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Barack Obama

Posted by: Emma on: January 20, 2009

                Today was the presidential inauguration…. like I had to tell you that! Barack Obama was sworn into presidency! Most people were McCain supporters, But Obama’s the new president, and I don’t think you have a choice. I actually didn’t think McCain was going to win… he had run for president in the past and [...]

Martin Luthur King Day!

Posted by: Emma on: January 19, 2009

      It’s Martin Luthur King ( Jr.) Day! I think it is pretty weird that this wasn’t the day he died or his birthday or something. That they just picked the name. But anyway he was an AWESOME   man and he helped a lot of people.  Most of you guys know about his famous speech, I [...]

Attack Anniversary

Posted by: Emma on: December 7, 2008

        67 years ago in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, there was an attack. It was the first attack that America was in ( for World War II ). It started at 7:53 in the morning. Japan came in and started bombing. America wasn’t really ready, and we lost the battle. Our loss was partly because we just didn’t respond. This [...]

Bombay, Bombed

Posted by: Emma on: December 6, 2008

     As many people know, Bombay has suffered from a great attack. Some think the terrorists came from Pakistan, but no one is sure. One of the things they did was take over 2 hotels. They shot people at train stations, cafes, and more. Do you think this Bombay should’ve been more prepared, and kind [...]