Jo Boggess Phillips

Mom * Aficionado of U.S. & WV government & history * Blessed beyond words

[Jo Boggess Phillips @jobphillips]

My visits to the West Virginia Archives usually uncover a treasure or two in the Jennings Randolph Congressional collection! @KenBurns your and Mike Hill's letters were an exciting find for this history nerd! 🇺🇸

[Jo Boggess Phillips @jobphillips]

@coachq CONGRATULATIONS on being named the Bill of Rights Institute’s ‘National Civics Teacher of the Year’ 👏🇺🇸 👏 🇺🇸 https://t.co/IQMm00nZd3

[Jo Boggess Phillips @jobphillips]

Uncovered the research efforts of historian #DavidMcCullough - 40 years ago - in the congressional archives of the subject of my research (Jennings Randolph). Encouraging. #History #biography

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

From books & reading nooks to maker spaces & digital resources, school libraries help students learn, grow, & expand their horizons.

This week especially, we celebrate school libraries for what they should be: Worlds of unlimited educational possibility.

#NationalLibraryWeek

[AASL @aasl]

School librarians, happy National School Librarian Day! AASL is thrilled to celebrate you for all that you do each day, each week, each month, and each year. https://t.co/nJ9wyrTlr2 #SchoolLibraryMonth #aasl #AASLslm

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

NEWS: Save the date! The National Book Festival will be held on August 12th at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
#NatBookFest
https://t.co/MpOZGRk4AB

[WV Mine Wars Museum @WarsWV]

Today marks the 5th anniversary of the 2018 West Virginia Educator’s Strike. To commemorate the strike, the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum is building an Educators’ Strike exhibit, and we need your help!

To contribute, fill out this form: https://t.co/LZmu2Nd87n

[Jo Boggess Phillips @jobphillips]

Great @TeachAmHistory weekend seminar with @JoePostell in Yorba Linda, California. Interesting readings and engaging discussions about Nixon's legacy.

[Jo Boggess Phillips @jobphillips]

@d_mcintire @Mission_US @lauramcfarren @NHTOYMc @PyroRude @maineteacher @georgettehack @MarkJWestpfahl @HistoryFrog @TheKevinMCline A teacher at my school uses it and has remarked how much her students like it. 👍

[Jo Boggess Phillips @jobphillips]

@d_mcintire @WhiteHouseHstry I went to one in 2016 - it was fabulous. And - they have added much more to the schedule now (and give more $ support). Highly recommend! https://t.co/5vHm4aS0g1

[Jo Boggess Phillips @jobphillips]

On this Election Day 2022 - A wonderful lesson in political civility following the election of 1960. Republicans and Democrats - friends - and working together for West Virginia and our nation. 🇺🇸

https://t.co/hKwaNDLM1V

[Jo Boggess Phillips @jobphillips]

@Gmiter74 I knew Beeson at Marietta College. She brought smiles and laughter to many of her classmates. I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all her family and friends.

[Ken Burns @KenBurns]

Episode 1 of #USandTheHolocaustPBS airing on @PBS now and all episodes streaming at the link below.

We have never made a more important film.

Thank you for tuning in.

https://t.co/TPG2pFyUGq

[iCivics @icivics]

#ICYMI: Our Constitution EXPLAINED video series dropped yesterday just in time to use for #ConstitutionDay! These short-form videos using everyday language can be used to teach the different parts of the Constitution in your classroom. https://t.co/K09c63sclN

[Jo Boggess Phillips @jobphillips]

@Kassie_Jo_Baron After the carnival-like atmosphere was reported, the West Virginia Legislature passed a law banning public hangings. https://t.co/ZqW1T1cWFn

[Jo Boggess Phillips @jobphillips]

@Kassie_Jo_Baron This one has always been interesting to me because the hanging occurred near where our high school is located. - https://t.co/mo5GCJnAHx

[Jo Boggess Phillips @jobphillips]

Spent time yesterday @OKCNM and found it incredibly moving, very informative and a beautiful way to honor the 168 victims of this tragedy. 🇺🇸 If you are near Oklahoma City - I encourage you to go to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum! #okc

[Jo Boggess Phillips @jobphillips]

Thank you to the wonderful archivists and staff @CarlAlbertCtr for the research help with my Jennings Randolph biography. So MANY interesting Congressional collections and a unique Campaign Ads archive. @UofOklahoma #twitterstorian #congressionalhistory https://t.co/riZVXawb23

[Carla Hayden @LibnOfCongress]

I'm saddened to hear about the passing of the great historian David McCullough. His dedication in telling this nation’s story taught us more about the American spirit and its value to our collective history. For that we are forever grateful. He truly was an American treasure.