Category Archives: EVENTS
100-Year-Old Sentinel Returns to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a monument dedicated to deceased U.S. service members whose remains have not been identified. It is located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, United States. The Unknowns: The Untold Story of America’s … Continue reading
THROWBACK THURSDAY 11 SEP 2019
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO TODAY Congress, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Session No. 308. Thanks of the AMERICAN PEOPLE TO GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING. September 11, 1919. — Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the … Continue reading
Retired Marine Penned an Open Letter to NFL Commissioner
Retired Marine Col. Jeffery Powers penned an open letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell describing how he felt about players kneeling during the national anthem — “The Star-Spangled Banner”. An Open Letter to NFL Commissioner: Commissioner, I’ve been a … Continue reading
Remembering General Y
It was 06 DEC 2005 – Ten Years Ago that the world lost a man who had given much … William P. Yarborough LTG William P. Yarborough, USA (Ret.) passed on 06 December 2005 after a life that enriched … Continue reading
Fort Bragg – Throckmorton Library Visit I
Fort Bragg – Throckmorton Library Visit I Fort Myer to Fort Bragg! John Michael Brings Fort Myer to Fort Bragg It was a much-awaited visit arranged by Donna Tabor, Command Historian XVIIIth Airborne Corps, to present the little-known history of … Continue reading
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
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
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