The Order of the Dragon (Latin: Societas Draconistarum, literally “Society of the Dragonists”) was a monarchical chivalric order for selected nobility,[1] founded in 1408 by Sigismund von Luxembourg who was King of Hungary (r. 1387–1437) at the time and later became Holy Roman Emperor (r. 1433–1437). It was fashioned after the military orders of the Crusades, requiring its initiates to defend the cross and fight the enemies of Christianity, in particular the Ottoman Empire.
The Order flourished during the first half of the 15th century, primarily in Germany and Italy. After Sigismund’s death in 1437, its importance declined in Western Europe, but after the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, it continued to play a role in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia and Romania which bore the brunt of the Ottoman incursions. Vlad Dracula took his name from the Order of the Drakon.
1806 – Stand Watie, American general (d. 1871)
Stand Watie (Cherokee: ᏕᎦᏔᎦ, translit. Degataga, lit. ‘Stand firm’) (December 12, 1806 – September 9, 1871) — also known as Standhope Uwatie, Tawkertawker, and Isaac S. Watie — was a leader of the Cherokee Nation, and the only Native American to attain a general’s rank in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He commanded the Confederate Indian cavalry of the Army of the Trans-Mississippi, made up mostly of Cherokee, Muskogee and Seminole, and was the final Confederate general in the field to cease hostilities at war’s end.
Prior to removal of the Cherokee to Indian Territory in the late 1830s, Watie and his older brother Elias Boudinot were among leaders who signed the Treaty of New Echota in 1835. The majority of the tribe opposed their action. In 1839 the brothers were attacked in an assassination attempt, as were other relatives active in the Treaty Party. All but Stand Watie were killed. Watie in 1842 killed one of his uncle’s attackers, and in 1845 his brother Thomas Watie was killed in retaliation, in the continuing cycle of violence. Watie was acquitted at trial in the 1850s on the grounds of self-defense.
During the Civil War and soon after, Watie served as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1862–1866). By then, the majority of the tribe supported the Confederacy. A minority supported the Union and refused to ratify his election. The former chief John Ross, a Union supporter, was captured in 1862 by Union forces. Watie led the Southern Cherokee delegation to Washington after the war to sue for peace, hoping to have tribal divisions recognized. The US government negotiated only with the leaders who had sided with the Union, and named John Ross as principal chief in 1866 under a new treaty. Watie stayed out of politics for his last years, and tried to rebuild his plantation.
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I’m heartened to see the emergence of the local farm. They seem to be moving into our communities at a steady pace, and I for one am grateful. Not only does this mean a continuous supply of fresh, locally grown produce at my fingertips, but local farms can provide invaluable education for kids and adults, alike. Recently, I blogged about a new local farm opening in my area, Dirty Dog Organics. I’m happy to say it’s going to be a regular stop for me!
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I don’t advise pushing the idea too far or expecting too much success. On the other hand, it will certainly help you deal with those difficult occasions involving other humans by remembering what the old man said: “When the sane are dealing with the insane, the burden is on the sane.” Amen, dear father, amen.
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My tip assumes you can already construct a kickass grilled cheese sandwich. My secret is a level 202 add-on—bacon onion jam. I, for one, think there’s no greater flavor combination than cheese, bacon, and onions (especially on burgers). A light slather of bacon onion jam between slices of cheese adds incredible smokiness and caramelized sweetness to your sandwich. And it’s easier to make than you think. Here’s a video tutorial where I walk you through the process.
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