Category Archives: Patriotism

Quote of the day …

Posted on July 4, 2020 by

(Courtesy of Powerline) President Calvin Coolidge celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1926, with a speech providing a magisterial review of the history and thought underlying the Declaration. His speech on the occasion deserves … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, Holidays, Patriotism | 4 Comments

Song of the day – “America!”

Posted on July 3, 2020 by

The way it used to be. I hope it still is.

Posted in Music, Patriotism | 4 Comments

This Day in History: The three-day Battle of Gettysburg

Posted on July 1, 2020 by

Tara Ross Blog: On this day in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg begins. Our nation should have been celebrating its 87th birthday that week. Instead, we were engaged in a brutal, 3-day battle that would end with as many as … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Military, Patriotism | 3 Comments

Song of the day …

Posted on July 1, 2020 by

A new version of “God Bless The USA”, featuring Lee Greenwood, Home Free, and the United States Air Force Band.

Posted in Music, Patriotism | 5 Comments

President Trump Honors Veterans, POW’s and MIA’s in a Rolling to Remember Ceremony

Posted on May 22, 2020 by
Posted in Government, Holidays, Military, Patriotism | Leave a comment

Quote of the day – pandemic edition

Posted on May 11, 2020 by

What has been commonly called rebellion has more often been nothing but a manly and glorious struggle in opposition to the lawless power of rebellious kings and princes. If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better … Continue reading →

Posted in Patriotism, Quote | 6 Comments

Video of the day – WWII Edition

Posted on May 9, 2020 by

In honor of VE day (yesterday.) Did you know that Vera Lynn is still alive? She was born in 1917; her birthday was in March. Daily Mail:

Posted in History, Music, Patriotism | 6 Comments

President Trump and First Lady Melania honor the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe

Posted on May 8, 2020 by
Posted in Government, History, Patriotism | 2 Comments

Today in history: Paul Revere’s ride

Posted on April 18, 2020 by

First of all, the historical truth. Tara Ross On this day in 1775, Paul Revere makes his famous ride. I am so sorry to tell you that he did not really yell “the British are coming!” as he rode. But … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Patriotism, Poetry | 6 Comments

Once again, America comes through

Posted on April 5, 2020 by

The United States is often the target of “slings and arrows” – not only by those in other countries, but some of our own citizens, some going so far as to rewrite our history to fit their world views. Yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, History, Patriotism | 2 Comments