Tag: US History

  • ACE 2min Tech: Curved Word Art

    One of the great things about Adobe Express is the ability to create a series of common graphics from templates. Using templates can be amazing but come with some problems including spacing and layout. Learn how to use these tools to make better graphics as you change the words in the graphic template.

  • Adobe Express: Creating a Series

    To celebrate the Kennedy Space Center 60th Anniversary, I decided to make a collection of designs highlighting events from KSC history. I’ll be posting new designs throughout July on my Instagram and Twitter. I developed all of these using Adobe Express both on my phone and my Macbook. YouTube How-To Make a 3 Layered Template…

  • ReBlog CW150: Memorial Day

    In 1970, Memorial Day became a federal holiday on the last Monday in May and now most people are not even sure what the holiday is about because it is the unofficial first day of summer. First, it is about the soldiers who “gave their last full measure” for their country. Don’t tell a soldier,…

  • Haymarket and History

    Teaching can be dicey sometimes. In a world full of soundbites and political blurbs, talking about an event that is highly political and complicated can be difficult. Haymarket and all that is associated with it fall into that category. Using some of the following resources can be helpful when looking at the event. FAQ Was…

  • ReBlog CW150: Cinco de Mayo

    The US was at war and the Mexican Republic was internally divided; so, a convergence of sorts takes place in London, when the foreign governments of Great Britain, Spain and France (with the backing of the Hapsburg throne in Austria) agree to invade Mexico and create a puppet government. What could possibly go wrong?

  • CW150: Memorial Day

    In 1970, Memorial Day became a federal holiday on the last Monday in May and now most people are not even sure what the holiday is about because it is the unofficial first day of summer. First, it is about the soldiers who “gave their last full measure” for their country. Don’t tell a soldier,…