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October 11 2009 – 125^th birthday of Eleanor Roosevelt

People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously.
This is how character is built.
Eleanor Roosevelt, My Day

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political leader who used her stature as First Lady of the United States, 1933-1945 to promote her husband's (Franklin D. Roosevelt's) New Deal, as well as Civil Rights.Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City on October 11, 1884, daughter of lovely Anna Hall and Elliott Roosevelt, younger brother of Theodore. A shy, awkward child, starved for recognition and love, Eleanor Roosevelt grew into a woman with great sensitivity to the underprivileged of all creeds, races, and nations. Her constant work to improve their lot made her one of the most loved--and for some years one of the most revered--women of her generation.

Eleanor Roosevelt, known as the First Lady of the World was one of the first United States delegates to the United Nations in 1946. In 1946-1951 she chaired the United Nations Commission on Human Rights and chaired the commission that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Eleanor Roosevelt left a voluminous written legacy. She wrote twenty-seven books, more than 8,000 columns, and over 555 articles.
In 1961-1962 she chaired the Commission on the Status of Women, which President John F. Kennedy created to combat discrimination against women.
Eleanor Roosevelt was the first First Lady to receive honorary membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, the world's first and oldest sorority for African American women, (the second being First Lady Michelle Obama).

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October 12 Columbus Day

Columbus Day, which is annually on the second Monday of October, remembers Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492. This holiday is controversial because the European settlement in the Americas led to the demise of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples.

Officially, the people of the USA are invited to celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of their country with church services and other activities. In some towns and cities, special church services, parades and large events are held. Most celebrations are concentrated around the Italian-American community. The celebrations in New York and San Francisco are particularly noteworthy. In Hawaii Columbus Day is also known as Landing Day or Discoverer's Day.

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Columbus discovered America in 1492. He originally set sail on August 3, 1492, but had trouble with the ships, stopping at the Canary Islands for a month. The ships left the Canary Islands on September 3,1492.
He travelled with three ships: The Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria
While Columbus was an Italian, he could not find funding in Italy, so he turned to the King of Spain. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella provided the funding.
Columbus did not land on the U.S. mainland. He landed on an island in the Caribbean. While many believe he landed on San Salvador, there is still debate on which island he originally landed on.

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Columbus Day in United States

Columbus Day Teacher Resources

Today in History: October 12

Christopher Columbus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

October 14 1890 – birthday of Dwight David Eisenhower,

34th President of the United States

Dwight David Eisenhower was an American General and politician, who served as the thirty-fourth President of the

United States

(1953–1961). During the Second World War, he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe, with responsibility for planning and supervising the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944-45. In 1951, he became the first supreme commander of NATO.[1] As a Republican, he was elected the 34th U.S. President, serving for two terms. As president, he ended the Korean War, kept up the pressure on the Soviet Union during the Cold War, made nuclear weapons a higher defense priority, launched the Space Race, enlarged the Social Security program, and began the Interstate Highway System.

Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Eisenhower was one of three presidents to graduate from a military academy. He went to West Point.
Eisenhower was the first president of all 50 states.
He was the first president to appear on color television.
Eisenhower was superstitious. He carried three coins with him for good luck: a silver dollar, a five-guinea gold piece, and a French franc.
Eisenhower was the first president licensed to pilot a plane.
He was the only president to serve in both World Wars.
In their married life, the Eisenhowers moved 28 times before their retirement in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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October 19 1781 – The Revolutionary War finished

Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown

Yorktown and the Surrender of Cornwallis

The northern, southern, and naval theaters of the war converged in 1781 at Yorktown, Virginia. In early September, French naval forces defeated a British fleet at the Battle of the Chesapeake, cutting off Cornwallis' escape. Washington hurriedly moved American and French troops from New York, and a combined Franco-American force of 17,000 men commenced the siege of Yorktown in early October. Cornwallis' position quickly became untenable, and he surrendered his army on October 19, 1781.

