[SAMWolf]

At least my kids learned it. My daughter is studying to be a History teacher and it seems some times she's more informed than her instuctors.

[MistyCA]

Good for your daughter! But what about the kids who are getting graded according to their political views? Has your daughter suffered from that travesty yet? I now kids who have.

[MistyCA]

You know, many times when my kids brought graded papers home from school I had to go back and correct the teachers. So many parents are so busy now that they can't do that!

[cavtrooper21]

I think the case of Comanche is more of a footnote deal..... Once I had told S-2, the reponse was, "Oh the horse from the movie..." It wasn't that they didn't know, it was the fact that he wasn't a Disney creation that sort of confused them... For most people, the Litte Big Horn is a battle, and the name Custer comes to the front, not a horse. Most history texts don't even mention Comanche, much less say anything about him.
SW, I am glad to hear that your daughter is following in her father's footsteps, as you seem to have a sound understanding and appreciation of history and have already taught me a thing or two since I've been following this thread. Keep up the outstanding work!

[Jen]

All through school and college, I hated history, and studied just enough to pass a test and promptly forgot everything soon as the test was over. But now I am gaining an appreciation for it. Thanks so much Sam for helping to 'educate' me.