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History on Purpose is a study of history from a common sense perspective. Presenting a view of the past that examines the impact of good and honorable events which have helped to advance humanity throughout the ages.

Recent clinical trials with a sampling of readers have demonstrated a 90% elimination of anxiety and harmful mental toxins attributed to the guilt-trip mentality caused by chronic fixation upon the atrocities and “evils” within the historical record.

 

 

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  • After a temporary cease-fire over the Mother’s Day holiday, the battle over women, or amidst women, or for women’s votes resumed.

    Michelle Goldberg resumes the war on women after Mother’s Day

    After a temporary cease-fire over the Mother’s Day holiday, the battle over women, or amidst women, or for women’s votes resumed. Published 7:25 p.m. May 16, 2012 - Comments

     
  • It is ironic that the Mother’s Day holiday in the United States was born from pain and emotional wounds left over from the American Civil War which caused women to question their value as mothers, while America in 2012 appears to be deeply divided over the value of motherhood. Photo: Mother's Day card from 1915

    Mother’s Day and mom's value

    It is ironic that the Mother’s Day holiday in the United States was born from pain and emotional wounds left over from the American Civil War which caused women to question their value as mothers, while America in 2012 appears to be deeply divided over the value of motherhood. Published 9:22 a.m. May 13, 2012 - Comments

     
  • A deeper understanding of events surrounding the Cinco de Mayo victory can give deeper insight into U.S. – Mexican relations. Photo: Charge of the Mexican Cavalry at the Battle of Puebla

    Cinco de Mayo and the American Civil War

    A deeper understanding of events surrounding the Cinco de Mayo victory can give deeper insight into U.S. – Mexican relations. Published 2:43 p.m. May 5, 2012 - Comments

     
  • After days of media attention, EPA official Al Armendariz probably wishes he hadn’t paid much attention to Roman history.

    EPA official's crucifixion remarks are revealing

    After days of media attention, EPA official Al Armendariz probably wishes he hadn’t paid much attention to Roman history. Published 9:10 p.m. April 30, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Earth Day really got off the ground (so to speak) forty two years ago. However, many Americans don’t realize that there are actually two distinct dates for the celebration.

    What’s up with two separate Earth Days?

    Earth Day really got off the ground (so to speak) forty two years ago. However, many Americans don’t realize that there are actually two distinct dates for the celebration. Published 8:52 p.m. April 22, 2012 - Comments

     
  • St. Patrick may very well be the most popular saint in history, but most people who festively celebrate St. Patrick’s Day do not know the real man behind the myths and legends.

    Who was Saint Patrick?

    St. Patrick may very well be the most popular saint in history, but most people who festively celebrate St. Patrick’s Day do not know the real man behind the myths and legends. Published 10:59 a.m. March 17, 2012 - Comments

     
  • George Washington's “Farewell Address” expresses a wealth of his wisdom and embedded within is a warning to the young Republic of the harmful effects of political parties.

    George Washington's views on political parties in America

    George Washington's “Farewell Address” expresses a wealth of his wisdom and embedded within is a warning to the young Republic of the harmful effects of political parties. Published 9:51 p.m. March 9, 2012 - Comments

     
  • In George Washington's famous “Farewell Address,” he highlighted his regard for religious principles as being vital to the political success of the nation. Photo: George Washington praying at Valley Forge. Engraving by John C. McRae, 1866

    George Washington- views on religion in America

    In George Washington's famous “Farewell Address,” he highlighted his regard for religious principles as being vital to the political success of the nation. Published 4:25 p.m. February 28, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass understood the true and lasting power of the U.S. Constitution.

    Ruth Bader Ginsburg vs. Frederick Douglass and the U.S. Constitution

    Former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass understood the true and lasting power of the U.S. Constitution. Published 5:26 p.m. February 18, 2012 - Comments

     
  • The Proclamation of Emancipation initially did not seem to have much of an effect as it freed few slaves at the time it became effective in the middle of the Civil War. Photo: Library of Congress

    Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation

    The Proclamation of Emancipation initially did not seem to have much of an effect as it freed few slaves at the time it became effective in the middle of the Civil War. Published 3:33 p.m. February 11, 2012 - Comments

     
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Dennis Jamison

Dennis Jamison

D.A. Jamison is a student of life and for the purposes of this column, a student of history.  He is actually paid to teach U.S. History, but is still secretly a student and continues to burn the midnight ...

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D.A. Jamison is a student of life and for the purposes of this column, a student of history.  He is actually paid to teach U.S. History, but is still secretly a student and continues to burn the midnight oil digging up the past from dust covered history texts.  He now knows enough about the history of the United States to teach it to students of all ages.  He also knows just enough about our nation’s history to be dangerous to those who would rather leave the past buried in cobwebs and dust. 

As a student of life, he has observed that historical events did not occur within a vacuum or in isolated instances of specific endeavors, although the sharing of history may require a focus upon very specific historical parameters (the exciting vs. the mundane).  By the same token, the study and teaching of history does not occur in a clean room.  It is often influenced by the frame of mind of the participants.  One obvious example occurs when contemporary cultural or moral standards are imposed upon ancient peoples.

Jamison is not only capable of teaching, but has written a number of articles representing his broad interest in the history of many peoples.  But primarily, he is still learning new things about old stuff and is willing to share what he understands.  

 

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