Category Archives: History

Storm Clouds

Seldom in history are villains unambiguously villains. History is full of extenuating circumstances, actions meant for the good that go bad, intentions misunderstood, or vilification by the victors who are the true culprits. However, today our villains are extraordinarily clear. … Continue reading

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Memorial Day 2021: What Did They Die For?

Another day of remembrance. Another day when Americans traditionally pause to reflect on the military history of the United States and the sacrifices made to keep us the “land of the free and home of the brave.”  This Memorial Day, … Continue reading

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Billie Holiday and the Tragic Song, Strange Fruit

On a cold March night in 1939, an unusual audience gathered at the club, Cafe Society, a new jazz club on West 4th Street in Greenwich Village, New York City. They came because Café Society was an unusual club. It … Continue reading

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The Acquittal of Donald J Trump and What It Tells Us

The Impeachment Trial of Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States has ended. He was acquitted, even though a majority of the Senators voted Guilty: 57 – 43. The minimum of guilty votes need was 67, which did … Continue reading

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Civil War 2021

As I started this blog, I was watching the remains of Officer Brian Sicknick being placed in state under the Capitol’s Rotunda. It is an honor that is given to few people. He earned it. He is the US Capitol … Continue reading

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Text of President Richard Nixon’s Pardon

By the President of the United States of America a Proclamation Richard Nixon became the thirty-seventh President of the United States on January 20, 1969 and was reelected in 1972 for a second term by the electors of forty-nine of … Continue reading

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