Category Archives: Military

LIVE: Donald Trump speaks at the National Guard Association in Detroit

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Stella
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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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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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The Stars & Stripes Forever

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Stella

“The Stars and Stripes Forever” is Sousa’s most famous composition. He composed the march at sea on Christmas Day in 1896 and committed the notes to paper on his arrival in the United States. In 1987, it was made the … Continue reading →

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SOUSA El Capitan – “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Stella
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Marine Band plays Liberty Bell March-John Philip Sousa

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Stella

The unveiling of a painting of the Liberty Bell in Chicago and his son’s march in a Philadelphia parade in the bell’s honor inspired Sousa to name the march “The Liberty Bell”. The Trio features a prominent part for chimes and large … Continue reading →

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SOUSA “The Pride of the Wolverines” (1926) – “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Stella

Composed at the request of Detroit’s mayor John W. Smith. It was later declared the official march of Detroit. PS: Michigan is the Wolverine state. The most popular origin of the nickname comes from the 1835 Toledo War between Michigan and Ohio. … Continue reading →

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The Washington Post March

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Stella

Even though it is named for the awful Washington Post, this is one of my favorite Sousa marches. Composed for the award ceremony of an essay contest organized by The Washington Post. With President Benjamin Harrison in attendance, the march was premiered in … Continue reading →

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Tucker interviews Erik Prince: CIA Corruption, Killer Drones, and Government Surveillance

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Stella

The is a long, but REALLY interesting interview, with gem nuggets right to the very end. Erik Prince (born June 6, 1969) graduated from Hillsdale College in 1992 and, after college, he joined the Navy and the U.S. Navy SEALs. … Continue reading →

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