Category Archives: History

If Time Travel was real … (Outlander question)

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Stella

Whether or not you are an Outlander fan, this is a fascinating question. If you could travel to the past, what would you take with you? On Claire’s second voyage to the 18th century, she takes a number of items, … Continue reading →

Posted in History, The Culture, Uncategorized | 81 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 110 Comments

Today in history 1983 – nuclear war! Almost.

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Stella

TaraRoss.com: This Day in History: The computer glitch that nearly started World War III On this day in 1983, a computer glitch nearly begins a nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States. What a tragic mistake that … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, Politics, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 141 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 150 Comments

Constitution Day 2017

Posted on September 17, 2017 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 →

Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

More Terror Attacks in Europe Today …

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Stella

18 people have been hurt in a terror attack on a London Tube train. Witnesses reported seeing a number of casualties “covered in blood”, after an explosion on a busy commuter train at Parsons Green Underground station, near Fulham, southwest … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News International, Politics, Refugees & Aliens, Terrorism, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Stella

Today in History, 1960: Hurricane Donna hits New York/New Jersey area.

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

Posted on September 11, 2017 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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Vice President Pence Delivers Remarks at the 16th Annual September 11 Observance Ceremony (Audio)

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Uncategorized | 1 Comment