"Bloody Monday" in Louisville, KY

In the mid 1800’s, the American Nativists (also known as “Know Nothings”) were convinced that the newly arrived (mostly Irish and German and other Catholic immigrants would undermine the American way of life. In cities across this country, there was unrest: it was a time of great change and uncertainty, fear, violence, slavery, and prejudice (“No Irish Need Apply”)… and rioting. Louisville’s “Bloody Monday” election day rioting in August 1855 was certainly among the most violent outbreaks, with 22 confirmed deaths (though there is reason to believe that the real number was greater). 

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The National Museum of African American History and Culture

After many years of lobbying, planning, and site work, the The National Museum of African American History and Culture has opened its doors.  Clicking on the picture above will take you to the museum.

To find out more about its mission and exhibits, visit this link from NPR featuring audio from their broadcasts.

Election season is upon us

Thanks to the nice people at McGraw Hill (a textbook provider) I invite you to look at "Election Central" blog for information and links to many other sources of interest within their pages.  Click the graphic below to go to their site: