By Theodore Roosevelt Speech at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910 Strange and impressive associations rise in the mind of a man from the New World who speaks before this august body in this ancient institution of learning. Before his eyes pass the shadows of mighty kings and warlike nobles, of great masters of law ...
What Is An American?
By Harold Ickes May 18, 1941 I want to ask a few simple questions. And then I shall answer them. What has happened to our vaunted idealism? Why have some of us been behaving like scared chickens? Where is the million-throated, democratic voice of America? For years it has been dinned into us that we are a weak nation; ...
The Travis Letter
Commandancy of the The Alamo Bejar, Feby. 24th. 1836 To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World— Fellow Citizens & compatriots— I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna — I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man — The enemy ...
Furniture 101: Stylish Curves
Tables and chairs often feature legs with stunning curves, and most of us can't help but wonder how any woodworker is able to achieve the precise look. What's the process they follow? Are there machines that help craftsmen create curved legs? Are all curves created the same way, or are there different methods to follow ...
Mayo Furniture Made in the Heart of Texas
American Made Furniture
Solid Wood: Customization and Attention to Detail