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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-04-03....South Dakota ~ "Great Faces, Great Places".
Mama_Bear

Posted on 11/04/2003 5:11:15 AM PST by Mama_Bear



A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.
A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay, or a profile of another FReeper.
On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY
If you have a suggestion, or an idea, or if there's a FReeper you would like to see featured, please drop one of us a note in FR mail.
We're having fun and hope you are!

~ Billie, Mama_Bear, dansangel, dutchess, Aquamarine ~








Please join us as we make a cyber-visit to another great state in this Union of ours. As we present each of our 50 states we also salute the proud FReepers who call their state 'home'.

Over the past few months each "Finest" hostess has profiled her home state and I will be presenting the other states in random order. Please FReepMail me if you would like to participate in spotlighting your state. I would love to have your input on what you would like to see highlighted.

These are the states we have presented to date:

05-23-03 Alabama
06-27-03 Maryland
07-11-03 Vermont
07-25-03 Utah
08-05-03 Texas
08-22-03 Nevada
08-26-03 Wash DC
09-05-03 Tennessee
09-17-03 Florida
09-19-03 Minnesota
10-03-03 New Mexico
10-14-03 Georgia
10-17-03 Louisiana
10-22-03 Michigan

Today we are visiting
"The Mount Rushmore State".









The state seal serves as a symbol of life in South Dakota. It depicts the state's diversity of commerce and resources: farming, ranching, industries, lumbering, manufacturing and mining. It bears the motto:

"Under God the People Rule."

The seal was adopted in 1885, four years before the state was admitted to the Union.


More South Dakota symbols...




The earliest people to come into the area which is now South Dakota were ancient mammoth hunters. Much later they were followed by nomadic tribes whose lives centered on bison hunting. Around 1775, the Oglala and Brule bands of the Sioux nation moved into the Bad River territory around the present town of Philip, South Dakota. These Native Americans became the master plains hunters, subsisting on buffalo.

Though the bison-hunting Lakota flourished during the next one hundred years, their dominion on the prairie was short-lived. French fur trappers were the first of many European arrivals who, in time, would supplant the Lakota. Trappers were soon followed by soldiers, miners, cattle farmers and homesteaders who forever changed the face of the prairie.


South Dakota’s history reads like an adventure story. It’s a tale of Plains Indians, explorers and pioneers, and it features names like Crazy Horse, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Wild Bill Hickok. Lewis and Clark traveled through South Dakota in 1804 and 1806 on their journey to the West Coast. If you have a chance to visit this state, be sure to follow the Lewis and Clark Trail for an interesting glimpse into it's rich history and heritage.

South Dakota is the home of the Dakota, Lakota and Nakota tribes, which make up the Sioux Nation.

Our 40th state was admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889.



For those who would like to learn more about
the history of South Dakota, click HERE.



There is much to see and do in South Dakota!


The four figures carved in stone on Mount Rushmore represent the first 150 years of American history. The birth of our nation was guided by the vision and courage of George Washington. Thomas Jefferson always had dreams of something bigger, first in the words of the Declaration of Independence and later in the expansion of our nation through the Louisiana Purchase.

Preservation of the union was paramount to Abraham Lincoln but a nation where all men were free and equal was destined to be. At the turn of the Twentieth Century Theodore Roosevelt saw that in our nation was the possibility for greatness. Our nation was changing from a rural republic to a world power. The ideals of these presidents laid a foundation for our nation as solid as the rock from which their figures are carved.

Each man possessed great skills and leadership of the brand our nation needed for the times. Today millions of visitors come to see Mount Rushmore and gain inspiration from these four great men.

"Tell me the landscape in which you live and I will tell you who you are." Though seemingly inhospitable at first glance, human occupation of the White River Badlands of South Dakota dates back at least 11,000 years with as many as 101 archaeological sites identified.


Devil's Gulch is an amazing geological curiosity in southeastern South Dakota.

The Outlaw's Big Jump

There is debate about whether or not this is fact, but here's the story as it's been told for ages. In 1876 Jesse James robbed the bank in Northfield, Minnesota, in which two of his partners were killed. Fleeing town, the gang split up, with Jesse and his brother Frank heading west toward Dakota Territory. When the two got to this neighborhood, they went separate ways, trying to shake the posse that was still hot in pursuit. At some point the lawmen were literally right on the heels of Jesse, as he and his horse stood on the precipice of a dizzyingly high bluff; this was Devil's Gulch. A fifteen foot gash in the rocks separated him from the other side and freedom. Supposedly he spurred on his horse and actually leapt across the canyon, evading the posse and eventually linking up with brother Frank in the Palisades State Park area not far away. Some accounts indicate that a bullet fatally struck his horse during the leap.


These are the legendary Black Hills of South Dakota, an oasis of pine-clad mountains on the Great Plains. Home of Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials. The Black Hills offer everything you expect from a mountain vacation: five national parks, scenic drives, waterfalls, abundant wildlife, acclaimed recreational trails and trout fishing. A place where bison and wild horses still roam free.



In the Black Hills, you can go from one monumental mountain carving to the next. This gigantic statue of the Sioux warrior Crazy Horse has been taking shape for the past fifty years. Nearly eight million tons of rock have already been blasted away, and work continues on this 563-foot-high sculpture. When completed, this statue will be the largest one of its kind in the world.

Read more about this amazing sculpture HERE.





The following websites provided information and graphics:
History of The Badlands
Signs and Symbols of South Dakota
Mount Rushmore National Monument
The Black Hills and Badlands
I am sure I have overlooked many interesting facts and points of interest, so please help us celebrate South Dakota by joining in and posting what you know about this Fine state.

Have a nice day!




THIS WEEK'S THREADS

11-03-03...Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping'
The guy's good, folks!
Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me an FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons; US: South Dakota
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To: MeeknMing
Hello MeeknMing.......I like that Texas graphic! Don't think I have seen it before.
101 posted on 11/04/2003 10:03:49 AM PST by Mama_Bear ( Lori)
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To: Donaeus
Morning!
102 posted on 11/04/2003 10:07:45 AM PST by dixie sass (GOD bless America)
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To: Billie
Good to see you if only for a moment! Have a great day.
103 posted on 11/04/2003 10:08:46 AM PST by Donaeus (RED, WHITE & BLUE Flag wavin' yahoo an' proud of it!)
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To: Billie
That is the most precious kitten! Being a cat person...
104 posted on 11/04/2003 10:09:27 AM PST by dixie sass (GOD bless America)
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To: dutchess
GWB says great job Lori!

Wow! *blush* I am honored.

GWB's face fits in nicely up there with those other Fine Presidents. :-)

105 posted on 11/04/2003 10:09:27 AM PST by Mama_Bear ( Lori)
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To: Donaeus
Hi Doneaus.

He has bronchitis. He is on Venilin and Zithromax. No fever, thankfully. We caught it early.

He is at school today. No calls as of yet. So he must be doing ok.

Thank you for asking!
106 posted on 11/04/2003 10:10:43 AM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: Donaeus
Antique Store?

Flea Market?

Yard Sales?

107 posted on 11/04/2003 10:13:43 AM PST by Pippin (GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS)
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To: FreeTheHostages
I need more sleep somehow. Perhaps I'm a bear.

LOL! I resemble that comment. ;-)

Yes, bears do love to sleep. I feel like I could happily go into hibernation and not wake up until March.......although, I would miss so much on the Finest thread.

108 posted on 11/04/2003 10:15:18 AM PST by Mama_Bear ( Lori)
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To: Mama_Bear
You really did out do yourself on this one Mama_Bear. You are presenting a challenge to me for posting add ons ^-^

I will find something to add!
109 posted on 11/04/2003 10:19:22 AM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: Mama_Bear
Good afternoon Mama.


110 posted on 11/04/2003 10:22:08 AM PST by Aeronaut (In my humble opinion, the new expression for backing down from a fight should be called 'frenching')
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To: Mama_Bear
Another great state.
111 posted on 11/04/2003 10:23:05 AM PST by Dubya (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
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To: Calpernia
You really did out do yourself on this one Mama_Bear.

Thank you Cal.

You are presenting a challenge to me for posting add ons

How about something about Black Hills Gold? I didn't get into that for two reasons. Mainly because I ran out of space, but also because I have boycotted Black Hills Gold since I first learned many years ago how the Native Americans were forced off their land when the White Man discovered gold in their hills. Never owned any of it and never will.

Just my personal little protest, which I am sure has had a major impact on the Black Hills Gold industry. LOL! Well, as they say, it's the principle of the thing. :-)

112 posted on 11/04/2003 10:28:05 AM PST by Mama_Bear ( Lori)
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To: Calpernia
Thank you for the good news. I've had the Z-pack before and it's tough stuff, that should knock it out. If you can get him to eat yougurt it will help him bounce back from the antibiotics. You're welcome. :)
113 posted on 11/04/2003 10:31:33 AM PST by Donaeus (RED, WHITE & BLUE Flag wavin' yahoo an' proud of it!)
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To: Pippin
Antique Store? Flea Market? Yard Sales?

Or Ebay. Or half.com.

114 posted on 11/04/2003 10:33:19 AM PST by Donaeus (RED, WHITE & BLUE Flag wavin' yahoo an' proud of it!)
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To: Mama_Bear
Click!
115 posted on 11/04/2003 10:34:37 AM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: Mama_Bear
Cool! Click.
116 posted on 11/04/2003 10:37:05 AM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: Mama_Bear; ST.LOUIE1
Click!

Now Wolfie, don't get jealous!

117 posted on 11/04/2003 10:40:11 AM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: dixie sass; LadyX; visualops; WVNan; Pippin
Another beautiful state to add to the growing collection!

Thank you, dixie.

Speaking of beautiful states, can I count on you to offer your input and insight when I profile South Carolina? You too, Maggie?

Visualops, you are still planning on working with me on SC too, I hope? I want input, graphics, photos, text, whatever....from all of you - the more the better. It makes it so much more interesting when these states can be personalized with input from the residents. :-)

Not sure when I will get to SC, but it shouldn't be too long now - so start thinking about what you would like to contribute.

Nan, remember we have West Virginia scheduled for sometime in January (or is it February?). I'll be in touch.

Pippin, looking forward to your write-up/ideas for Indiana. :-)

118 posted on 11/04/2003 10:41:42 AM PST by Mama_Bear ( Lori)
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To: Mama_Bear
>>>I didn't get into that for two reasons. Mainly because I ran out of space, but also because I have boycotted Black Hills Gold since I first learned many years ago how the Native Americans were forced off their land when the White Man discovered gold in their hills. Never owned any of it and never will.

This may be a clip of interest too, then (actually, I think the history is common knowledge...but still a good add in):

Click

119 posted on 11/04/2003 10:43:58 AM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: Mama_Bear
I have a bit of experience with a Mom and salute you.
120 posted on 11/04/2003 10:46:07 AM PST by MEG33
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