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The United States is a very young country as compared to almost every other one in the world. That does not diminish the fact that there are many historic landmarks that date back hundreds of years to show that there were people who built monuments long before there was an organized country on this land. When America was fighting the Revolutionary War, many buildings that were of little significance to the people of the time other than markets or churches became symbols of a young nation’s struggle for independence. After the revolution, planning began for a capitol that would prove the artistic nature and power of the people who inhabit this great new land. The capitol was placed on land that was deeded to the United States by General, and later president, Washington. One of his first acts as resident was to begin the planning of the capitol and find an architect who was equal to the task. Capitol Hill was one of the first areas of the new capitol to take shape.

Forum: Need more than faith in politicians
Religion, at election time, is one of those subjects the news media are all but destined to get wrong.

Franklin Springs gets new election
A judge has thrown out the results of the Franklin Springs mayoral race and ordered a new election Dec. 29.

Irene Budoff: Today's political parties offer stark differences
Call me partisan, but I couldn't help but be startled by the difference between the two parties on the eighth anniversary of the horrors of 9/11. President Obama asked all Americans (and was ridiculed by the right) to dedicate themselves to a day of service to help those injured in the line of service, or do whatever way they could to provide service to someone.

Editorial: As a group, politicians will reap what they sow
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle made some good points in a meeting last week with the editorial board of the Savannah Morning News, when he was quizzed once again about the circumstances of his April departure from the Republican side of the 2010 governor's race.

Bill Bowen III: Don't fall in love with politicians
Did you see the video footage this week of NBC News anchor Brian Williams bowing his head when saying goodbye to President Obama after an interview at the White House? I know people have said President Obama has brought the days of Camelot back to the White House, but I think people are talking about President Kennedy, not King Arthur.