With the surrender at Yorktown, King George lost control of Parliament to the peace party, and there were no further major military activities on land. The British had 30,000 garrison troops occupying New York City, Charleston, and Savannah. The war continued at sea between the British and the French fleets in the West IndiesThe British may have sent more troops to attack the colonists, if not for the numerous American ships attacking British shipping lanes worldwide. Due to the impact on British pocketbooks, the merchants put pressure on Parliament to end the war.

In 1783, the Treaty of Paris ended the war and recognized the sovereignty of the United States over the territory bounded by what is now Canada to the north, Florida to the south, and the Mississippi River to the west.

Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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October 31

To see the roots of Halloween, we must reach far back 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain. The Celts, led by their priests known as druids, celebrated the new year on November 1. This celebration marked the end of the harvest and began winter. Winter was often associated with death, and the Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the borders between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred and ghosts were able to return to the earth for that day. In order to confuse ghosts so that they

could not recognize people, they wear masks when they left their homes after dark, hoping that the ghosts would think they were simply other ghosts! In order to keep them away from their houses, people would place bowls of food outside their homes to appease the ghosts and prevent them from attempting to enter.

800 years or so later, Pope Boniface IV declared November 1 to be All Saints Day, a day for Catholics to honor martyrs and saints. He called that day of observation "All-hallows," and so it was natural for the day before, Samhain, to be commonly called "All-hallows Eve" which was eventually morphed into the current "Halloween." Americans celebrate Halloween on October 31.

Best of the Web

· The estimated number of potential trick-or-treaters in 2008 — children 5 to 13 — across the United States is 36 million. This number is up about 65,000 from a year earlier. Of course, many other children — older than 13, and younger than 5 — also go trick-or-treating.

· 111.4 million of occupied housing units across the nation in 2008 are all potential stops for trick-or-treaters.

· 1.1 billion pounds is a total production of pumpkins by major pumpkin-producing states in 2008. Illinois led the country by producing 496 million pounds of the vined orange gourd.

· 23.8 pounds per capita is consumption of candy by Americans in 2008.

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Halloween - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Halloween 2009 Guide

Halloween on the Web

The Official Website for the Halloween Films

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Dear American Library Users:

Beginning August 2009, the American Library closed for renovation.

The American Library renovation project is aimed to improve the library current facility making it more attractive and user friendly. The project will include expansion of the library space by adding a meeting room and by dismantling two dividing walls. Thus the library space will grow from 191sq.m to 266sq.m. Renovated library will feature expended number of upgraded public PCs, a multi-use room for programs, study, meetings etc, wireless and plug-in Internet connections throughout the library space, new coloring and floor, lightning and airing, electrical and fire alarm upgrades.

The project grant was issued by Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kyiv.

As the renovation of the American Library proceeds, we continue to maintain services and access to the collections at the NaUKMA Undergraduate Library ( 2 Hrygoriy Skovoroda Street) – first floor, Information Desk and Room #13. Only a small part of the library collection (the most requested items) is available for circulation.

The American Library has its normal operating hours at the temporary location:

Thursday - Friday – 2p.m – 7 pm

Saturday - 10a.m. – 3p.m.

We anticipate the American Library will be reopened in November 2009.

Your patience is appreciated while we improve our facility.

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	October 1 2009 - 85^th birthday of James Earl Carter, Jr.
	James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. was the thirty-ninth President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Prior to becoming president, Carter served two terms in the Georgia Senate, and was the 76th Governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975. Carter's presidency saw the United States crippled by stagflation, suffer massive fuel shortages, and struggle through several major crises. His administration also saw the creation of two cabinet-level departments: the Department of Energy and the Department of Education. He established a national energy policy, removed price controls from domestic petroleum production, and advocated for less American reliance on foreign oil sources. Carter advocated a policy that held other countries to the highest moral standard possible, a standard by which, he believed, Americans would want themselves to be judged. After leaving office, Carter founded the Carter Center to promote global health, democracy and human rights. He has traveled extensively to monitor international elections, conduct peace negotiations and establish relief efforts. After leaving office, he also became a prolific author writing some 25 books. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Carter was the first president to be born in a hospital. Carter was one of three presidents to attend a military academy. He went to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. Both George Washington and Jimmy Carter were farmers before they became president - Jimmy Carter ran his family's peanut farm in Plains, Georgia. Carter was the first president sworn in using his nickname, Jimmy. He was the first president to send his mother on a diplomatic mission. As of 2009, Jimmy Carter is the earliest living president and the second-oldest living president. Jimmy and his wife volunteer one week a year for Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that helps needy people in the United States and in other countries renovate and build homes for themselves. Check Our Holdings for Jimmy Carter Web Sites with Information about Jimmy Carter


