Category Archives: History

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 →

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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 →

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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
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President Trump and The First Lady Participate in a 9/11 Observance at the Pentagon

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Stella
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Honoring The Fallen of 9/11/2001

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Stella
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Memories of Sept 11, 2001

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Stella

The thing that really stands out in my memories of Sept 11, 2001, is the astonishing unity of the majority of Americans – sadness, love of country, enormous anger towards our enemies.  Remember the members of Congress standing on the … Continue reading →

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Today in History, September 6, 1901, President William McKinley Shot

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Stella

THE BARE FACTS: The 25th President of the United States, William McKinley, was shot and fatally wounded on September 6, 1901, inside the Temple of Music on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. McKinley was shaking … Continue reading →

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Do You Remember September 5, 1972?

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Stella

Repeat from September, 2016. WeeWeed just posted an article from the NYT, describing how two of the widows of men who were killed in Munich, as members of the Israeli Olympic team, after twenty years, finally see the photos taken … Continue reading →

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