Category Archives: History

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

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Stella

Twenty-nine years ago, June 12, 1987.

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The Heroes Of Normandy, June 6, 1944

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Stella

To commemorate the Allied invasion of Europe, which began 72 years ago today, here is one of my favorite speeches, delivered 32 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 30, 2016 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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Honor Our Marines/Sailors/Soldiers/Airmen!

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Stella

Better late than not at all!

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Operation Dynamo: The Miracle of Dunkirk

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Stella

As odd as this may seem, I had never heard of the Dunkirk boat lift until four years ago, when I watched the movie, Mrs. Miniver (1942, Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon). Of course, when it happened I wasn’t born … Continue reading →

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Today In History – April 19

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Stella

Truly a date to remember! Many more notable events:

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U.S. deploys B-52 bombers to Middle East for the first time in 25 years

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Stella

Washington Times:

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FERGUSON – The Film

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Stella

In the words of Phelim McAleer, the man who wrote Ferguson, The Play, and now Ferguson-The Film.

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Why Illegal Immigration Is A Problem, Part 2

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Stella

In 2015, for the first time in 23 years, the CDC has seen an uptick in the number of cases of tuberculosis per 100,000. The number of cases in the United States has steadily decreased, due to diligent screening, and … Continue reading →

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The Last Great Race On Earth – Update!

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Stella

MARCH 9: SEE THE COMMENTS SECTION FOR UPDATES FROM THE TUNDRA PA! UPDATE FROM THE TUNDRA PA, MARCH 7, 2016: Good morning Stellar Friends! Time for an Iditarod update. I did not get anything written yesterday due to a heavy … Continue reading →

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