Young Patriots Bulletin (web edition)

Hook Kids on History! October, 2004 Vol. 1, Number 9

Hook Kids on History in October: October 7: The "Children's Poet" James Whitcomb Riley* was born in Greenfield, Indiana in 1849. October 8: John Hancock* died on this day in 1793. Eddie Rickenbacker* was born on this date in Columbus, Ohio in 1890 October 11: COLUMBUS DAY (observed) October 24: United Nations Day. The United Nations was formally established on this day in 1945 October 28: The Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York by President Cleveland in 1886. October 31: HALLOWEEN! Juliette Low*, the founder of Girls Scouts, was born on this day in 1860.

* Included in the Young Patriots Series. To read more about these titles and all of the Young Patriots Series, Click Here.

From the Creator of the Young Patriots Series    

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Campaign Tactics and Philosophy of William Henry Harrison Still Echo in Today's Politics

The United States' 9th president, William Henry Harrison - or "Old Tippecanoe" as he was called - took an at-the-time unprecedented, glorious approach in his presidential campaign in 1840. With big banners, catchy slogans, and grand processions, Harrison easily won the election and followed his father's footsteps into national history - William Henry Harrison's father, Benjamin Harrison, was one of the founding fathers to sign the Declaration of Independence.

William Henry Harrison's term of office, however, did not last, as he died only one month into his term - becoming the first president to die in office. Harrison's most profound achievements were, therefore, marked before his presidency. The month of October holds the anniversary of the Battle of Thames (October 5, 1813), where Harrison defeated British and Indian forces, ending in the death of Tecumseh. Indiana holds Harrison as one of its own leading fathers from his twelve-year term as Territorial Governor.

Today, Harrison's "big guns" campaign tactics are commonplace. His philosophy on national security can still be heard, woven throughout campaign speeches heard today.

"… there exists in the land a spirit hostile to [the country's] best interests-hostile to liberty itself. It is a spirit contracted in its views, selfish in its objects . . . The entire remedy is with the people . . . It is union that we want . . . a union of the whole country for the sake of the whole country, for the defense of its interests and its honor against foreign aggression, for the defense of those principles for which our ancestors so gloriously contended." - William Henry Harrison

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Motivate kids to become interested in today's politics and elections through history! Read about William Henry Harrison's boyhood adventures in the 2nd edition of the Young Patriots Series, William Henry Harrison, Young Tippecanoe by Howard Peckham. Order Now!

Find a guide to discussion questions and fun activities for William Henry Harrison, Young Tippecanoe on our Lesson Plan and Webquest page.

 

 

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Dear Mr. President . . .

It seems each election year finds teachers hot on the trail of creative ways to incorporate current affairs into their social studies curriculums. Keeping in mind the long-lasting credo that History Repeats Itself, it makes sense to incorporate a little history into teaching current affairs. Here is an exercise you can try in your own classroom.

Have each student read a biography on an American president of their choice. When finished, each student will write a letter to that president. In the letter, students should list events and decisions that they agreed with as well as those they did not agree with, describing how they would have handled the situation instead.

The exercise helps students see different sides of political affairs. Students are able to strengthen their ability to form political opinions and to voice those opinions, with alternate solutions.

A helpful website for lesson plans and additional resources is Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids-Grades 3-5

When the Frost is on the Punkin . . .

Remembering the great Hoosier Poet!

When the Frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock . . .

One million children celebrated Riley's 66th birthday in 1915 - How Will YOU Celebrate his 155th in 2004?

Here are 5 ways to celebrate James Whitcomb Riley's 155th birthday on October 7:

	* Tour the James Whitcomb Riley Home on Lockerbie Street in Indianapolis. www.rileykids.org
	* Read Little Orphant Annie aloud.
	* Travel to Riley's birthplace in Greenfield, Indiana for the Riley Festival Oct. 7-10 www.rileyfestival.com and visit his childhood home.
	* Learn more about Riley's childhood in James Whitcomb Riley, Young Poet, by Minnie Belle Mitchell and Montrew Dunham, published by Patria Press. www.patriapress.com
	* Check out the Indiana Historical Society for a collection of the poet's papers and original manuscripts. Online, visit www.indianahistory.org.

For more "fun facts'" and information about James Whitcomb Riley, or to order a copy of James Whitcomb Riley, Young Poet, visit the Patria Press website at www.patriapress.com.

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