The full moon on July 16 is known as the Full Thunder Moon, or the Elk Moon, the Buck Moon or the Buffalo Moon. Historically, month names are names of moons in lunisolar calendars. Such names have gained currency in American folklore. They appear in print more widely outside ofContinue Reading
The full moon on June 17, 2019 will be a Full Strawberry Moon, also known as a Mead Moon or a Rose Moon. Historically, month names are names of moons in lunisolar calendars. Such names have gained currency in American folklore. They appear in print more widely outside of theContinue Reading
The full moon on May 18, 2019 is the Full Flower Moon. It is also called a Milk Moon or a Green Grass Moon. Historically, month names are names of moons in lunisolar calendars. Such names have gained currency in American folklore. They appear in print more widely outside ofContinue Reading
This April full moon on the 19th is named a Pink Moon, also known as a Seed Moon. Historically, month names are names of moons in lunisolar calendars. Such names have gained currency in American folklore. They appear in print more widely outside of the almanac tradition from the 1990sContinue Reading
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Lincoln led the nation through the Civil War, its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional, andContinue Reading
Valentine’s Day is is celebrated annually on February 14. Also known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, Valentine’s Day is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions around the world, although it is not a public holiday in any country.Continue Reading
This February’s full moon is named the Snow Moon. This moon is also known as a Raccoon Moon. It shines brightly on February 19, 2019. Historically, month names are names of moons in lunisolar calendars. Such names have gained currency in American folklore. They appear in print more widely outsideContinue Reading
Looking for words within words is challenging, especially when trying to isolate a specific person or time. The words found in TOM JONES will reveal more of the person if his title is used, as in PROFESSOR TOM JONES or TOM JONES, ESQUIRE. Adding a nickname also makes the termsContinue Reading
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945), often referred to by his initials FDR, was an American statesman and political leader who served as the 32nd president of the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945. A Democrat, he won a record four presidential electionsContinue Reading
William McKinley (January 29, 1843 – September 14, 1901) was the 25th president of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897, until his assassination six months into his second term. McKinley led the nation to victory in the Spanish–American War, raised protective tariffs to promote American industry and keptContinue Reading