Category Archives: History

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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General Discussion, Tuesday, May 22, 2018

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Celebrate our defenders!

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General Discussion, Tuesday, May 15, 2018

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PragerU: The Suicide of Europe

 

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John Bolton is interviewed by Greta Van Susteren for VOA

I have never considered Greta to be a conservative news reporter, but I do believe she is a “reporter”, and attempts to be fair in her reporting. She is now working for Voice of America, for whom she has done … Continue reading

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General Discussion, Tuesday, May 8, 2018

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General Discussion, Tuesday, May 1, 2018

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Alfie Evans and freedom

The story of Alfie Evans and the fight by his parents, Tom and Kate, against the National Health Service and the UK courts brings to mind the famous quote by Benjamin Franklin: Those who would give up essential Liberty, to … Continue reading

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President Macron visits the Oval Office

Yesterday, President Trump invited President and Mrs. Macron to the Oval Office, showing them the Resolute Desk, a gift from Queen Victoria in 1880, which was built from the timbers of the British Arctic Exploration ship Resolute.

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