Hola and happy Cinco de Mayo! 145 years ago, the French visited Mexico to collect Mexican debts, but very soon outwore their welcome. Under the rule of Emperor Napoleon III, the French militia set out to conquer the country of Mexico. Even though the French force was better armed and three times as large, [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘History’
April 16, 2007
4th Hour Treaty of Versailles Play
My US History classes put on Treaty of Versailles(WWI Peace treaty) plays this January and I thought I would share them with everyone. Here is 4th hours.
Posted by HCHS News Editor Mr. Bruns
April 14, 2007
Pearl Harbor Survivor-Bob Zimmerman Visits HCHS
On Friday, April 13th, HCHS had the honor to have Pearl Harbor survivor Bob Zimmerman, talk to Mr. Bruns’ and Mr. Vis’ history students about his experience at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. I want to personally thank Mr. Zimmerman for sharing his story with us. Below is the entire video of his presentation.
Thank [...]
April 1, 2007
Harlan
Early existence shows that trappers and hunters made frequent stops into Shelby County before Iowa was even a state in 1846. Two men know as Bowman and Berry, members of Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, came to settle the lands. Shelby County was formed in 1853 because of government issues. The [...]
