Author Archives: John Michael
Hints of Spring at Arlington National Cemetery
Hints of Spring at Arlington National Cemetery The Crocus are here! Arlington National Cemetery is beginning its annual burst of cascading colors. It was a great surprise to see them just where I expected. I discovered them years ago … Continue reading
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
At dawn on Sunday, December 7, 1941, Japanese planes attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in an attempt to cripple the fleet and hinder U.S. intervention in other Japanese actions in the South Pacific. The attack mobilized … Continue reading
The Power of Love
The Power of Love Love is the lamp that lights the universe: without that light . . . the earth is a barren promontory and man the quintessence of dust. –Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Who Are These Men?
Written by someone who has been there, the following is a “guest” posting from a dear friend: During the past decade since the attacks of September 11, 2001, we have been a nation at war. In Afghanistan, our enemy … Continue reading
Easter Sunday 2011
Easter Sunday 2011 ’Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees Filled all the air with Fragrance and with joy. –Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882)
A Historic Milestone Ahead
After months of cryptic messages on Facebook announcing trips to the National Archives, researching at the Library of Congress, and more, I’m proud to announce the upcoming arrival of… a new website dedicated to the work … Continue reading
George S Patton and Bouncing
“I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.” – General George S. Patton Jr. Patton: A Genius for War
Military Christmas Cards
It’s that time of year to send well wishes to those family and friends. Have you seen the unique and distinctive Christmas cards available at two of my favorite museums? Each of the notecards is blank on the inside and … Continue reading
Remembering our military
Remembering our military In a few days, we’ll honor our military on Veterans’ Day – the 11th Month, the 11th Day at the 11th Hour… The sacrifices that they and their families have and … Continue reading
Tenacity
Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way. And don’t pray when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines. – Satchel Paige Satchel: The Life and Times of … Continue reading