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There won’t always be an England: Britain’s greatest generation bemoans the nation’s decline
Bookworm Room —
Authority: 634
Disillusioned members of the World War II generation state honestly that, had the England that now exists been the England in 1939, they would not have believed it was a country worth saving. Most feel that their fellow veterans, those who died in the fight, are rolling in their graves as they look at the corrupt, ...2 hours ago -
For Conservative Movie Lovers: John Ford, John Wayne, and ‘They Were Expendable’ Part 6
Big Hollywood —
Authority: 806
The casting of Robert Montgomery (1904–1981) in They Were Expendable was uncommonly appropriate. The suave, handsome actor made his name in debonair romantic comedies throughout the 1930s, but like John Ford he didn’t wait until America was dragged into war before enlisting. In 1940, fired up by the ...5 hours ago -
Obama’s approval rating falls below 50%
American Conservative Daily —
Authority: 503
For the first time in his presidency, President Obamas job approval rating has slipped below 50 percent in the Gallup Polls daily tracking survey. Mr. Obama dropped to 49 percent in the national survey conducted this week. Three other presidents have seen their job approval score drop below the symbolic 50 percent ...13 hours ago -
Obama dips below 50% in new poll
American Conservative Daily —
Authority: 503
For the first time in his presidency, President Obama’s job approval rating has slipped below 50 percent in the Gallup Polls daily tracking survey. Mr. Obama dropped to 49 percent in the national survey conducted this week. Three other presidents have seen their job approval score drop below the symbolic 50 percent ...13 hours ago -
An Autumn Cornucopia
Pajamas Media —
Authority: 783
What do World War II, Apple vs. Microsoft, and the Republic of Armenia have in common?16 hours ago -
Winston Churchill’s World War II cigar discovered after 60 years
Thaindian News —
Authority: 710
London, Nov 21 (ANI): Winston Churchill’s cigar smoked by him at the 1943 Casablanca conference has become a part of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.The 33-year-old Christian Williams from Horncastle, Lincs, inherited the half-smoked cigar from his soldier grandfather Ronald, who acted as butler at the World War II ...17 hours ago -
Freedom’s Fight: Part II
Truthdig: Drilling Beneath the Headlines —
Authority: 729
Truthdig is pleased to present the second excerpt from Gary Phillips’ novel “Freedom’s Fight,” which interweaves real historical figures and situations in a fictive narrative about World War II, focusing not just on the black soldier’s struggle, but also on the debates various civil rights groups had about ...23 hours ago -
Lewis Millett Dies at 88 - Awarded the Medal of Honor
American Ranger —
Authority: 123
We have lost another great American warrior. The Washington Post tells the story of Medal of Honor winner Lewis L. Millett, who died on November 14. * * * * Lewis L. Millett, 88 Daring soldier was awarded Medal of Honor By Adam Bernstein Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Lewis L. ...1 day ago -
Face of Defense: Soldier Who Led Last Bayonet Charge Dies
Stupidica —
Authority: 171
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2009 Retired Army Col. Lewis L. Millett, who earned the Medal of Honor during the Korean War for leading what reportedly was the last major American bayonet charge, died Nov 14. Retired Army Col. Lewis L. Millet wears his Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star and other medals ...1 day ago -
Could We Win if We Had to Fight World War II Today? (Guest Voice)
The Moderate Voice —
Authority: 740
Could we Win if We Had to Fight World War II Today? by Rick Moran The debate over “The Greatest Generation” and whether the way America is today could duplicate their stunning achievements in winning two wars and fighting through a depression while maintaining unity has been hashed and rehashed by far superior ...1 day ago -
Gunman opens fire on Pacific island of Saipan; 5 dead, including 2 young children
CKA Canadian News —
Authority: 463
A gunman went on a rampage on the Pacific resort island of Saipan Friday, first at a shooting range and then at a World War II historical site, killing four people and wounding six others before fatally shooting himself, officials said.1 day ago -
Interview with Rebecca Manley
New Books In History —
Authority: 107
By the time the Nazi’s invaded the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941, the Bolshevik Party had already amassed a considerable amount of expertise in moving masses of people around. Large population transfers (to put it mildly) were part and parcel of building socialism. Certain “elements” needed to be sent for ...1 day ago -
Vonnegut after Dresden
otrops —
Authority: 92
The superb Letters of Note has a remarkable letter written by a young Kurt Vonnegut to his family shortly after the bombing of Dresden. On about February 14th the Americans came over, followed by the R.A.F. their combined labors killed 250,000 people in twenty-four hours and destroyed all of Dresden — possibly ...1 day ago -
Addiction to Growth is China’s ‘Berlin Wall’: Global Geographic Times, People’s Republic of China
The Moderate Voice —
Authority: 740
Can President Obama persuade China not to be so dependent on growth, particularly trade-dependent growth? Likening Beijing’s obsession with growth to a Chinese version of the ‘Berlin Wall,’ Feng Mengyun of China’s state-run Global Geographic Times expresses his hope that President Obama can do something to ...1 day ago -
Seeing Red: The Budget Deficit – Past, Present and Future
The LA Progressive —
Authority: 440
The dangers of a foreign retreat from Treasury securities are slight in the short-term but increase over time as the public debt continues to grow. Americans would do well to realize that things... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]1 day ago -
Historical Fiction Friday: Mares War
YA Bookmark: Novels for Young Adults —
Authority: 120
In the spotlight this Friday is Mares War . I went to a conference and found out about this book by the presenter. I thought it sounded really cool. Here is a summary: 15-year-old Octavia and 17-year-old Tali make the transformation from complaining, self-absorbed teens to observant, supportive family members. As ...1 day ago -
Patrick Hitler Makes a Case to Fight the Reich
HistoryNet - From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher —
Authority: 130
After the U.S. declared war on Germany William Patrick Hitler, the half-English nephew of Adolf Hitler, appealed directly to Franklin Roosevelt in his effort to join the U.S. military.1 day ago -
Hannah Pakula: A Biographer Traces the Rise of Madame Chiang Kai-shek
HistoryNet - From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher —
Authority: 130
Hannah Pakula, acclaimed author of An Uncommon Woman, tells World War II magazine about her new book, The Last Empress: Madame Chiang Kai-shek and the Birth of Modern China.1 day ago -
Muslims In 21st Century America: Political Correctness Deadly
NOVAKEO.COM —
Authority: 135
Part 3: Muslim Major Hasan’s deadly jihad, political correctness, a U.S. Army soldier’s story In 1860 Mark Twain said, “The shabbiest of all lies is ’silent-assertion’, which happens when the media, politicians and church leaders obfuscate, suppress or ignore a social wrong or something going awry in this ...1 day ago -
Why No One Expects a Strong Recovery
Stupidica —
Authority: 171
One of the strongest factors promoting recovery from our 10 post-World War II recessions was an unshakable conviction that, regardless of the immediate trouble, the American economy is fundamentally strong. Based on this underlying confidence, recessions and recoveries roughly conformed to the principle of the bigger ...1 day ago
