Category Archives: History

In Honor Of Our Country – And Her Flag!

Posted on June 14, 2017 by

Today, June 14, is Flag Day.  In her honor, a bit of music and a bit of history. On September 14 it will be 203 years since the Battle of Baltimore, and the siege on Ft. McHenry.  At the famous … Continue reading →

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Mr. Gorbachev, Open this gate, Tear down this wall!

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

Thirty years ago, June 12, 1987.

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The Heroes Of Normandy, June 6, 1944

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

To commemorate the Allied invasion of Europe, which began 73 years ago today, here is one of my favorite speeches, delivered 33 years ago at Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, by Ronald Reagan.  The text can be found here.  June 5 … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Gave All

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day after the Civil War, established as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers and flags.

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Government. (Fifth in a series, by Bill Whittle)

Posted on May 9, 2017 by
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President Trump Gives Remarks Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, 7:20 pm

Posted on May 4, 2017 by
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VP Mike Pence Participates in an Israel Independence Day Commemoration Event

Posted on May 2, 2017 by
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