Friday again, and time for the Weekly History Wrap-Up. How about a comprehensive look at this week’s upheaval in Egypt? Are we going to see a domino effect across North Africa and the Middle East? Jeff Jacoby makes a convincing argument for using mercenaries to help stabilize Somalia. How about a Tribute to our American [...]
The History Junkie is thankful for many things, including Fridays. Time for the Weekly History Wrap-Up. Ever feel like a storehouse of largely useless, but very interesting information. I’ve found the blog post for you, and me. Sargent Shriver’s funeral was held this week. Rest in peace Sarg. The Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia [...]
Oak Farm Montessori School in Avilla, Indiana is preparing for their annual History Fair next week. Students are busy putting the final touches on history reports ranging from the Band of Brothers to Rosa Parks, from D-Day to Cleopatra. In conjunction with the upcoming event, upper elementary Oak Farm students, grades 4-6, each received a [...]
Here we are, at Friday again. Time for the History Junkie’s Weekly History Wrap-Up. Big News! Upper elementary students, grades 4-6, over at Oak Farm Montessori School are reading BOOTPRINTS. Wow! Wow! And more Wow! We’re talking some 40 kids. I’ll be heading back over next week for a question-and-answer session with the group. This, [...]
I just received word that two friends, and contributors to EVERYTOWN, USA have passed away. God rest their souls. Lucille Parker Steckley died at the age of 90, on January 13, in Pomona Park, Florida. Her brother, Donald Parker, a World War II airman, was featured in Chapter 55 of EVERYTOWN, USA. She was more [...]
What happened this week in history? Anything interesting? Hells yes! The History Junkie loves historical artifacts. But I must confess that I hadn’t heard of this hidden treasure trove, The Military Museum of North Florida. I’m definitely stopping in the next time I’m in the Sunshine state. Sad to see that the original model for [...]
Funeral services were held this week for local Marine, Lance Corporal William Crouse, killed on December 21 in Afghanistan. The remains of Air Force Major Thomas Beyer were positively identified and returned to the States for services. Beyer’s aircraft was lost over Quang Tri, Vietnam on July 30, 1968. The Civilian Military Intelligence Group offered [...]
Yes, the History Junkie knows that it is Christmas Eve. But some of us still have to work. Readers demand their Weekly History Wrap-Up. And we will oblige. The Blog must go on! Great story out of Spotsylvania County, Virginia on a high school group bringing back the music of World War II. Keep up [...]
The History Junkie has found a true friend and comrade in Eileen Reynolds Sheehan of Hendersonville, North Carolina. Eileen’s brother, Gene, was lost in 1945 when his submarine, the USS Barbel, was sunk with no survivors. She recently submitted the following letter to the Hendersonville Times-News. Eileen we thank you for your praise. But even [...]
Yep. It’s Friday … again. Time for another addition of HJ’s Weekly History Wrap-Up. Ronald H. Bailey over at HistoryNet brings us a truly amazing piece on the Marquis de Lafayette’s return to the States in 1824. This is a must read for all Lafayette groupies (HJ included. Blush! Blush!) and Revolutionary buffs. Another American [...]