Category Archives: History

General Discussion, Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 122 Comments

Labor Day

Posted on September 4, 2017 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 →

Posted in History, Holidays, The Culture | 3 Comments

Japanese Surrender, WWII, USS Missouri

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Stella

Today marks the formal surrender ceremony of Japan at the end of WWII, which was performed in Tokyo Bay, Japan, aboard the battleship USS Missouri, September 2, 1945.

Posted in Government, History, Military | 4 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 150 Comments

Today In History

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Stella

Part of the famous “I have a dream …” speech on August 28, 1963. Not as well known, but just as important, and good advice to the “protesters” of today. H/T to Tara Ross, http://www.TaraRoss.com

Posted in History, The Culture | 1 Comment

Meme Of The Day

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Stella
Posted in History, Meme, Politics, The Culture | 7 Comments

Today in History – August 23, 1984

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Stella

Hat Tip to Tara Ross! Visit her website when you have the opportunity: http://www.taraross.com/ On this day in 1984, Ronald Reagan accepted the Republican nomination for President. That morning he also gave remarks at a prayer breakfast in Dallas. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, Politics, Religion | 3 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 319 Comments

V-J Day – Victory over Japan

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Stella

August 15, 1945, was the day that Japan made their official announcement of surrender. This is a bit confusing, because that was actually August 14 in the United States! August 15 is the official V-J Day for the UK.

Posted in History, Military, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 215 Comments