Category Archives: History

Loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald, November 10, 1975

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Stella

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

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LIVE: President Trump at October 7th Remembrance Event

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Stella

President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, will participate in an October 7th Remembrance Event on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. ET.

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Constitution Day 2024

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Stella

Although we celebrate July 4, 1776, as the birth of our nation, I think it is more properly  the day of conception. Today, September 17, celebrates the true birth of the United States of America, the day our Constitution was … Continue reading →

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09.01.2001: Heroes of Flight 93

Posted on September 11, 2024 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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09.01.2001: Attack on the Pentagon

Posted on September 11, 2024 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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9/11 Home Videos And First-Hand Accounts

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Stella

This documentary chronicles the firsthand experiences of New Yorkers during the September 11, 2001 attacks. Through personal home videos and raw narration, it captures the shock, fear, and resilience of individuals witnessing the tragedy unfold. The film presents a vivid … Continue reading →

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09.11.01: The towers are hit

Posted on September 11, 2024 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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Victor Davis Hanson: The Truth About World War II

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Stella

This article is an important one by Victor Davis Hanson. As I’m sure you know by  now, I admire Tucker Carlson and usually watch his interviews, which are engaging and informative. The interview of so-called historian Darryl Cooper is an … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Meme

Posted on September 2, 2024 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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Early Airmail Delivery

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Stella

This is fascinating. Have you ever heard about these early navigational aids for airmail planes that were built in the 1920’s? The first effort at 2-day delivery. According to an article I read the other day, we will be lucky … Continue reading →

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