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	October 11 2009 – 125^th birthday of Eleanor Roosevelt People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built. Eleanor Roosevelt, My Day Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was an American political leader who used her stature as First Lady of the United States, 1933-1945 to promote her husband's (Franklin D. Roosevelt's) New Deal, as well as Civil Rights.Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City on October 11, 1884, daughter of lovely Anna Hall and Elliott Roosevelt, younger brother of Theodore. A shy, awkward child, starved for recognition and love, Eleanor Roosevelt grew into a woman with great sensitivity to the underprivileged of all creeds, races, and nations. Her constant work to improve their lot made her one of the most loved--and for some years one of the most revered--women of her generation. Eleanor Roosevelt, known as the First Lady of the World was one of the first United States delegates to the United Nations in 1946. In 1946-1951 she chaired the United Nations Commission on Human Rights and chaired the commission that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Eleanor Roosevelt left a voluminous written legacy. She wrote twenty-seven books, more than 8,000 columns, and over 555 articles. In 1961-1962 she chaired the Commission on the Status of Women, which President John F. Kennedy created to combat discrimination against women. Eleanor Roosevelt was the first First Lady to receive honorary membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, the world's first and oldest sorority for African American women, (the second being First Lady Michelle Obama). Check our holdings for Eleanor Roosevelt Web Sites with Information about Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia PBS American Experience: Eleanor Roosevelt The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes October 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day, which is annually on the second Monday of October, remembers Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492. This holiday is controversial because the European settlement in the Americas led to the demise of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples. Officially, the people of the USA are invited to celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of their country with church services and other activities. In some towns and cities, special church services, parades and large events are held. Most celebrations are concentrated around the Italian-American community. The celebrations in New York and San Francisco are particularly noteworthy. In Hawaii Columbus Day is also known as Landing Day or Discoverer's Day. time and date.com Columbus discovered America in 1492. He originally set sail on August 3, 1492, but had trouble with the ships, stopping at the Canary Islands for a month. The ships left the Canary Islands on September 3,1492. He travelled with three ships: The Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria While Columbus was an Italian, he could not find funding in Italy, so he turned to the King of Spain. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella provided the funding. Columbus did not land on the U.S. mainland. He landed on an island in the Caribbean. While many believe he landed on San Salvador, there is still debate on which island he originally landed on. Helpful Web Resources Columbus Day in United States Columbus Day Teacher Resources Today in History: October 12 Christopher Columbus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia October 14 1890 – birthday of Dwight David Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States Dwight David Eisenhower was an American General and politician, who served as the thirty-fourth President of the United States (1953–1961). During the Second World War, he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe, with responsibility for planning and supervising the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944-45. In 1951, he became the first supreme commander of NATO.[1] As a Republican, he was elected the 34th U.S. President, serving for two terms. As president, he ended the Korean War, kept up the pressure on the Soviet Union during the Cold War, made nuclear weapons a higher defense priority, launched the Space Race, enlarged the Social Security program, and began the Interstate Highway System. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Eisenhower was one of three presidents to graduate from a military academy. He went to West Point. Eisenhower was the first president of all 50 states. He was the first president to appear on color television. Eisenhower was superstitious. He carried three coins with him for good luck: a silver dollar, a five-guinea gold piece, and a French franc. Eisenhower was the first president licensed to pilot a plane. He was the only president to serve in both World Wars. In their married life, the Eisenhowers moved 28 times before their retirement in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Check the American Library Holdings for Dwight D. Eisenhower Web Sites with Information about Dwight D. Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower – The White House Dwight Eisenhower -- from The American President Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum October 19 1781 – The Revolutionary War finished Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown Yorktown and the Surrender of Cornwallis The northern, southern, and naval theaters of the war converged in 1781 at Yorktown, Virginia. In early September, French naval forces defeated a British fleet at the Battle of the Chesapeake, cutting off Cornwallis' escape. Washington hurriedly moved American and French troops from New York, and a combined Franco-American force of 17,000 men commenced the siege of Yorktown in early October. Cornwallis' position quickly became untenable, and he surrendered his army on October 19, 1781. With the surrender at Yorktown, King George lost control of Parliament to the peace party, and there were no further major military activities on land. The British had 30,000 garrison troops occupying New York City, Charleston, and Savannah. The war continued at sea between the British and the French fleets in the West IndiesThe British may have sent more troops to attack the colonists, if not for the numerous American ships attacking British shipping lanes worldwide. Due to the impact on British pocketbooks, the merchants put pressure on Parliament to end the war. In 1783, the Treaty of Paris ended the war and recognized the sovereignty of the United States over the territory bounded by what is now Canada to the north, Florida to the south, and the Mississippi River to the west. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Check Our Holdings for the American Revolution Helpful Web Resources Horton's Historical Articles - Timeline for 1781 The British Surrender at Yorktown, 1781 Revolutionary War History 1700-1785 October 31 To see the roots of Halloween, we must reach far back 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain. The Celts, led by their priests known as druids, celebrated the new year on November 1. This celebration marked the end of the harvest and began winter. Winter was often associated with death, and the Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the borders between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred and ghosts were able to return to the earth for that day. In order to confuse ghosts so that they could not recognize people, they wear masks when they left their homes after dark, hoping that the ghosts would think they were simply other ghosts! In order to keep them away from their houses, people would place bowls of food outside their homes to appease the ghosts and prevent them from attempting to enter. 800 years or so later, Pope Boniface IV declared November 1 to be All Saints Day, a day for Catholics to honor martyrs and saints. He called that day of observation "All-hallows," and so it was natural for the day before, Samhain, to be commonly called "All-hallows Eve" which was eventually morphed into the current "Halloween." Americans celebrate Halloween on October 31. Best of the Web · The estimated number of potential trick-or-treaters in 2008 — children 5 to 13 — across the United States is 36 million. This number is up about 65,000 from a year earlier. Of course, many other children — older than 13, and younger than 5 — also go trick-or-treating. · 111.4 million of occupied housing units across the nation in 2008 are all potential stops for trick-or-treaters. · 1.1 billion pounds is a total production of pumpkins by major pumpkin-producing states in 2008. Illinois led the country by producing 496 million pounds of the vined orange gourd. · 23.8 pounds per capita is consumption of candy by Americans in 2008. Check Our Holdings for Halloween Helpful Web Resources Halloween - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Halloween 2009 Guide Halloween on the Web The Official Website for the Halloween Films ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear American Library Users: Beginning August 2009, the American Library closed for renovation. The American Library renovation project is aimed to improve the library current facility making it more attractive and user friendly. The project will include expansion of the library space by adding a meeting room and by dismantling two dividing walls. Thus the library space will grow from 191sq.m to 266sq.m. Renovated library will feature expended number of upgraded public PCs, a multi-use room for programs, study, meetings etc, wireless and plug-in Internet connections throughout the library space, new coloring and floor, lightning and airing, electrical and fire alarm upgrades. The project grant was issued by Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kyiv. As the renovation of the American Library proceeds, we continue to maintain services and access to the collections at the NaUKMA Undergraduate Library ( 2 Hrygoriy Skovoroda Street) – first floor, Information Desk and Room #13. Only a small part of the library collection (the most requested items) is available for circulation. The American Library has its normal operating hours at the temporary location: Thursday - Friday – 2p.m – 7 pm Saturday - 10a.m. – 3p.m. We anticipate the American Library will be reopened in November 2009. Your patience is appreciated while we improve our facility. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The American Library at the NaUKMA 8/5 Voloska St., building 4 #116 04070 Kyiv Ukraine Phone: +38 044 417 3113 E-mail: acl@ukma.kiev.ua Web site: http://www.library.ukma.kiev.ua/amer/