Category Archives: History

Song of the day – Heartbreak Hotel

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Stella

Elvis Presley,  born January 8, 1935. Today would be his 90th birthday. In his honor, here is his first #1 hit record, from 1956, when he was 21 years old: “Heartbreak Hotel” was written in 1955 by Mae Boren Axton — mother … Continue reading →

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Story of the day – Mr. Edwards meets Santa Claus (Laura Ingalls Wilder)

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Stella

“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.”   — Laura Ingalls Wilder  This … Continue reading →

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Pearl Harbor – We still remember

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Stella

83 years ago today. On December 7, 1941, an event occurred which was horrific in itself, but one that also sealed the fate of the United States to war with Japan.

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Know Your History!

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Stella
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Notre Dame, Restored

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Stella

In our discussion about the destruction by fire of Notre Dame cathedral, and her rebuilding, Menagerie wrote on April 17, 2019: As moving as the altar is the statue of Mary holding Christ. Notre Dame, Our Lady, always presenting Christ … Continue reading →

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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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