Category Archives: History

Video coverage of Portsmouth D-Day Commemoration Events

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Stella
Posted in Current Events, Government, History, Military, News International | 7 Comments

D-Day fly-over in Portsmouth | LIVE

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Stella

Live coverage from Portsmouth, England. 75th anniversary commemoration of D-Day, which was launched from Portsmouth.

Posted in Current Events, Government, History, Military | 2 Comments

Townsends: Biscuits & Gravy – Where do they come from?

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Stella

If you haven’t ever watched Townsends’ videos about 18th century cooking etc, this is a good one to start with. I pushed the video forward to the biscuit part, because the beginning is about an event from two years ago. … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, cooking, History, Hobbies & General Interest, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

President Trump and The First Lady Host the White House Historical Association Dinner

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Stella
Posted in Government, History | 1 Comment

A salute to our flag!

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Stella

Per Tara Ross: Legend has it that … George Washington [visited Betsy Ross’] seamstress’s shop during May or June of 1776 when General Washington needed a new flag for his army. As the story goes, Washington had a sketch in … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Music, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

96-YO WWII vet’s trip back to Normandy successfully crowdfunded (video)

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Stella

Good news story! 96 year old Jake Larson is returning to France for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Another example of the really good people in this world. Watch the accompanying video at the link. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, History, Military | 1 Comment

The American Revolution Begins!

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Stella

From TaraRoss: On this day in 1775, the “shot heard round the world” occurs at Lexington Green! It had been mere hours since Paul Revere ended his famous ride from Boston to Lexington (see yesterday’s post). Seven hundred British soldiers … Continue reading →

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Notre Dame Fire: A Tremendous Gift to the French People

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Stella

I am glad that Bill is doing the Firewall series again. Pure Whittle.

Posted in Current Events, History, Illegal Immigration, News International, Terrorism, The Culture, Whittle | 1 Comment

Happy birthday, Jessie!

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Stella

Forgive me while I indulge myself with memories and thoughts of the most important person ever in my life – my mother – on her birthday. My mother, Jessie, was born on a farm in the Michigan ‘thumb’ on April … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, Poetry, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

This Week in History: The 17th Amendment is ratified

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Stella

TaraRoss.Com: During this week in 1913 [April 8], the 17th Amendment is ratified. For the first time in American history, voters would be able to directly elect their United States Senators. The decision seems like a no-brainer. Shouldn’t the people … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, Politics | 1 Comment