GDG- Article - Is History History?

[Robert Lawrence]

I recall my first visit time I visited  my daughter when she was a
freshman at GWU. We took a short walk from her dorm and ended up in
front of the White House she said"I wondered where that was at. She did,
however , know ever knock and cranny of Georgetown.

-----Original Message-----
From: gettysburg-bounces at arthes.com
[mailto:gettysburg-bounces at arthes.com] On Behalf Of Alan D. Brunelle
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 8:37 AM
To: GDG
Subject: Re: GDG- Article - Is History History?

Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:


Walt Higgins wrote:
> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:
>
>
> Although it is a year old, this article just appeared in the Newport
News Daily Press.  It is disturbing what a low priority history
education has become in this country.  Hopefully, the new VC is a step
toward reversing this trend. 
>  
> -- Walt

Good news: My 18 year old daughter has 3 friends (that I know of) who 
are majoring in History at college, so there are at least 3 more who 
will hopefully carry the banner...

Bad news: One of them attends Gettysburg College, and one would normally

think that was /great/ news. However, as of the winter break /she had 
never toured the battlefield!/ She told me she was interested in 
European history - Where's my Catch-22 "What the hell is wrong with good

ol' U-S-of-A history?"

I was thunderstruck (to say the least). She did promise me that she 
would do so before she got back for the summer. Haven't seen her yet to 
check up on her! :-)

Alan
 
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