Weekly History Wrap-Up: 01/14/11
January 14, 2011
Posted in Weekly History Wrap-Ups
Tags: Dick Winters, weekly history wrap-up
Friday again? Hells yes! Before you all hit the road, how about a wrap-up of this week in history?
Michael Swickard over an nmpolitics offered perspective on being an American.
What happens to a veteran’s remains when they are unclaimed at the time of death? Well, New York City has stepped forward to provide full military rites. Bravo NYC!
As feared, violence has accompanied a historic vote on southern independence in the Sudan.
How about the Top Ten pics that shaped America. Would you agree? Or are there some that you feel might be a better fit?
And lastly, Major Dick Winters, leader of Easy Company – 506th PIR, brought to America’s collective attention through Ambrose’s “Band of Brothers,” passed away this last week.
Til next week. HJ over and out.