Did You Know?

The Pledge of Allegiance, written by a children's magazine editor in 1892, was sent to and recited simultaneously by every student in America in honor of the dedication of the World's Fair in Chicago. So popular it became a daily recitation for America's youth, “under God” was added years later during McCarthy-era witch hunts to ID atheist children.

A water bottle and tripod serve as stand-ins as Michael emulates Daniel Chester French's statue "the Republic," which stands on the location of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair administration building.

Brain Snacks

A smattering of snacks--have a bite!

• A Brainsnack Annotated Bibliography
  Many of our favorite Chicago books, annotated with book info and our own descriptions. Click on book covers to purchase them at Amazon.com, and we'll get credit!
• Get the Book!
  The publisher has been saying that Michael's book Hollywood on Lake Michigan, 2d. edition, should be available soon...
• Pictorial Chicago
  Visit Brainsnack.net's Chicago photo album for more than 1400 sights throughout the city. Download photos for your wallpaper, or register and send an e-card!