Ernesto Guevara was born at Rosario, Argentina on this day in 1928. He learned chess at an early age and was playing in tournaments by age 12. His family frequently hosted veterans of the Spanish revolution, and Guevara read widely. He enrolled at the University of Buenos Aires, but left … Continue reading
We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separate it by white in stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her… [Attributed to George Washington; however unconfirmed.] On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress proposed that the United States have a national flag instead of … Continue reading
Most TV viewers know this one by heart: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to speak to an attorney, and to have an attorney present during any questioning. If you … Continue reading
Greetings All ~ I wanted to let you all know that DeLeesa is home from the hospital, her prognosis is good, and although she will be on antibiotics for the next two weeks, and she still has one more surgery left, it feels great to have her home! Can you … Continue reading
Anneliese Marie Frank was born at Frankfurt, Germany on this day in 1929. The Franks were solid members of the Jewish community there, her father was involved in some banking, managed a spa, and manufactured cough drops. After Hitler was appointed Chancellor, the family moved to Amsterdam. Anne received a … Continue reading
Nikolaus August Otto was born at Holzhausen, Germany on this day in 1832. In 1861 he patented a two-stroke gas powered (gas, not gasoline) internal combustion engine. The only previous internal combustion engine was best suited to converting fuel to waste heat and the destruction of its bearings. In 1876 … Continue reading
I received this from Dick Winters this morning, and I thought I would share it. Dick is a member of the 506th Infantry Regiment Association (Airborne – Air Assault – Air Mobile) and I have the distinct honor of being one also. By Samantha Bates The East Oregonian World War … Continue reading
Had the unfortunate opportunity to watch the latest version of Ocean’s Eleven with George Clooney, yeah, I know it’s been out for a while; however I really had no need to see it. It was on one of the movie channels late last night, so I tuned in, now I … Continue reading
Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave … Continue reading
Nathan Hale was born at Coventry, Connecticut on this day in 1755. He was educated at Yale, graduating at eighteen, probably with plans to become a minister after acquiring a bit of experience. He taught school at New London, volunteering to teach a class of girls for two hours each … Continue reading