Category Archives: History

9/11 Home Videos And First-Hand Accounts

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Stella

This documentary chronicles the firsthand experiences of New Yorkers during the September 11, 2001 attacks. Through personal home videos and raw narration, it captures the shock, fear, and resilience of individuals witnessing the tragedy unfold. The film presents a vivid … Continue reading →

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09.11.01: The towers are hit

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Stella

As it happened. I think each of us remembers when they first realized what was happening. I was at work. When the second plane hit, my boss ran into my office and said, “It’s terrorism!”

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Victor Davis Hanson: The Truth About World War II

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Stella

This article is an important one by Victor Davis Hanson. As I’m sure you know by  now, I admire Tucker Carlson and usually watch his interviews, which are engaging and informative. The interview of so-called historian Darryl Cooper is an … Continue reading →

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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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