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History. This category was titled "A Historical Perspective."

After Fifty Seven years under Fidel Castro's rule, a small country embarks on the new beginning and we have a new opportunity.
After Fifty Seven years under Fidel Castro's rule, a small country embarks on the new beginning and we have a new opportunity.
 
Today, I pay my greatest respects and deep appreciation, as I celebrate the life of a wonderful patriot, and a Democrat at that ... When was the last time I had this opportunity?
Today, I pay my greatest respects and deep appreciation, as I celebrate the life of a wonderful patriot, and a Democrat at that ... When was the last time I had this opportunity?
 
For many civilians, the memories of a military event are an abstract memory. However, for the participants it is the faces, names, and specific events that mark the event. Here are some of their stories.
For many civilians, the memories of a military event are an abstract memory. However, for the participants it is the faces, names, and specific events that mark the event. Here are some of their stories.
 
An average day in the life of a grunt in the II Corp area Northeast of Saigon in 1968 consisted of Eagle Flights. We would form groups of six in two columns. The Huey helicopters would come in to pick us up. Usually three men from each side would upload on the Hueys.
An average day in the life of a grunt in the II Corp area Northeast of Saigon in 1968 consisted of Eagle Flights. We would form groups of six in two columns. The Huey helicopters would come in to pick us up. Usually three men from each side would upload on the Hueys.
 
Behind every successful man is a woman, or perhaps many women. Here is one who made quite a bit of difference in our successful landing on the moon.
Behind every successful man is a woman, or perhaps many women. Here is one who made quite a bit of difference in our successful landing on the moon.
 
A visit from an old combat buddy rekindles the guilt and angst again.
 
I recently had a chance to reconnect with a fellow Combat Brother after 48 years.
 
To some the nom de plume "Cracker " is a pejorative term reflecting on the character of the person. I will leave it up to you to research the origin and pick your preference on the meaning. Like everything else in this current world, words can be redefined and appropriated based on the prejudice o
To some the nom de plume "Cracker " is a pejorative term reflecting on the character of the person. I will leave it up to you to research the origin and pick your preference on the meaning. Like everything else in this current world, words can be redefined and appropriated based on the prejudice o
 
Located only a few minutes' drive from Statesville is Fort Dobbs - North Carolina's only frontier fort during the French and Indian War
Located only a few minutes' drive from Statesville is Fort Dobbs - North Carolina's only frontier fort during the French and Indian War
 
A reporter for the Western Carolinian of Salisbury in 1825 wrote, "The mining interest of the state is now only second to the farming interest."
A reporter for the Western Carolinian of Salisbury in 1825 wrote, "The mining interest of the state is now only second to the farming interest."
 
Bath, North Carolina a long and cherished history
 
Back when "stop the presses!" had some real meaning.
Back when "stop the presses!" had some real meaning.
 
Survival techniques that are not so useful back in "The World."
Survival techniques that are not so useful back in "The World."
 
In history books, Anti-Federalists often are depicted as losers during the constitutional ratification debates. But in many ways, they were victorious
In history books, Anti-Federalists often are depicted as losers during the constitutional ratification debates. But in many ways, they were victorious
 
Below are some pictures from the Charlie Company Website. This was the field meals as delivered by helicopter in case quantity. Usually the case was opened (sometimes using the old M16 prong flash suppressor as shown on left below – put over wire and twist until broken) and then turned upside down
Below are some pictures from the Charlie Company Website. This was the field meals as delivered by helicopter in case quantity. Usually the case was opened (sometimes using the old M16 prong flash suppressor as shown on left below – put over wire and twist until broken) and then turned upside down
 
The US Army can train an infantry man in 10 weeks after a 10 week boot camp.
The US Army can train an infantry man in 10 weeks after a 10 week boot camp.
 
My memory is cloudy on this exact dates but sometime around March or April 1968 we made an incursion into Cambodia.
My memory is cloudy on this exact dates but sometime around March or April 1968 we made an incursion into Cambodia.
 
His birth name was not how most people knew him. He cast off the shackles of his heritage and forged a new future under the name Muhammad Ali. In doing so, he became the most recognizable person on earth. He was often vain, sometimes outrageous, but always with a mischievous smile.
His birth name was not how most people knew him. He cast off the shackles of his heritage and forged a new future under the name Muhammad Ali. In doing so, he became the most recognizable person on earth. He was often vain, sometimes outrageous, but always with a mischievous smile.
 
They were true "life savers" - and that ain't no lie.
 
The photo was taken in 1968 Saigon in area III Corp.
The photo was taken in 1968 Saigon in area III Corp.
 
I arrived in Great Lakes Navy Boot Camp in 1966; soon standing naked shoulder to shoulder in a line of 50 guys as one corpsman walked in front checking my private parts and one in back administering a gigantic penicillin shot to the buttocks.
I arrived in Great Lakes Navy Boot Camp in 1966; soon standing naked shoulder to shoulder in a line of 50 guys as one corpsman walked in front checking my private parts and one in back administering a gigantic penicillin shot to the buttocks.
 
Look at the pictures carefully and you see 6 guys. Add the teenager in a separate photo and you have a squad of infantrymen. The Sarge, Machine gunner, two ammo bearers, One rifleman and one who might have been a medic. This may have been the whole squad which was normally 7-12 guys.
Look at the pictures carefully and you see 6 guys. Add the teenager in a separate photo and you have a squad of infantrymen. The Sarge, Machine gunner, two ammo bearers, One rifleman and one who might have been a medic. This may have been the whole squad which was normally 7-12 guys.
 
Sometimes events create memories that mark time on a calendar even if you were not part of the history.
Sometimes events create memories that mark time on a calendar even if you were not part of the history.
 
As with many of his other compositions, Leroy Anderson wrote the Typewriter for orchestra, completing his work on October 9, 1950. Various ensembles have covered it many times.
As with many of his other compositions, Leroy Anderson wrote the Typewriter for orchestra, completing his work on October 9, 1950. Various ensembles have covered it many times.
 
A project to preserve and reconstruct the original Tara Facade House from Gone with The Wind in Georgia
A project to preserve and reconstruct the original Tara Facade House from Gone with The Wind in Georgia
 
My family's obsession with signs, is it a genetic problem?
My family's obsession with signs, is it a genetic problem?
 
I discovered what my mother knew all along. The peace of mind you seek is not your location, money, or station in life It is within your soul and has always been there waiting for you to discover it.
I discovered what my mother knew all along. The peace of mind you seek is not your location, money, or station in life It is within your soul and has always been there waiting for you to discover it.
 
Restoring cars is not an investment; it is a hobby. Chasing a dream car is not for the poor or faint of heart.
Restoring cars is not an investment; it is a hobby. Chasing a dream car is not for the poor or faint of heart.
 
Don't laugh, The army trained for combat using Daisy BB Guns.
Don't laugh, The army trained for combat using Daisy BB Guns.
 
Engineering and Math go hand in hand in discouraging your college major
 
Two pictures of the same car make the circle almost complete nine-two years later.
Two pictures of the same car make the circle almost complete nine-two years later.
 
Knowing where you are is very important when you need fire support, but it is more important that the fire support crew know where you are.
Knowing where you are is very important when you need fire support, but it is more important that the fire support crew know where you are.
 
My son said that saying use to make him so mad he could scream.
 
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