Mark Twain

News

1. Obama Asserts He Still Has Influence in Washington

   Tue, 30 Apr 2013

   the capital despite recent setbacks. Obama says "things are pretty dysfunctional on Capitol Hill." But he invoked Mark Twain to declare that rumors of his political demise are exaggerated. He told a Tuesday news conference he remains confident
2. Review: 'Mud' Oozes Traditional Qualities

   Thu, 25 Apr 2013

   done, they start ferrying food across to him in a launch. Nichols readily admits the influence of " The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn " on his story, in addition to those of other Southern writers. Such stories were formerly staples of
3. Crests Approaching in Several Towns in Midwest

   Sun, 21 Apr 2013

   Corps of Engineers closed several locks, halting barge traffic. Recreational traffic was halted, too, including the Mark Twain Riverboat that offers excursions at scenic Hannibal, Mo. Owner and pilot Steve Terry has moored the ship since Thursday
4. Today in History

   Sun, 21 Apr 2013

   sworn in as the first vice president of the United States. In 1910, author Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain , died in Redding, Conn., at age 74. In 1918, Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the German ace known as the "Red Baron
5. Floodwaters Rising After Storms Deluge Heartland

   Fri, 19 Apr 2013

   said. Meanwhile, the Mississippi and Missouri rivers were already at flood stage and rising fast. Hannibal, Mo., Mark Twain 's hometown, was facing a crest of about 12 feet above flood stage by early Sunday. A flood levee protects the historic
6. 
   A Pathway By Any Other Name…

   Wed, 20 Mar 2013

   Washington, D.C., the report's intended audience weighs substance by the pounds of paper. And to paraphrase what Mark Twain said: If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter. The best reports, meetings and articles are those
7. 
   Republicans Need to Admit They Are Out of Touch

   Tue, 19 Mar 2013

   Washington, D.C., the report's intended audience weighs substance by the pounds of paper. And to paraphrase what Mark Twain said: If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter. The best reports, meetings and articles are those

Videos

1. 
   President Obama on Threat of War with Syria

   Tue, 30 Apr 2013

   through this congress? Well, if you put it that way, jonathan, maybe I should just pack up and go home. Golly, as mark twain said, you know, rumors of my demise may be a little exaggerated at this point. Reporter: The problem, he said

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   jonathan, maybe I should just pack up and go home. Golly, as mark twain said, you know, rumors of my demise may be a little exaggerated at this point. Reporter: The problem, he said, is with
2. 
   An Uncensored Look at Mark Twain

   Thu, 2 Sep 2010

   relevant today. In the place where Mark Twain launched his literary career who penned the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn . Perhaps America's best known play and symposium with the Mark Twain project scholars. And here

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   said in his day is very relevant today. In the place where Mark Twain launched his literary career. This is where he gained his fame from his frog story. And that catapulted. To national attention and

   society. And uncensored look at the man who penned the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn . Perhaps America's best known author and humorist. You might say that he was really. History's original locker -- -- -- -- -- -- Ten will be. The festival will also feature a new play and symposium with the Mark Twain project scholars. And here at the camps restaurant -- Green -- create a gala celebration of his unique contributions to American journalism
3. 
   Robin Williams Remembers Comic Legend Jonathan Winters

   Sat, 13 Apr 2013

   he brought his skills to the occasional guest spot into animated projects. In 1999 he was awarded the mark twain prize for american humor , a fitting tribute for a comedy legend. He died in montecito, california, friday, he was 87 years old

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   occasional guest spot into animated projects. In 1999 he was awarded the mark twain prize for american humor a fitting tribute for a comedy legend. He died in montecito, california, friday, he was 87 years old. Such a funny man.
4. 
   An Uncensored Look at Mark Twain

   Mon, 4 Oct 2010

   is the oldest known photograph of Mark Twain he's fifteen. The young printers Authorized censored autobiography. Of Mark Twain . In here there's photos of the Angels Camp now preparing for the Mark Twain mother festival. Featuring the scholars

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   This is the oldest known photograph of Mark Twain he's fifteen. The young printers apprentice would grow to become the father of American literature doesn't have a lot of white -- yet. He's into his white suits and the place where his stories of jumping frogs catapulted him to fame is now in the international spotlight. This is incredible for this area and here's the reason why this is the first public copy of the complete. Authorized -- censored autobiography. Of Mark Twain . In here there's photos of the pages. His comments is edits 737. Pages compiled from writings -- -- of the master of American letters whose views on imperialism the president. Friends enemies an autobiography. Suppressed for 100 years at twain's request he didn't want to embarrass people he would -- -- his family. But he wanted to tell the truth. A free flow of ideas and family as he wrote of his daughter Susie when -- was thirteen with a slender little -- with late details of copper tinged brown hair down her back. Angels Camp now preparing for the Mark Twain mother -- festival. Featuring the scholars and editors who worked years on the project and if anyone wants to know anything about Mark Twain you'll have the best. Panel of the world to ask those questions a milestone event for this small Sierra town. Really it's
5. 
   'DWTS' Champ Emmitt Smith Reveals Dance Secrets

   Wed, 7 Sep 2011

   It's all the folks that has blessed me with with words of wisdom you know in the best way it's like when Mark Twain have Tom Sawyer . Going to his own funeral he'll look back and you see what kind of impact He had let's face it. Yours

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   words of wisdom you know in the best way it's like when Mark Twain have Tom Sawyer . Going to his own funeral he'll look back and you see what kind of impact He had let's face it. Yours was
6. 
   Delta Queen Dethroned?

   Sat, 25 Oct 2008

   Gliding along justice have since mark twain 's earliest memories. On this times. This is the stuff you know Tom Sawyer Mark Twain has written about and here we are this same night. Of steamboat life Twain wrote it is all us training pool

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   The delta queen graceful as ever. Gliding along justice -- have since mark twain's earliest memories. On this voyage -- her majesty is tinged with melancholy. The last of the great stern wheelers is steaming toward

   Corrigan have come back 22 times. This is the stuff you know Tom Sawyer Mark Twain has written about and here we are in the 21 century. Living this same night. Of steamboat life Twain wrote it is all us training pool and propose fullest dreamland. Nothing to hang -- or worry upon but now the delta
7. 
   Climate Scientist Michael Mann Interview, Part 3

   Sat, 7 Jul 2012

   problems that you one reason not to argue with the full of people who are watching won't of would I think it might be Mark Twain and it never argue because onlookers may not be able to tell the difference. And that's right and you know there's

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