Category Archives: History

Celebrating Columbus!

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Stella

Christopher Columbus, the most famous explorer in history, was once a celebrated hero. Now, many consider him a villain, a despoiler of paradise. So which version of Columbus is true? Michael Knowles tells the true story of Columbus, in five … Continue reading →

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09.01.2001: Heroes of Flight 93

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Stella

9:39 a.m. — Passengers and crew aboard United Airlines Flight 93 begin calling 911 and loved ones after the plane is hijacked. The Boeing 757 was en route from Newark, N.J., to San Francisco. Passenger Lauren Grandcolas calls her husband, … Continue reading →

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09.11.2001: Attack on the Pentagon

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Stella

As we all watched/listened in horror, the attacks on our country continued. 9:12 a.m. — Passengers and flight attendants on board American Airlines Flight 77 call loved ones to let them know their Boeing 757 has been hijacked. The plane … Continue reading →

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09.11.01: The towers are hit

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Stella

As it happened. I think each of us remembers when they first realized what was happening. I was at work. When the second plane hit, my boss ran into my office and said, “It’s terrorism!”

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Memories of Sept 11, 2001

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Stella

The thing that really stands out in my memories of Sept 11, 2001, is the astonishing unity of the majority of Americans – sadness, love of country, enormous anger towards our enemies.  Remember the members of Congress standing on the … Continue reading →

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Labor Day

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Stella

Longer quote: [Labor Day is] a peculiarly American holiday. It is a most characteristic representation of our ideals. . . . To my mind America has but one main problem, the character of the men and women it shall produce. … Continue reading →

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What were you doing on July 20, 1969?

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Stella

That’s 56 years ago, so there are probably a couple here who were just a twinkle in their daddy’s eye.

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Buzz Gives A Secret Thanks While On The Moon

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Stella

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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America Is A Great Nation And A Work-In-Progress | Something To Stand For #60 | The Way I Heard It

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Stella

I wrote a story about a few of the lesser-known events surrounding the writing of The Star-Spangled Banner. In particular, the role of two teenagers and a runaway slave on the outcome of that most consequential battle. Growing up in … Continue reading →

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In Honor Of Our Country – And Her Flag!

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Stella

Today, June 14, is Flag Day.  In her honor, a bit of music and a bit of history. September 14 marks the anniversary  of the Battle of Baltimore, and the siege on Ft. McHenry.  At the famous battle, Francis Scott … Continue reading →

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