Archive for January, 2010
Bio on Fed Chair Ben Bernanke
New Biographical page on prominent 21st Century Americans featuring Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke online now at http://historyguy.com/american_history/bernanke_ben.htm
Earthquake adds to Haiti’s Tragic History
Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake on January 12, 2010, causing massive damage and loss of life.
To Donate money to help Haiti, go to: World Vision, Save The Children, or the Red Cross
For information on Haiti’s government, history, and economy, go to http://www.historyguy.com/nations/nation_of_haiti.htm and http://www.historyguy.com/nations/haitian_leaders.htm
Yemen History of Wars Nothing New and al-Qaida Forms New Threat
Yemen is one of the poorest nations in the world, with high unemployment, a low literacy rate, a corrupt government, a well-armed population with a history of stronger allegiance to tribe, clan, and family than to the nation, and a long history of civil conflict. Many analysts consider Yemen a leading candidate to become a [...]