Category Archives: History

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.

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General Discussion, Tuesday, August 15, 2017

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

President Trump Phones Governor Calvo of Guam

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Stella

A friendly conversation between the President and the Governor – supporting one another. Guam is a United States territory in the Western Pacific Ocean. It passed from Spain to the USA in accordance with the Treaty of Paris following the … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, Military, News International, Politics | 37 Comments

Bill Clinton on the Virtues of North Korean Nuclear Deal

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Stella

“The United States and international inspectors will carefully monitor North Korea to make sure it keeps its commitments. Only as it does so will North Korea fully join the community of nations.” — William Jefferson Clinton, 21 October 1994 “Before … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, Politics | 6 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 148 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Stella

 

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A Message to Republicans: Do What You Can

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Stella

I received an email from Mr. Newt the other day, and thought you might like to read it too. For the last several months, I have tried to understand what is not working with the new Republican team. The GOP-led … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, Politics, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Uncategorized | 186 Comments

Today In History – America The Beautiful

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Stella

TaraRoss.com On this day in 1893, a professor stands atop Pikes Peak. She is struck by the beauty around her and is inspired to write a poem. Her poem is later set to music. Today, we all know that song … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Nostalgia, Poetry, The Culture, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

General Discussion, Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Stella
Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Uncategorized | 127 Comments