[Ohiogift] National History Club News - October 2018 update

Wed Oct 24 15:06:12 EDT 2018

National History Club News

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October 2018

5th Annual Lessons of Leadership Contest

University of Rhode Island

St. Peters (NJ) Living Wax Museum

        Rush: Revolution, Madness, and Benjamin Rush, the Visionary Doctor Who Became a Founding Father                    
            Written by Stephen Fried            

            Crown | Hardcover | 978-0-8041-4006-5 | 608 pages | $30.00            

            One of the grandest stories of America's founding has, for more than two centuries, been hiding in plain sight. In RUSH: Revolution, Madness & the Visionary Doctor Who Became a Founding Father New York Times bestselling author and journalist Stephen Fried brings to light the life of Dr. Benjamin Rush, one of our nation's most provocative, broadly influential, and startlingly overlooked Founding Fathers.            

            "Benjamin Rush is best known as the founding father the more famous founders wrote to. Stephen Fried, in this fascinating biography, shows us why we need to reconsider, and pay more attention to a man whose talents rivaled Franklin's, opinions equaled Adams's, and facility with language approached Jefferson's." -- H.W. Brands, author of The First American and Heirs of the Founders            

            "Fried's reclamation of this important, overlooked American founder is an invaluable addition to American history collections and a solid recommendation to biography fans."  -- Booklist            

            Educators: To request a complimentary examination copy to review for classroom use, please contact us at K12education at edu.penguinrandomhouse.com or call us toll free at (844) 851-3955.            

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5th Annual Lessons of Leadership Contest

            World War II General Douglas MacArthur once said, "Last, but by no means least, courage of one's convictions, the courage to see things through. The world is in a constant conspiracy against the brave. It's the age-old struggle---the roar of the crowd on one side and voice of your conscience on the other." Throughout mankind, historical figures and leaders have constantly faced the struggle of doing what is easy versus doing what is right. From ancient Rome to colonial America to modern day U.S. politics, we are often reminded of the challenges that come from standing up for what one believes is right and just.            

            For the 5th consecutive year, the National History Club and The HBE Foundation are proud to co-sponsor the "Lessons of Leadership" Contest. We encourage middle and high school students from across the country to select a historical figure (domestic or foreign, ancient or modern) and examine how that person displayed courage and conviction with a decision they made or throughout his/her life.            

            For more information on the Contest and how to submit an entry please visit this page. Five winners will take home a total of $5,000 dollars!            

University of Rhode Island

            The History Department at the University of Rhode Island cultivates an informed understanding and appreciation of past societies and cultures through its diverse course offerings. The faculty prides itself on teaching students to write persuasively, read critically, and think creatively about human experiences in the past throughout the world. The capstone course sequence for majors provides students with an outstanding research experience. The Department's expertise in Applied History prepares students for work in public policy.            

            The Department offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in History, as well as combined graduate degrees in History and Information and Library Studies; and History, Archaeology and Anthropology. Undergraduate students frequently double major in History and fields such as Elementary or Secondary Education, Political Science, Women's Studies, African-American Studies, Theater, and Journalism. Our students pursue careers in business, education, public history, law, public service, and advanced historical research.            

St. Peters (NJ) Living Wax Museum

            The St. Peters History Club conducted a living wax museum at their school recently! The students created tri-folds with pictures and quotes of their chosen historical figures. The history club members portrayed Madeline Albright (Lillian Valentin), St. Joan of Arc (Abigail Vasquez), Jane Addams (Alondra Calva), Alexander the Great (Xavier Cajuste), George W. Bush (Jonathan Brijlall), Pocahontas (Dayaniris Rivera), Andre de Montbard (Joseph Nguyen), King Tutankhamun (John Paul Crespo), Alexander Hamilton (Joel Alcantara), Sun Tzu (Joseph Bico), Henry Hudson ( Zyrus Hernandez), John D. Rockefeller (Matthew Serrano), Alvin York (Javier Silva) and Douglas MacArthur (Adrian Vasquez). They encourage other chapters to consider holding their own living wax museums this school year!            

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