Category Archives: History

AG Bill Barr speaks to the Federalist’s Society about the importance of a strong Executive Branch

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Stella

Very interesting speech about the history of the Executive Branch, why it was chosen by our founders, and how it makes a difference in the U.S. government, compared to – for example – the monarchial and parliamentary government in Britain, … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Government, History, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Climate Change: The Horrifying Great Lakes “White Hurricane” of 1913

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Stella

A repeat post from long ago, a reminder that severe weather has been with us for a long time, particularly since this November’s severe weather has once again triggered the climate alarmists … I’m sure most of you have heard … Continue reading →

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Loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald, November 10, 1975

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Stella

Forty-four years today, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank to the bottom of Lake Superior, carrying 29 men to their deaths on Nov. 10, 1975.

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November 9, 1989: Fall of the Berlin Wall

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Stella

Erich Honecker, East Germany’s head of state, had to resign on October 18, 1989. The new government prepared a new law to lift the travel restrictions for East German citizen. Thirty years ago, at 06.53 pm on November 9, 1989 … Continue reading →

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The first celebration of Columbus Day

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Stella

As usual, TARA ROSS explains the details behind our historical milestones. And as a wise person says, I don’t know exactly what Columbus did or not and I’m pretty sure that he wasn’t perfect. Not unlike the practices of slavery … Continue reading →

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Song of the day – country

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Stella

I’m watching the Country Music series on PBS, and this song is sung in the very first episode, about the beginnings of country music in the United States. I posted this last February, but I enjoyed hearing it again, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, Music, Nostalgia | 8 Comments

PragerU: How the Government Made You Fat

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Stella

For me, this is timely. Too bad it didn’t stop with the first bad study.

Posted in Government, History, The Culture, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

PragerU: Goodbye, America

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Stella
Posted in History, Patriotism, Politics, The Culture, video | 1 Comment

Today in History – the Battle of Baltimore

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Stella

205 years ago today the sun rose over Ft. McHenry in the midst of the Battle of Baltimore. It was then that those watching could see clearly that the Flag still stood over the fort; the defenses had held.  When … Continue reading →

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President G.W. Bush Speaks To The Nation, September 2001

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Stella

The following video incorporates an audio recording that was made by a Detroit radio station, WOMC FM,  in October 2001.  It contains excerpts from two speeches – President Bush’s oval office speech the evening of September 11, 2001, and the … Continue reading →

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