The Derby has been described as a “grand slice of Americana”! No wonder? Early foundations for the race can be found as early as 1783, nearly a decade before Kentucky entered the Union.
I agree that the Kentucky Derby is as American as anything. Before the distraction of the internet and other things, the Kentucky Derby was always a greatly hyped and revered tradition. Thank you Tara for the education of how and why the Derby came to be.
Wonderful recounting of the Kentucky Derby! A great piece of Americana. Love how you finished your post: “It is not only a slice of “Americana,” but it is a testament to what American perseverance and determination can accomplish.” Hope we can keep persevering with unstoppable determination to keep doing the things that made this country great.
Horses are powerful, majestic and meant to run. They are loyal and have aided humans in war agriculture, sport and transportation. It is fitting to have a day to celebrate them. They are a gift.
2023 was the first time in decades that I have watched the Kentucky Derby. It seems to be a lot of hoopla over a couple of minutes watching horses getting whipped. No thanks. I’ll pass in the future.
Love this!! I never knew the story of the Kentucky Derby..imagine the ‘guys’. Just racing down the street like ‘bandit’ street car racing! 😂
I agree that the Kentucky Derby is as American as anything. Before the distraction of the internet and other things, the Kentucky Derby was always a greatly hyped and revered tradition. Thank you Tara for the education of how and why the Derby came to be.
Wonderful recounting of the Kentucky Derby! A great piece of Americana. Love how you finished your post: “It is not only a slice of “Americana,” but it is a testament to what American perseverance and determination can accomplish.” Hope we can keep persevering with unstoppable determination to keep doing the things that made this country great.
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Thank you Tara I never realized this about The Derby. Most Definitely persevered!😊
Thank you, Tara.
Horses are powerful, majestic and meant to run. They are loyal and have aided humans in war agriculture, sport and transportation. It is fitting to have a day to celebrate them. They are a gift.
I never new the Derby's history, and by coincidence, I just watched Secretariat. 🙂
The Derby was always must see T.V. back in the day.
Thanks for sharing this, TR. 🇺🇲
2023 was the first time in decades that I have watched the Kentucky Derby. It seems to be a lot of hoopla over a couple of minutes watching horses getting whipped. No thanks. I’ll pass in the future.
Love this lesson. Thanks for sharing Tara.
Was the derby even run during the Civil War?
Seems like there were more important things going on.
An interesting lesson about perseverance.
It's always fun to follow the Derby! Thanks for this bit of history, Tara; it gives a nice bit of flavor to this American event.
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