CHAPTER 9 | SUMMARY!

Within this writing I summarize Chapter 9 of my reading from the book entitled “ELNORTE.” I make historical and present day connections, especially to focus upon the Texas cotton industry, the Texas Annexation and the Mexico-America war.

CHAPTER 8 | CONNECTIONS!

Within this writing I reflect upon on Chapter 8 of my reading from the book entitled “EL NORTE.” I make connections from historical and present day events.

BIDEN | PUTIN SUMMIT.

Within this writing I reflect upon the recent Biden-Putin Summit that was held in Geneva, Switzerland on June 16th 2021.

JUNETEENTH | FEDERAL HOLIDAY!

Within this writing I reflect upon the signing of legislation that has created Juneteenth a Federal holiday within the United States of America.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU!

Within this writing I reflect upon President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden’s visit to the G7 summit and the visit with the UK Royals which could have easily been viewed as a USA Royal Visit to the UK, with a Special Thank You!

CHAPTER 7 | SUMMARY!

Within this writing I reflect upon Chapter 7 of my book reading entitled: “EL NORTE.” I especially became interested within the history of Plaza de Armas located in what was formally the Spanish province of Louisiana. I also found unsettling moments within this chapter, yet to find moment of reflections to connect to the present day, and the importance of the title of a nation as the United States of America.