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You Don’t Have to be Irish to Hang at the National Gallery in Dublin
European and British Art at the National Gallery of Ireland
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He’s a liar. He’s a grifter. He’s a bully. He’s President!
A review of Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump Continue reading
The Irish Art Room
Irish artists at the National Gallery of Ireland Continue reading
24 Hours in Dublin
Some art, some history, some stout Continue reading
The Congressional Hall of Shame: Preston Brooks
The first blows of the Civil War were struck with a cane. Continue reading
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Tagged Charles Sumner, Civil War, Congress, history, Preston Brooks, slavery, South Carolina
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The Congressional Hall of Shame: James Traficant
The vote to expel James Traficant from Congress: 420-1 Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, corruption, history, James Traficant, Tea Party, Youngstown
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The Congressional Hall of Shame: Theodore G. Bilbo
A man whose bigotry was so legendary Pete Seeger sang a song about it. Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, history, Mississippi, racism, Theodore Bilbo, white supremacy
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The Congressional Hall of Shame: B.H. Roberts
Three wives were two too many for this elected rep. Continue reading
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Tagged B.H. Roberts, church of Latter Day Saints, history, House of Representatives, Mormons, polygamy, Utah
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The Congressional Hall of Shame: John Bullock Clark
The first member of the House to be expelled. Continue reading
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Tagged Civil War, Confederacy, Congress, history, House of Representatives, John Bullock Clark, Missouri
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The Blanton Contemporary Galleries
Blanton Museum of Art, University of Texas, Austin Continue reading
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