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Costing $4.38, this Declaration of Independence mouse pad can be ordered by calling 202-225-3321. There's a $5 shipping charge. Click to enlarge.

When we were in the U.S. Capitol gift shop two years ago, my family bought me this mouse pad.

It contains the obvious message for today—a copy of the Declaration of Independence signed in Philadelphia in 1776.

Truly, the message to which these men signed their name has been heard around the world.

And, the system of governance they and their colleagues created is the envy of much of the world–as any immigrant can attest.

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If you would like to buy one like it, they are for sale for $4.38, plus $5 shipping. Call 202-225-3321. Credit card purchases are welcomed.

This Declaration of Independance mouse pad can be purchased at the U.S. House of Representatives Gift Shop in the Longworth House Office Building. Click to enlarge

When we were in the U.S. Capitol gift shop two years ago, my family bought me this mouse pad.

It contains the obvious message for today—a copy of the Declaration of Independence signed in Philadelphia in 1776.

Truly, the message to which these men signed their name has been heard around the world.

And, the system of governance they and their colleagues created is the envy of much of the world–as any immigrant can attest.

= = = = =

If you would like to buy one like it, they are for sale for $4.38, plus $5 shipping.  Call 202-225-3321.  Credit card purchases are welcomed.

Frances Willard, a pioneer in the Temperance Movement, was born on September 28, 1839. I know that’s tomorrow, but I have a time sensitive message for then.

This statue of her was place in the Hall of Statues of the U.S. Capitol by the State of Illinois.

As a child she grew up in my college town, Oberlin, Ohio, the first college to admit women and blacks.

She became associated with Dwight Moody, who found the Moody Bible Institute, and became President of the National Women’s Temperance Movement.

The notes I found says hers was the first statue of a woman to be placed in the National Statuary Hall Collection.

I took this picture during our visit to the Capitol in June of 2006.

Frances Willard, a pioneer in the Temperance Movement, was born on September 28, 1839. I know that’s tomorrow, but I have a time sensitive message for then.

This statue of her was place in the Hall of Statues of the U.S. Capitol by the State of Illinois.

As a child she grew up in my college town, Oberlin, Ohio, the first college to admit women and blacks.

She became associated with Dwight Moody, who found the Moody Bible Institute, and became President of the National Women’s Temperance Movement.

The notes I found says hers was the first statue of a woman to be placed in the National Statuary Hall Collection.

I took this picture during our visit to the Capitol in June of 2006.

Another statue from the U.S. Capitol showing the religious nature of the American experience, this one was placed there by the State of Hawaii.

It’s of “Father Damien (1840-1889), a Belgian priest who spent 16 years at the Molokai colony taking care of lepers and became a victim of leprosy himself (statue given by Hawaii),” according to Historic Medical Sites in the Washington, DC Area.

Another statue from the U.S. Capitol showing the religious nature of the American experience, this one was placed there by the State of Hawaii.

It’s of “Father Damien (1840-1889), a Belgian priest who spent 16 years at the Molokai colony taking care of lepers and became a victim of leprosy himself (statue given by Hawaii),” according to Historic Medical Sites in the Washington, DC Area.

When our family visited the United States Capitol last year, besides hearing a farewell talk to pages by Illinois Congressmen Danny Davis and John Shimkus, we were taken to the area where states put statues of famous people.

I started seeing symbols of religious activity, so you know what I did next.

Unfortunately, I didn’t keep notes, so I don’t know what people from what states are holding the symbols.

This looks like a Bible and is being held by a man dressed in a frontiersman leather fringed coat.

Whether this would be allowed to be put in the Capitol in this era of political correctness is beyond me.

A Bible and leather.

Oh, my.

When our family visited the United States Capitol last year, besides hearing a farewell talk to pages by Illinois Congressmen Danny Davis and John Shimkus, we were taken to the area where states put statues of famous people.

I started seeing symbols of religious activity, so you know what I did next.

Unfortunately, I didn’t keep notes, so I don’t know what people from what states are holding the symbols.

This looks like a Bible and is being held by a man dressed in a frontiersman leather fringed coat.

Whether this would be allowed to be put in the Capitol in this era of political correctness is beyond me.

A Bible and leather.

Oh, my.

When our family visited the U.S. Capitol last June, I saw all sorts of symbols of religion.

They probably wouldn’t be allowed if the Democrats in charge today had their way.

This was placed in the Capitol by some state.

I can’t remember which one.

Does anyone know which state?

When our family visited the U.S. Capitol last June, I saw all sorts of symbols of religion.

They probably wouldn’t be allowed if the Democrats in charge today had their way.

This was placed in the Capitol by some state.

I can’t remember which one.

Does anyone know which state?