my favorite American century

[novapsyche]

Events Which Influenced and Shaped the United States, 1800-1899

Some interesting bits:

1800: Horse-drawn railroads go into use in Eastern United States (early 1800's).

1802: Napoleon proclaims himself emperor.

1803: To get money for war, Napoleon sells Louisiana Territory to U.S.

1803: Atomic theory first published.

1810: Census counts 7,239,881 persons in United States.

1828: Noah Webster publishes American Dictionary of English Language, Apr 14.

1835: U.S.A. becomes debt free (briefly) for only time in history.

1864: In God We Trust put on American coins for the first time April 22.

1892: Pledge of Allegiance published. Changes made in 1954.

Comments

[droid-1.livejournal.com]

And the Droit family came to the US from France, and settled near St. Louis.

Poem

[poetpainter77.livejournal.com]

Okay, you really need to look at the poem titled "Eventually Mauked" in poems. I REALLY REALLY needs help. I think there were some things I didn't cover in my comments. I can't decide if he should just throw it away or remake it until it's original. And also, there's an incredibly random line in there that doesn't make any sense. I think he could use your help. You're an incredible poet.