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Last night we lost a great man. George Herbert Walker Bush was a man of honor and character.
Last night we lost a great man. George Herbert Walker Bush was a man of honor and character.
 
This day has been nothing short of glorious. The cold wind and rain have passed and were replaced with warm golden light that lit the trees up.
This day has been nothing short of glorious. The cold wind and rain have passed and were replaced with warm golden light that lit the trees up.
 
It is evident that Congress is unable to pass meaningful and significant healthcare reform
It is evident that Congress is unable to pass meaningful and significant healthcare reform
 
Roland "Ward" Grosz peacefully passed away Friday, September 25, 2017 at the Carolina East Medical Center
Roland "Ward" Grosz peacefully passed away Friday, September 25, 2017 at the Carolina East Medical Center
 
Researchers in East Carolina University's Program in Maritime Studies are working with the Department of Defense on a project they hope will give some peace of mind to U.S. military families who lost loved ones during World War II
Researchers in East Carolina University's Program in Maritime Studies are working with the Department of Defense on a project they hope will give some peace of mind to U.S. military families who lost loved ones during World War II
 
Task Force Dagger, a nonprofit organization that supports all U.S. Special Operations Command service members and their families, is joining forces with the East Carolina University Department of History's maritime studies program to explore and research WWII underwater archaeological sites
Task Force Dagger, a nonprofit organization that supports all U.S. Special Operations Command service members and their families, is joining forces with the East Carolina University Department of History's maritime studies program to explore and research WWII underwater archaeological sites
 
A review of Music, Movie, Life or Politics, You be the judge. Back in 1963 when I was a hopeless romantic, I saw a movie that told me all I needed to know about life.

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A review of Music, Movie, Life or Politics, You be the judge. Back in 1963 when I was a hopeless romantic, I saw a movie that told me all I needed to know about life.
 
Last Thursday on the 100th anniversary of United States entry in to World War I, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) announced his introduction of H. Con. Res. 41, legislation that commemorates United States involvement in World War I and honors the brave veterans
Last Thursday on the 100th anniversary of United States entry in to World War I, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) announced his introduction of H. Con. Res. 41, legislation that commemorates United States involvement in World War I and honors the brave veterans
 
When the United States refuses to act with any conviction, this is what we get.
 
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.
 
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Prague and our river cruise through Germany, Austria and Hungary.
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Prague and our river cruise through Germany, Austria and Hungary.
 
History tells us that we are overdue for an economic recession.
 
George, a Purple Heart recipient, was stationed at Hickam Field in Hawaii during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. He joined the U.S. Army Air Force in 1940 and served in the Pacific Theater during most of World War II, including the Pacific Ocean nuclear bomb tests. After 23 years of service...
George, a Purple Heart recipient, was stationed at Hickam Field in Hawaii during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. He joined the U.S. Army Air Force in 1940 and served in the Pacific Theater during most of World War II, including the Pacific Ocean nuclear bomb tests. After 23 years of service...
 
Sunny skies greeted more than 200 people who attended the annual Veterans Day ceremony at East Carolina University on Nov. 11.
Sunny skies greeted more than 200 people who attended the annual Veterans Day ceremony at East Carolina University on Nov. 11.
 
This posting refers back to two separate Foolishness...Or Is It? postings on the same subject. The first reiterates the Ignorance of Mankind & the second asks you to think about a Very Sobering Question
This posting refers back to two separate Foolishness...Or Is It? postings on the same subject. The first reiterates the Ignorance of Mankind & the second asks you to think about a Very Sobering Question
 
Since the World War II era, workers have benefited from a rather large implicit tax subsidy on health coverage provided by their employers. Every dollar an employee spends from earned income is taxed, but every dollar spent on health care is not. Those who purchase health plans on their own lose...
Since the World War II era, workers have benefited from a rather large implicit tax subsidy on health coverage provided by their employers. Every dollar an employee spends from earned income is taxed, but every dollar spent on health care is not. Those who purchase health plans on their own lose...
 
