Posts Tagged: history
The Deplorable Stain of the Detention Camps
There is a stench in America; a foul stain so deep on our country no amount of soap can wash it away. The noxious stink emanating from our southern border is less from the unsanitary camps holding these poor abused
The Deplorable Stain of the Detention Camps
There is a stench in America; a foul stain so deep on our country no amount of soap can wash it away. The noxious stink emanating from our southern border is less from the unsanitary camps holding these poor abused
D Day on the Homefront
It was June 1944. It was wartime. While my father Marvin was spit-polishing his regulation army boots in the jungles of New Guinea, on the other side of the globe my teenage bobby soxer mother Betty polished up her saddles
D Day on the Homefront
It was June 1944. It was wartime. While my father Marvin was spit-polishing his regulation army boots in the jungles of New Guinea, on the other side of the globe my teenage bobby soxer mother Betty polished up her saddles
Kent State Shots Are Fired
Shots fired. In the spring of 1970, nearly 50 years before the tragic school shootings at Parkland, Sandy Hook, Virginia Tech, and now Highlands Ranch, the country had been shaken to its core by the senseless shootings that took place
Kent State Shots Are Fired
Shots fired. In the spring of 1970, nearly 50 years before the tragic school shootings at Parkland, Sandy Hook, Virginia Tech, and now Highlands Ranch, the country had been shaken to its core by the senseless shootings that took place
Whitewashing the Civil War
Color history whitewashed. The revisionist history of the Civil War continues today as Trump tries to defend his vile Charlottesville remark by praising Robert E Lee, a slave owner who led the fight against his own country to preserve slavery.
Whitewashing the Civil War
Color history whitewashed. The revisionist history of the Civil War continues today as Trump tries to defend his vile Charlottesville remark by praising Robert E Lee, a slave owner who led the fight against his own country to preserve slavery.
Crisis and the Oval Office- the Cuban Missile Crisis
Once upon a time real national emergencies were shared with us by our President in the oval office. Seated behind the ornately carved Resolute desk, it signaled that these were somber, sobering talks. Ronald Reagan spoke to us after
Crisis and the Oval Office- the Cuban Missile Crisis
Once upon a time real national emergencies were shared with us by our President in the oval office. Seated behind the ornately carved Resolute desk, it signaled that these were somber, sobering talks. Ronald Reagan spoke to us after
Don’t Drink From the Kool-Aid
If the idea of Kool-Aid Man meeting Ben Franklin seems like we’ve entered an alternative history, bizarro world, take a look around now. We are living in a bizarro world right now. This ludicrous depiction of America history in a
Don’t Drink From the Kool-Aid
If the idea of Kool-Aid Man meeting Ben Franklin seems like we’ve entered an alternative history, bizarro world, take a look around now. We are living in a bizarro world right now. This ludicrous depiction of America history in a
To Tweet or Telegram?
Who doesn’t want attention grabbing tweets that get noticed? This time of year my twitter feed like everyone’s is bloated with short bursts of holiday cheer, each compact tweet competing for our short attention span by trying to cleverly
To Tweet or Telegram?
Who doesn’t want attention grabbing tweets that get noticed? This time of year my twitter feed like everyone’s is bloated with short bursts of holiday cheer, each compact tweet competing for our short attention span by trying to cleverly
Home For Christmas…If Only In My Dreams
For most American servicemen and women serving in the military overseas their holiday wish is simple: to be home for Christmas. Soldiers sacrifice much for the sake of others, not the least of which is being able to spend the
Home For Christmas…If Only In My Dreams
For most American servicemen and women serving in the military overseas their holiday wish is simple: to be home for Christmas. Soldiers sacrifice much for the sake of others, not the least of which is being able to spend the
America Keeps Her Commitments- A Post War Promise
Once upon a time, but not that long ago, America was the world’s peacekeeper. We stood at the apex of power, united as a country, and our commitment to our Allies absolute. Our word was our bond. For those too
America Keeps Her Commitments- A Post War Promise
Once upon a time, but not that long ago, America was the world’s peacekeeper. We stood at the apex of power, united as a country, and our commitment to our Allies absolute. Our word was our bond. For those too
WWI Remembering the Others That Served
As America entered the Great War in 1917, Uncle Sam encouraged all his “hyphenated” American nieces and nephews to join him in fighting this war to end all wars. While we celebrate the centennial of Armistice Day, the shadow of
WWI Remembering the Others That Served
As America entered the Great War in 1917, Uncle Sam encouraged all his “hyphenated” American nieces and nephews to join him in fighting this war to end all wars. While we celebrate the centennial of Armistice Day, the shadow of
