What young people don’t know about history can change the world
Since President Carter, young people's American history education is lacking. Which fits the Democrats, and Sanders, narrative.
World War II
The Angel of Mons, Belgium: A heavenly icon reminding us to remember
Every September, Mons, Belgium remembers their liberation from Hitler by the British. These events leading to the story of the Angel of Mons.
The 75th D-Day Commemoration: Lessons learned
World War ll led to peace and prosperity. We understood the evils of Nazism. Commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day makes sure we don’t forget
Steven Spielberg to film Blackhawks, a WWII movie based on DC comic
Warner Bros. announced that Steven Spielberg will enter the DC Extended Universe and direct their latest superhero film "Blackhawk." Blackhawk is a World War II series from DC Comics that was once one of their most popular titles.
The History of Polish Jews: A new museum demands the historical truth
After its experience with Nazism and Communism, one would hope that Poland would be immune to the attractions of authoritarian government and xenophobia. Sadly, this seems not to be the case.
Quaker Friends who rescued Jews from Nazis now banned from Israel
The irony of Israel banning the same Quaker group that rescued Jews from the Nazis, for expressing similar concern for Palestinians, who are being oppressed at the present time, is increasingly clear.
Pearl Harbor and World War II: Long ago, but not forgotten
Today's seniors are the veterans and their wives who suffered so much following Pearl Harbor and World War II. This day should not be forgotten.
Is America headed to Hell in a hand basket?
Is it too late to reverse America's course? The answer then, as now, is hard work and personal integrity wrapped in patriotic fervor. But are American's up to the challenge?
Charlie Hebdo’s one-million white, brown & black Texan Nazis
How many Texan soldiers died in World War II liberating France from the real Nazis? Now Charlie Hebdo Magazine insults Texans during a time of emergency
‘Dunkirk’: Christopher Nolan’s wartime epic in three acts
The resolution shown by English civilians piloting their small craft across the English Channel inspired the Allies to confront Germany’s military machine anew.
Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen discovers wreckage of USS Indianapolis
Allen and his crew continue to survey the wreckage and is planning to conduct a live tour of the site in the upcoming weeks.
Finding the USS Indianapolis in Philippine waters
After suffering years of mental anguish, Captain McVay committed suicide in November of 1968 using his Navy-issued sidearm.
Americans built the America politicians are tearing apart
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. - Abraham Lincoln
WWII History behind Trump’s and Turnbull’s Intrepid meeting
President Trump and P.M. Turnbull's meeting aboard the Intrepid spoke of our long Allied history
Recognizing World War II Muslims that sheltered fleeing Jews
Vichy rule lasted more than two years during WWII. During this period, no Moroccan Jews were deported or killed, nor were they forced to wear yellow stars. They were sheltered by Muslims.
History: President Wilson sends America into the “Great War”
President Wilson contrasted the autocracy in Germany with the Russian Revolution that he mistakenly interpreted as a democratic uprising.
The Greatest Generation: Meeting the challenge of World War II
The veterans who served in World War II still have vivid memories of those days when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and they stood up to meet the challenge.
The American Creed vs. A President’s Oath of Office
"I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies."
Recognizing Islam’s protection of Jews during World War II
Jews, Christians and Moslems worship the same God. When groups like ISIS promote religious hatred, they are rejecting centuries of religious tolerance in the Islamic world.
Reflections on the bombing of Pearl Harbor: Japan’s move to imperialism
: Japan’s history in the first half of the 1900s demonstrates the extreme outcome of violent internal political strife and reveals a slow, deliberate ascent to power of extreme militarists in Japan’s Imperial Army, who were responsible for such destruction and death on such a massive scale.