Category Archives: History

Labor Day Meme

Posted on September 2, 2024 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 →

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Early Airmail Delivery

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Stella

This is fascinating. Have you ever heard about these early navigational aids for airmail planes that were built in the 1920’s? The first effort at 2-day delivery. According to an article I read the other day, we will be lucky … Continue reading →

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What were you doing on July 20, 1969?

Posted on July 20, 2024 by Stella

That’s 55 years ago, so there are probably a couple here who were just a twinkle in their daddy’s eye.

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Today in history – June 18, 1940

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Stella

Where is our Churchill, we might ask? A flawed man (as we all are) who led a nation through years of deprivation, death and loss to a final victory that left his country, nevertheless, bloody and broken. Good morning and … Continue reading →

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Trooping the Colour 2024!

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Stella

And yes, the Princess of Wales made her appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace!

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AP Coverage: 80th anniversary of D-day, Commemorative events across Europe

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Stella
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The Last Meal Before D-Day

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Stella

Max Miller explains another side of D-Day!

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D-Day. June 6, 1944

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Stella

80 years ago today, on Tuesday, June 6, 1944, the Allied invasion of Normandy began with Operation Overlord. Better known as D-Day , it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation began the liberation of German-occupied northwestern Europe … Continue reading →

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Operation Fortitude: D-Day’s Parachuting Dummies and Inflatable Tanks

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Stella

From IWM.ORG (Imperial War Museums) The Germans knew that at some stage the Allies would launch a cross-Channel invasion, but they were unsure of exactly where or when it would take place. As a crucial part of their preparations for D-Day (6 … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Gave All

Posted on May 27, 2024 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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