Category Archives: History

General Discussion, Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Stella
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Celebrate!

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Stella

I cry when I listen to this song, but I feel pride at the same time. I’m celebrating my country today, its Independence, its beauty, and essential goodness. You all know that about half of the population says that they … Continue reading →

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General Discussion, Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Stella
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God Bless America!

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Stella

An early recording of Kate Smith performing Irving Berlin’s 1918 patriotic song, God Bless America. I love this version, because it includes the prelude, While the storm clouds gather far across the sea, Let us swear allegiance to a land … Continue reading →

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In Honor Of Our Country – And Her Flag!

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Stella

Today, June 14, is Flag Day.  In her honor, a bit of music and a bit of history. On September 14 it will be 203 years since the Battle of Baltimore, and the siege on Ft. McHenry.  At the famous … Continue reading →

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Mr. Gorbachev, Open this gate, Tear down this wall!

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Stella

Thirty years ago, June 12, 1987.

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The Heroes Of Normandy, June 6, 1944

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Stella

To commemorate the Allied invasion of Europe, which began 73 years ago today, here is one of my favorite speeches, delivered 33 years ago at Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, by Ronald Reagan.  The text can be found here.  June 5 … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Gave All

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Stella

Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day after the Civil War, established as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers and flags.

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Government. (Fifth in a series, by Bill Whittle)

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Stella
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President Trump Gives Remarks Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, 7:20 pm

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Stella
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