Kevin Fober

Lifelong student of U.S. government, history and politics. Love all places called home: WI, Chicago, STL, PC and now the CLE.

[Kevin Fober @kfobes60]

#otd 72 years ago, #1950Census enumerator Thelma M. McCann rang the doorbell of our current home and recorded residents Harry Flacks, 60 and wife Jennie, 59, both born in Russia. Harry worked as a wallpaper hanger. #historynerd @CuyahogaCounty @CityOfLyndhurst

[Kevin Fober @kfobes60]

@denikamper Quote on poster displayed in US Government class at the Hall. RIP Secretary Albright.

[Kevin Fober @kfobes60]

@ironmaven A pillar of all successful organizations is that those involved in the mission are treated with respect, support, and are celebrated when the goal is achieved.

[Kevin Fober @kfobes60]

Renovating our bathroom and found this in the wall. Cheers to whomever put this in 1946.

[Kevin Fober @kfobes60]

Btw @patmchughAD this was with a shovel! We don't even own a snowblower...yet.

[Kevin Fober @kfobes60]

When a random neighbor walking their dog compliments your shoveling skilz. #OnlyintheMidwest

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Dave Frishberg, a gifted jazz musician who wrote the song “I’m Just a Bill” for “Schoolhouse Rock!,” died on Wednesday. He was 88.
https://t.co/Nz9ZjBqhRS

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

George Shultz (1920-2021):

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

A hundred and sixty years ago this week, Jefferson Davis said farewell to the U.S. Senate in order to lead an insurrection against the United States of America:

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

Please pay attention to this statement, everyone — just issued by Twitter executives:
“Plans for future armed protests have already begun proliferating on and off-Twitter, including a proposed secondary attack on the US Capitol and state capitol buildings on January 17, 2021.”

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

“Terrorist” is defined by Oxford Dictionary this way:
“A person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims."

[The Park Record @Parkrecord]

In a letter to the board and superintendent, union leaders called the current conditions at schools "untenable."
https://t.co/OID6iwNZxj

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

19th Amendment was ratified a hundred years ago today: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.”

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

19th Amendment was ratified a hundred years ago today, as reported by New York Times:

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

Racist 1926 ad touting “Largest Restricted White Community” in Washington DC:

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

John Lewis with LBJ at signing of Voting Rights Act, August 1965:

[Robert A. George @RobGeorge]

Don’t cry. Vote.

[David Teel @ByDavidTeel]

Stanford, the gold-standard of broad-based athletic departments, and winner of 25 consecutive Directors' Cups, is cutting 11 of its 36 varsity teams. Just wow.

[Sports Illustrated @SInow]

SI Daily Cover: From pitchers one through 15, the Rays have the best pure stuff in baseball.

Tom Verducci explains where they're finding gems on a budget: https://t.co/06k3kUBPbr