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 [...]
Yo! Yo! It’s that time of the week again–time for the History Junkie’s Weekly History Wrap-Up. A week after North Korea’s attack on Yeonpyeong Island, Dan Miller at the Opinion Forum brings us a very insightful piece on relations between North Korea, China, Russian and the U.S., then (Korean War era) and now. Some 60 [...]
Loosen the belt another notch–it’s Thanksgiving Day. Although our public schools and a politically correct society continue to distance Thanksgiving from images of Indians and Pilgrims sharing a plate, the History Junkie will not. Like it or not, Thanksgiving can be traced back to Plymouth Colony and the Harvest Celebration of 1621. Perhaps after lunch, [...]
Yesterday, the History Junkie brought you the story of Adam Hoffman and the Gold Brick Scam of 1890. Now let’s fast forward seven years later to October 1897. If you remember, Adam Hoffman was a wealthy local, Albion, Indiana, merchant. He also owned several farms on which he rented tenant housing. One such renter was [...]
First, and absolutely foremost, the History Junkie would like personally thank all our veterans, past and present. Without the efforts of our Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen, HJ would not enjoy the life he has today. HJ takes these sacrifices personally. Was there something else? Oh yeah. “To Infinity and Beyond!” EVERYTOWN, USA launches into [...]
Salt over the shoulder. Fingers crossed. Just cut a foot off a rabbit I caught in the backyard. The official book launch for EVERYTOWN, USA occurs tonight at midnight! The History Junkie and his team at CCP Mission Control are hoping we do not hear the words, “Houston, we have a problem.” Again, keep your [...]
EVERYTOWN, USA is fueled and on the pad, awaiting launch. The History Junkie and his hearty crew are busy with final details. The weather forecast appears clear. Barring unforeseen mechanical difficulties, look for a large explosion over the Midwestern horizon this Thursday, November 11, 2010–Veteran’s Day.