MACY" S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE , DETROIT

Macy" s Thanksgiving Day parade, Detroit is the second oldest along with NewYork" s Macy Thanksgiving Parade after the Dunkin Donuts Parade in Philadelphia. It is about 88 year old tradition started by the JL Hudson group. The parade starts at Mack Ave and continues on Woodward Ave passing the Commerica Park, Fox theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts areas.It has been  a Detroit Holiday Tradition for many years now and is attended by a large number of people.

WEDDING IN THE WHITE HOUSE

Grover Cleveland was an immensely private person who was a bachelor when he became the President.He was secretly in love with Frances Folsom,who was daughter of his old law partner in New York.Frances Folsom's mother was aware of the romantic relationship .President Cleveland was able to surprise the country when he announced his wedding details just one week before the ceremony.This small wedding ceremony was held in the Blue Room of the White House on june 2nd 1886.At the time of wedding Ms Folsom was 21years old (making her the youngest first lady)and the President was 49 years old.It was the first marriage ceremony of a US President held in the White House.
The press recorded every activity of the newly married couple, it was speculated that the marriage will be a rocky one due to the 27 year age difference between the husband and wife.It was also thought that the First Lady and President's relationship will be strained due to his political responsibilities. Yet history shows that the public's speculations were wrong and the Clevelands enjoyed a very happy married life,they had 5 children.

Mrs Cleveland took over the duties   of being White House hostess and her charm won her great popularity.She met with women of the country every saturday afternoons.She was very much admired by the public and young women copied her hairstyle.She helped African American women establish "The Washington Home for Friendless Colored Girls " after she saw two homeless women eating out of garbage cans.

PATH OF NOBILITY ............CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

Words said by  Martin Luther King still have a great impact on people , even after so many years.He is perhaps one of the best orators in the world .His message was and  is that of peace, equality and respect of our fellow men.

“Whatever career you may choose for yourself - doctor, lawyer, teacher - let me propose an avocation to be pursued along with it. Become a dedicated fighter for civil rights. Make it a central part of your life. It will make you a better doctor, a better lawyer, a better teacher. It will enrich your spirit as nothing else possibly can. It will give you that rare sense of nobility that can only spring from love and selflessly helping your fellow man. Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for human rights. You will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country and a finer world to live in.”

“Whatever career you may choose for yourself - doctor, lawyer, teacher - let me propose an avocation to be pursued along with it. Become a dedicated fighter for civil rights. Make it a central part of your life. It will make you a better doctor, a better lawyer, a better teacher. It will enrich your spirit as nothing else possibly can. It will give you that rare sense of nobility that can only spring from love and selflessly helping your fellow man. Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for human rights. You will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country and a finer world to live in.”

LAST CAMPAIGN OF THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT

No matter who wins or who looses tonight this is the last campaign of President Obama. He gave his last campaign speech in Iowa yesterday night. He had tears in his eyes when he said "this is where it all started" . Iowa was the state in 2008 which gave victory to then Senator Obama over Senator Clinton in the Democratic Primaries. Iowa is a small state with few electrolyte college votes up for grabs but it has always been considered to be a " battle ground state".
President Obama did what never was done before he became the first African American person to be elected the President of the United States.He was the one who broke the glass ceiling by becoming the first African American President.
His opponents are not happy with him and his supporters say maybe 4 years were not enough to fix e every thing ! Well Ohio and Virginia are two of the few " battle ground states" where both candidates have spent a lot of time and money.