rielle
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Post by rielle on Apr 27, 2009 3:06:37 GMT -8
Today is the 187th anniversary of the birth of Ulysses Grant, born in Point Pleasant, Ohio on April 27th, 1822!
And as one of many Grant-philes here, I just wanted to wish Jim and Artie's President many happy returns of the day! Happy Birthday, Sir! And thank you, Mr. President for your selfless, dauntless service to this nation of ours in its darkest days!
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Paradox Eyes
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Post by Paradox Eyes on Apr 27, 2009 4:57:12 GMT -8
Ahh! My favorite Prez. (did a term paper on him in High School)
Happy B-Day U.S.G!!!!
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Post by MissRedhead on Apr 27, 2009 6:27:14 GMT -8
Happy B-Day to a truely amazing patriot!
and as google reminds up, today is Samuel Morse's birthday, who made easier communication for our boys than mailing letters ;-)
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Post by Artiespet on Apr 27, 2009 7:53:45 GMT -8
Happy Bday to Artie and Jim's boss! I love Grant and that whole time in History. Grant is in a tie for my favorite President.
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Y Gal
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Post by Y Gal on Apr 27, 2009 9:33:50 GMT -8
Happy Birthday President Grant! I enjoy reading and learning about that time in history also. We have a Civil War reenactment coming up in a few months in our area, and I'll be there.  |
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Post by California gal on Apr 27, 2009 10:04:10 GMT -8
Happy Birthday, Sam. If ever a person lived the American Dream, U.S. Grant did--rising from virtually nothing to become the great leader he was. Better yet, the respect for him has grown over time, both as a general and president--and as a man. Thanks for hiring Jim & Artie too. |
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Post by pidge on Apr 27, 2009 17:59:35 GMT -8
Happy Birthday, Mr. President!! Here's a link to his gravesite: www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=411Wow. So much I didn't know. I didn't know he died of throat cancer. Poor man. Or that after his Presidency, he lost all his money from Wall Street. Sheesh. Kinda like nowadays. Strong man. Strong character. That much I knew. |
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Post by Artiespet on Apr 27, 2009 18:07:24 GMT -8
Yep the man died as he lived...hard. But he was definitely a strong man. You should read his autobigraphy. I got my copy in a really good deal from qpb
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Post by pidge on Apr 27, 2009 18:13:59 GMT -8
Yep the man died as he lived...hard. But he was definitely a strong man. You should read his autobigraphy. I got my copy in a really good deal from qpb qpb? Qohart's private books? ;D |
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Post by Artiespet on Apr 27, 2009 18:23:27 GMT -8
SNERK
no nothing as good as that. Its just qpb.com otherwise known as quality paperback books (but you ca get hardback books)
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Post by pidge on Apr 27, 2009 18:29:18 GMT -8
So it's a good read then?
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Post by Artiespet on Apr 27, 2009 18:41:09 GMT -8
oh but of course!  |
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Post by California gal on Apr 27, 2009 19:19:54 GMT -8
Grant's autobiography is considered one of the finest ever written. I own a second edition. Tried to get a first edition but it was just a wee bit out of my price range.
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Post by pidge on Apr 28, 2009 9:58:48 GMT -8
Grant's autobiography is considered one of the finest ever written. I own a second edition. Tried to get a first edition but it was just a wee bit out of my price range. How much is "wee?" I think I need to look online for available copies. Or the library but I'd end up paying for it in overdue fines. LOL. |
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Post by California gal on Apr 28, 2009 10:17:18 GMT -8
It's been a long time--pre ebay.  I used to get a newsletter from a Philadelpha CW organization where people offered books and other stuff for sale. I think I paid around $30 for the 2nd ed. But i do not remember how much a first edition was. All I remember is that I couldn't afford it! |
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Post by Artiespet on Apr 28, 2009 10:25:57 GMT -8
It's been a long time--pre ebay. I used to get a newsletter from a Philadelpha CW organization where people offered books and other stuff for sale. I think I paid around $30 for the 2nd ed. But i do not remember how much a first edition was. All I remember is that I couldn't afford it! Well there is one on ebay at the moment going for 440.00 Hmmm I wonder if I could sell Kenneths plane ticket  |
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I used to get a newsletter from a Philadelpha CW organization where people offered books and other stuff for sale. I think I paid around $30 for the 2nd ed. But i do not remember how much a first edition was. All I remember is that I couldn't afford it!