Take five minutes to watch this WWII Veteran tell his story
 
Seventy years ago on August 14, 1945, America and its Allies observed V-J Day, the end of World War II.
Seventy years ago on August 14, 1945, America and its Allies observed V-J Day, the end of World War II.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed a proclamation recognizing North Carolina's contributions to World War II as August 14-15, 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Governor Pat McCrory signed a proclamation recognizing North Carolina's contributions to World War II as August 14-15, 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
 
You have to love that “Greatest Generation” No only did the win the war; they kept a love of living and still show us how it is done. Check out this video.
You have to love that “Greatest Generation” No only did the win the war; they kept a love of living and still show us how it is done. Check out this video.
 
We seem to be trying to make America into whatever political party you favor. It is about time to consider the real part of July 4, 1776 . . .
We seem to be trying to make America into whatever political party you favor. It is about time to consider the real part of July 4, 1776 . . .
 
Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) delivered testimony to the National Commission on the Future of the Army in Fayetteville, NC, which outlined the severe risks of the Obama Administration’s proposed budget cuts to our Armed Forces, including severe cuts to Army end strength.
Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) delivered testimony to the National Commission on the Future of the Army in Fayetteville, NC, which outlined the severe risks of the Obama Administration’s proposed budget cuts to our Armed Forces, including severe cuts to Army end strength.
 
It is too much trouble to leave the beach and go to a boring ceremony or small parade with old men giving speeches and wearing the VFW insignia. Those ceremonies signify the real meaning of this Holiday.
It is too much trouble to leave the beach and go to a boring ceremony or small parade with old men giving speeches and wearing the VFW insignia. Those ceremonies signify the real meaning of this Holiday.
 
In the summer of 1918, five large German submarines (U-boats) crossed the Atlantic and operated against the lightly protected shipping off the North American coast.
In the summer of 1918, five large German submarines (U-boats) crossed the Atlantic and operated against the lightly protected shipping off the North American coast.
 
Born in the small town of Godwin (Cumberland County) in 1900, David Marshall "Carbine" Williams was the creator of the M-1 Carbine, the U.S. Army's favorite semi-automatic rifle during World War II.
Born in the small town of Godwin (Cumberland County) in 1900, David Marshall "Carbine" Williams was the creator of the M-1 Carbine, the U.S. Army's favorite semi-automatic rifle during World War II.
 
Historians and history majors among our campus community certainly remember the significance of Sunday's date - December 7. The date was designated by Congress in 1994 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. While we take time to remember our veterans and fallen soldiers on other days...
Historians and history majors among our campus community certainly remember the significance of Sunday's date - December 7. The date was designated by Congress in 1994 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. While we take time to remember our veterans and fallen soldiers on other days...
 
The stage of McGinnis Theatre has been transformed into a grim post-World War II New Orleans for the upcoming production of "A Streetcar Named Desire."
The stage of McGinnis Theatre has been transformed into a grim post-World War II New Orleans for the upcoming production of "A Streetcar Named Desire."
 
WOW!!! I hope you made a personal copy for review at least 10 times! It is so full of more recent history. It is totally full of "history repeating itself."
WOW!!! I hope you made a personal copy for review at least 10 times! It is so full of more recent history. It is totally full of "history repeating itself."
 
Governor Pat McCrory ordered the POW/MIA flag flown above the state capitol in commemoration of National POW/MIA Day.
Governor Pat McCrory ordered the POW/MIA flag flown above the state capitol in commemoration of National POW/MIA Day.
 
Governor Pat McCrory will launch the state's four-yearlong Centennial Commemoration of World War I at a wreath-laying ceremony at the North Carolina Veterans Monument on the grounds of the State Capitol Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014.
Governor Pat McCrory will launch the state's four-yearlong Centennial Commemoration of World War I at a wreath-laying ceremony at the North Carolina Veterans Monument on the grounds of the State Capitol Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014.
 
H. Warren Rohlfs, 94, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
 
North Carolinians played key roles in the historic D-Day invasion that took the fight directly to the Axis powers and hastened the fall of Adolf Hitler.
North Carolinians played key roles in the historic D-Day invasion that took the fight directly to the Axis powers and hastened the fall of Adolf Hitler.
 
With World War II imminent, in December 1940, the U.S. Government awarded $16.8 million in contracts for building one of the first military installations in preparation for that war.
With World War II imminent, in December 1940, the U.S. Government awarded $16.8 million in contracts for building one of the first military installations in preparation for that war.
 
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