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Category Archives: U.S. Capitol

Message of the Day – A Mouse Pad

Posted on 07/04/2008 by Cal SkinnerNovember 3, 2011
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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 … Continue reading →

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Messge of the Day – A Mouse Pad

Posted on 07/03/2008 by Cal SkinnerSeptember 8, 2010
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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 … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July, Declaration of Independence, Independence Day, Message of the Day, Mouse Pad, U.S. Capitol | Leave a reply

Message of the Day – A Statue

Posted on 09/27/2007 by Cal SkinnerSeptember 27, 2007
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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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Dwight Moody, Frances Willard, National Women's Temperance Union, Oberlin College, Temperance, U.S. Capitol, WCTU | Leave a reply

Message of the Day – A Statue

Posted on 09/27/2007 by Cal SkinnerSeptember 27, 2007
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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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Dwight Moody, Frances Willard, National Women's Temperance Union, Oberlin College, Temperance, U.S. Capitol, WCTU | Leave a reply

Message of the Day –A Statue

Posted on 05/27/2007 by Cal SkinnerMay 27, 2007
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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 … Continue reading →

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Message of the Day –A Statue

Posted on 05/27/2007 by Cal SkinnerMay 27, 2007
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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 … Continue reading →

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Message of the Day – A Bible

Posted on 05/20/2007 by Cal SkinnerMay 20, 2007
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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 … Continue reading →

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Message of the Day – A Bible

Posted on 05/20/2007 by Cal SkinnerMay 20, 2007
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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 … Continue reading →

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Message of the Day – Part of a Statue

Posted on 05/13/2007 by Cal SkinnerMay 13, 2007
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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. … Continue reading →

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Message of the Day – Part of a Statue

Posted on 05/13/2007 by Cal SkinnerMay 13, 2007
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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. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross, Statue, U.S. Capitol | Leave a reply
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