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Jean McGavin
19 Jan 2024
The History of Love Letters - Forget emojis and ILY.
Historic love letters show us how to really make hearts beat...
Jean McGavin
11 Jan 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Significance and National Day of Service
In the U.S. Martin Luther King, Jr, is celebrated each year ...
Jean McGavin
19 Dec 2023
Your Stories Matter Month
Here at Journall, we are excited to announce that at Journal...
Jean McGavin
12 Dec 2023
Farewell to Rosalynn Carter
Rosalynn Smith Carter, first lady from 1977 to 1981, died No...
Jean McGavin
21 Sep 2023
Honoring Heritage on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
When is Indigenous Peoples’ Day and what is this new holid...
Jean McGavin
12 Sep 2023
History of Immigration in the U.S.
This history of immigration, and the history of immigrants i...
Jean McGavin
11 Sep 2023
9/11/2001 - Each Of Us Has A Story
AP File Photo/Alexandre FuchsIt has been 22 years since 2 je...
Jean McGavin
14 Aug 2023
Real History - It’s In The Little Stories
I have always loved history, but, please, spare me the names...
Jean McGavin
25 Jul 2023
Contemporary History in 3 Words: Jazz, Gandhi, Technology
Granted it has been a power packed 100 years or so of contem...
Jean McGavin
23 Jun 2023
Your Story Is An Important Piece of Contemporary History
Journall is all about contemporary history - that period tha...
Jean McGavin
19 Jun 2023
Juneteenth
It is Juneteenth in America. This holiday honors June 19, 18...
Jean McGavin
09 Jun 2023
10 Fascinating Facts About American Independence Day - 4th of July and of course a few stories.
Independence Day in AmericaWe hold these truths to be self-e...
Jean McGavin
27 May 2023
Why You Should Use Writing Prompts During The Writing Process
We know, really, we know it’s hard sometimes. We know it�...
Jean McGavin
24 May 2023
What Are Oral Histories And Why Are They Valuable
Oral histories are the lifeblood of documentation of our wor...
Jean McGavin
16 May 2023
5 Heartwarming Father's Day Stories That Will Warm Your Soul
Father’s Day 2023 is Celebrated o...
Jean McGavin
10 May 2023
Memorial Day Holiday in the U.S.
What is Memorial Day? And where did it come from? Memor...
Jean McGavin
25 Apr 2023
Things You Can Do To Recall Old Memories
It can be so frustrating to TRY to recall an old memory. So ...
Jean McGavin
19 Apr 2023
Influential Mothers in History You Didn’t Know About
Celebrating International Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023Mother...
Jean McGavin
11 Apr 2023
10 Reasons Why History is So Important
What is the importance you ask?. Why should we bother to loo...
Jean McGavin
06 Apr 2023
The Benefits of Storytelling: What Happens When You Share Your Story
Sharing your stories on Journall is an amazing thing to do! ...
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