Category Archives: History

Constitution Day 2016

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Stella

Although we celebrate July 4, 1776, as the birth of our nation, I think it is more properly  the day of conception. Today, September 17, celebrates the true birth of the United States of America, the day our Constitution was … Continue reading →

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Today in History – the Battle of Baltimore

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Stella

202 years ago today the sun rose over Ft. McHenry in the midst of the Battle of Baltimore. It was then that those watching could see clearly that the Flag still stood over the fort; the defenses had held.  When … Continue reading →

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President G.W. Bush Speaks To The Nation, September 2001

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Stella

The following video incorporates an audio recording that was made by a Detroit radio station, WOMC FM,  in October 2001.  It contains excerpts from two speeches – President Bush’s oval office speech the evening of September 11, 2001, and the … Continue reading →

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Memories of Sept 11, 2001

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Stella

The thing that really stands out in my memories of Sept 11, 2001, is the astonishing unity of the majority of Americans – sadness, love of country, enormous anger towards our enemies.  Remember the members of Congress standing on the … Continue reading →

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Phyllis Schlafly Funeral, and Final Words From Phyllis

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Stella

Trump honors Phyllis: A Personal Message from Phyllis Schlafly: More photos from today:  

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Phyllis Schlafly, 1924-2016 – Call Her Mrs.

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Stella

I ran across this bio of Phyllis Schlafly, written by Ann Coulter in 2002. If your knowledge of Phyllis is only recent, this will fill you in about who Phyllis was, and the things that she did.  I hope you … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Politics, The Culture | 21 Comments

Do You Remember September 5, 1972?

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Stella

Originally posted in December, 2015. WeeWeed just posted an article from the NYT, describing how two of the widows of men who were killed in Munich, as members of the Israeli Olympic team, after twenty years, finally see the photos … Continue reading →

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This Day in History: V-J Day effectively ends World War II

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Stella

TaraRoss.com: On this day in 1945, a formal surrender ceremony is held aboard the USS Missouri. Today is the anniversary of V-J Day! On this day, World War II effectively came to an end.

Posted in Government, History, Politics, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Did Reagan Endorse Gerald Ford in 1976?

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Stella

There has been some discussion on social media, and comments by Mark Levin, Red State, and others stating that Ronald Reagan never endorsed Gerald Ford as President. Did he or didn’t he? For those who believe that Ronald Reagan didn’t … Continue reading →

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One Giant Leap For Mankind – July 20, 1969

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Stella

47 years ago today, the first manned space craft landed on the moon. Most people who are old enough to remember can tell you what they were doing that day, and watched the live broadcast on television.

Posted in History, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 17 Comments