Category Archives: History

Buzz Gives A Secret Thanks While On The Moon

The first liquid ever poured on the moon was wine. It was consumed by Buzz Aldrin, along with a consecrated wafer, in Holy Communion. Bill Whittle tells the incredible story of American astronauts paid tribute to their faith and their … Continue reading

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What were you doing on July 20, 1969?

That’s 57 years ago, so there is probably someone here who was just a twinkle in his/her daddy’s eye, or too young to remember.

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Constitution Ratification Day

The Constitution of the United States was ratified on June 21, 1788, when New Hampshire became the ninth state to approve it, allowing the Constitution to take effect. The ratification process involved extensive debates and was influenced by key figures … Continue reading

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June 17, 1775 – Battle of Bunker Hill

The American patriots were defeated at the Battle of Bunker Hill, but they proved they could hold their own against the superior British Army. The fierce fight confirmed that any reconciliation between England and her American colonies was no longer … Continue reading

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D-Day. June 6, 1944

82 years ago today, on Tuesday, June 6, 1944, the Allied invasion of Normandy began with Operation Overlord. Better known as D-Day, it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation began the liberation of German-occupied northwestern Europe from … Continue reading

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The Last Meal Before D-Day

Max Miller explains another side of D-Day!

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Operation Dynamo: The Miracle of Dunkirk

This story never gets old for me. A few years ago I watched the movie, Darkest Hour (2017), about the period leading up to the rescue of the British soldiers at Dunkirk and Churchill’s famous speech (see below). Although, like … Continue reading

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Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Gave All

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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May 10, 1775 – Ethan Allen and Green Mountain Boys seize Fort Ticonderoga

On May 10, 1775, a surprise dawn attack led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold successfully captured the lightly defended fort from a small British garrison of roughly 50 men. This event marked the first offensive victory for American forces, … Continue reading

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My thoughts on President Trump

This is a repeat of a post I wrote in 2018. I think it still applies. This morning I commented on a Facebook post by a friend regarding President Trump’s “mistakes” handling the death of John McCain. Here is the … Continue reading

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