Short of stature Adams casts long shadow in national memory
Historians Joseph Ellis and David McCullough praise John Adams as architect of independence and push for a national memorial. lawmakers Tim Roemer and Edward Kennedy propose formal recognition. Adams shaped independence, urged Jefferson to draft the Declaration, and pressed Congress to appoint Washington, contrasting with his combative, polarizing temperament and overlooked legacy.
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John Adams
Whn Adams
Joseph J. Ellis
David McCullough
Adams
American Republic
Tim Roemer
D-Ind
Sen
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Ellis and McCullough
Jefferson
Congress
Philadelphia
Washington
Remembering John Adams and Abigail and the Adams Jefferson bond
A portrait of John Adams as loving husband to Abigail and steadfast patriot to America contrasts with his fraught but ultimately reconciled relationship with Thomas Jefferson. The piece references their 128 surviving letters, their deaths on July 4 1826, and proposes a monument for Adams via HR 1668.
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Adams
Abigail
John
France
Thomas Paine
America
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Virginia
Massachusetts
John Adams
Washington
Mount Rushmore
Shadowed Founders Speak Across Time at Tidal Basin
Speculation on where Adams would speak to us today places him beside Jefferson on the Tidal Basin in Washington DC. The idea envisions the three leaders—John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington—casting a lasting shadow over American independence. Timothy Watch, director of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Museum, writes on American history and has edited 15 books.
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Adams
Ellis
Washington, D.C
Jefferson
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Timothy Watch
West Branch
Letter writers argue for universal rights and opposition to protected classes
A reader rebuts claims of a religiously free founding, noting founders sought taxation relief and liberty from persecution. The writer argues churches are tax funded and influence policy, while gay and lesbian individuals face unequal protections. They urge equal constitutional rights for all, oppose private sector protected classes, and call for state protection for all groups.
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Church of England
George Washington
United States
George III
The Gazette Seeks Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public affairs. All material may be edited and not returned. Writers must include full name signature street address daytime phone number. no anonymous submissions. Limit 300 words per letter, one per writer every 30 days.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Verbs and nouns clash in Ted Kubicek’s usage notes
Ted Kubicek highlights how nouns creep into verb roles, citing phrases like demagogue them and demagogue the issues. He cautions against turning nouns into ize verbs, urges preserving proper verb forms, and jokes about unused warrants versus warranted actions as a cautionary epidemic.
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Ted Kubicek
Jurors Learn Rights and Duties On Informed Jury Argument
In a July 10 guest column Gregory M. Lederer notes FIJA educates jurors on their rights. The author urges jurors to recognize nullification power, judge laws as well as facts, and reject unconstitutional statutes.
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Gregory M. Lederer
Fully Informed Jury Association
FIJA
Downtown Cedar Rapids debate on meters and free parking
John O. Naber argues for ending meters or easing limits in downtown Cedar Rapids. He proposes free Saturday parking, free ramps on Sundays, and signs inviting Paramount Theatre patrons to enjoy free parking while suggesting alternate employee parking at ramps and lots.
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Bill Hoekstra
Five Seasons Transportation and
Harmony Hawks
Cedar Rapids
Symphony
Paramount Theatre
First Street
al Peremsky
Buresh Rental
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers and offers equal opportunity for publication.
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Gazette
Upgrade safety at deadly intersection in Central City
Linda Carpenter of Central City urges IDOT to install four way stop signs at the Highway 13 and West Maple Main Ridge Road intersection after Diana Fuller’s death. She cites prior crashes and petitions, asking community action and urging readers to contact IDOT official Steve Wilson at 319 364 0235.
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Diana Fuller
Highway 13
West Maple Street
Maine Ridge Road
Central City
Pinicon Ridge Park
Iowa Department of Transportation
David
Pat Robinson
Robinsons
IDOT
West Maple
Main Ridge Road
Bard Concrete
Barber Street
Steve Wilson
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Benjamin Franklin
Rodney Dangerfield
Timothy Walch
Kubicek
Ted
Carl Kane
Fully Informed
Jury Association
John O. Naber
Linda Carpenter
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