When you have the time, please visit the Library of Congress web site section, as indicated in my post, and read Dr. Arnett's entire Centennial Thanksgiving Sermon. In it, this scholarly man traces the history of nations, a pursuit which sheds light on some of the headlines of today's ideological conflicts both at home and abroad. You will not be sorry about spending the time to read his work. There are pictures of him available on line also.
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