Yearly Archives: 2008

Researchers unlock secrets of 1918 flu pandemic

Posted on December 29, 2008 by admin

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Researchers have found out what made the 1918 flu pandemic so deadly — a group of three genes that lets the virus invade the lungs and cause pneumonia. They mixed samples of the 1918 influenza strain with … Continue reading →

Posted in 1865 to 1918, American History, Historians, Modern Era, News & Notes | 1 Comment

Yahoo! Users’ Top-Rated War Movies

Posted on December 29, 2008 by admin

1. SAVING PRIVATE RYAN (1998) 2. BRAVEHEART (1995) 3. SCHINDLER’S LIST (1993) 4. BLACK HAWK DOWN (2001) 5. PLATOON (1986) 6. THE PIANIST (2002) 7. HOTEL RWANDA (2004) 8. FULL METAL JACKET (1987) 9. PATTON (1970) 10. GLORY (1989) 11. … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Media, News & Notes | 1 Comment

Life of a Civil War Soldier Series

Posted on December 20, 2008 by admin

[From SoldierStudies.org] Article 1 12/17/08 The Blue and the Gray in Black and White Assessing the Scholarship on Civil War Soldiers By Aaron Sheehan-Dean Aaron Sheehan-Dean is an associate professor of history at the University of North Florida. He is … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Civil War, Historians, Media, News & Notes, Teaching | 1 Comment

Failure is not an Option… it is Rewarded!

Posted on December 19, 2008 by admin

Slowly public education has come to the point where No Child Left Behind is becoming, “Failure is not an Option.” Students cannot receive a failing grade, not an option. This will become reality sooner than later… But this is not … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Civil War, News & Notes, Politics | 3 Comments

Disgraceful!

Posted on December 19, 2008 by admin

Between Bush’s bailout of the Big Three Auto makers to the U.S. Congress and its bailouts, comes news that Congress has decided they have done such a good job they deserve a raise at the expense of $2.5 million to … Continue reading →

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“America the Beautiful”

Posted on December 10, 2008 by admin

I love this photo… I have been very busy with the start of my next graduate class, “Historical Research Methods,” and this one will be a challenge. Anyway, thought I’d share this photo I found and I have lost the … Continue reading →

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67 Years: Remembering Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 7, 2008 by admin

  Read this incredible story of a 13 year old who persuaded Pearl Harbor veterans not to give up their reunions, something they contemplated doing. With what seems like large segments of today’s American society ready to forget (if they … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Historians, News & Notes, WWII | 1 Comment

December 2008 Book Notes

Posted on December 3, 2008 by admin

Due to the amount of books that I have coming this will have to be a regular thing. First up, Retribution: The Battle for Japan, 1944-45, by Max Hastings, March 2008, New York, Random House Inc. 656pp. $35.00 978-0-307-26351-3. This … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Books & Reviews, Civil War, News & Notes, Teaching | 3 Comments

11th Wisconsin Book Reviews

Posted on November 29, 2008 by admin

My book has been getting some very decent and kind reviews, thanks all! Bret over at TOCWOC noted that, “Wehner’s writing style was very enjoyable and allows readers to become immersed in the story of the regiment. It caters to … Continue reading →

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Hmmm….

Posted on November 26, 2008 by admin
Posted in American History, Civil War, News & Notes, Politics, Slavery | 1 Comment