'm not sure what else to write here.....welcome to Chips Poker!

Horrors in America

As time progresses, violence and hideous crimes are all too common.

Seung Cho: Virginia Tech Massacre - Modern Day Korean-American Killer

It went down at 7:15 AM, Monday morning - April 16, 2007.  Seung-Hui Cho massacred 33 (including himself).  Virginia Tech Professors and students were executed in a matter of hours.  Explore this bizarre and sudden event...

Amish School Shooting

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...

Specially American Businesses

The Wall Around the World

The Wall Around the World - Eternal Wall really has no limits. As the Eternal Wall grows, we hope to provide businesses and people, both big and small with the perfect vehicle to promote their websites; a visual search engine of sorts. We envision a...

The Secrets of Getting Married in Las Vegas

Oh, Las Vegas - Sin City and Gambling Capital of the World; some people even call it the Entertainment Capital of the World, although cities like New York and Los Angeles may have reasonable claims to that title too. However, nobody disputes that Las...

Yuengling - America's Oldest Brewery

Founded in 1829, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. of Pottsville, PA, is recognized as "America's Oldest Brewery".  Yuengling (pronounced Ying-ling) has a very loyal customer base in Pennsylvania and surrounding states because of their gr...

Americana Products

Best of Washington DC T-shirts and Gifts

Check out our Washington DC t-shirts and gifts from Best of Washington DC T-shirts and Gifts, an online shop for gifts, covering DC neighborhoods from Anacostia to Woodridge. Grab great gear like the DC flag shirt seen at left. We also have political...

Maryland T-shirts and Gifts

We hope you enjoy this selection of Maryland t-shirts, sweatshirts, flags, stickers and other gifts.

The Prevailing Winds of Blue America

U.S. Senator Barack Obama said it best: "I believe that we have a righteous wind at our backs, and that as we stand on the crossroads of history, we can make the right choices and meet the challenges that face us." This lens highlights some...

Totally American

1963 Corvette Grand Sport

Breaking news- the #002 of the two original ROADSTERS is going on the auction block in January- take a look if you want to see Corvette history being made! This Corvette was stashed away, never finished, never assembled, until recently when my broth...

Amish Bedroom Furniture

Amish hand crafted beds are the best in the world! This bed collection shown here is  by only one of our many, very talented Amish craftsmen!  We were fortunate to be able to add this line  of  beautiful  beds to our collecti...

Americana Resources, Reference & Information

WDVX Radio

"Probably the best radio station in the world..." John McManus, 7th Annual Music Issue, Oxford American

National Park Books

There are many good books about national parks, covering everything from adventure narratives, guidebooks, novels, humor and history. Listed below are just a few recommendations from a retired veteran of 30 years as a national park ranger and a membe...

American Idol News

American Idol Season 8 is all set, and this season seems to be the most controversial of them all. Each week Millions of fans tune in to watch the performances and find out who is going home.  Find your results and updates here:  Ame...

The People's Contest for Best Lenses!

Lensrank doesn't cover everything! We have so many wonderful lenses on Squidoo, that we want you to enter yours in the people's favorites contest.Be seen, get known, get favorited!!! Let's get to know each other and see who is making Squidoo a GREAT place!

'By Invitation Only' Great Lensmaster Monthly Contest

Add your best lens here!  Vote on the lenses here!  This is a community, grass-roots lensmaster effort to find, get to know, and support each other!  We are looking for the shining stars, the wonderful content pages, and the terrific c...

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