Monthly Archives: April 2009

Twit: Jon Stewart, “Truman Was a War Criminal, Too”

Posted on April 30, 2009 by admin

I’m sooooo tired of Hollywood morons,  intellectuals, elitists, comedians, ect. expressing their lunatic points of views. Calling Truman a “War Criminal” is so beyond the realm of historical understanding: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart M – Th 11p / … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Modern Era, News & Notes, Politics, WWII | 4 Comments

Should George Washington have been removed from overall command by the end of 1777?

Posted on April 30, 2009 by admin

In honor of Washington becoming the first elected President on this day (1789). The best strategy employed during the early stages of fighting was more akin to modern guerrilla style than the traditional European tactics of the day. The murderous … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, American Revolution, Presidents | 1 Comment

Why Are Newspapers Dying?

Posted on April 27, 2009 by admin

Using data from 395 daily U.S. newspapers the Audit Bureau of Circulations reported today a declined of 7.1% for October-March in daily newspaper circulation from the same six-month span in 2007-2008. It cited that The New York Times circulation fell … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Media, Modern Era | 2 Comments

Behind Closed Doors

Posted on April 27, 2009 by admin

  I received today my review copy of the upcoming PBS miniseries “Behind Closed Doors: Stalin, the Nazis and the West,” which, according to the press kit, promises to “change the way we think about the war.” Sounds interesting and … Continue reading →

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Civil War Memory moved… Other Blogs REMOVED

Posted on April 25, 2009 by admin

I hate to do it, but I removed the “Civil War Memory” blog from my list and not because I have any intellectual issue (or anything) with the “Civil War Memory” blog, as a matter a fact it has been … Continue reading →

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What I am Reading

Posted on April 25, 2009 by admin

Thomas Paine’s place in American History is secure but that wasn’t always the case. He died in relative obscurity after having made the mistake of taking on the Federalists, who viciously attacked Paine. Also, his mistaken commitment to the French … Continue reading →

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Civil War Era Book Overdue 52,858 Days to the tune of ahhh, well… $52,858 fee… Book Finally Returned!

Posted on April 20, 2009 by admin

Great story! I recently had a $6 late fee from Blockbuster Video and almost passed out, so I am happy Mr. Dau did not have to pay the $52K fine! Lexington, VA (AHN) – A history book that was taken … Continue reading →

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1868 Georgia Negro Killing Letter

Posted on April 18, 2009 by admin

Obadiah Warner, Greenville Ga Apr 13th 1868 to Hon Hiram Warner, Washington City Dear Sir As it is about a week since you left home, I suppose a letter will be acceptable by this time. Ape and I got back … Continue reading →

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The Tulsa, Oklahoma Race Riot of 1921

Posted on April 15, 2009 by admin

In 1921 Tulsa was the scene of possibly the worst race riot in American history. It all stated May 31 and continued until the afternoon of June 1, during which more Americans were killed by fellow Americans since possibly the … Continue reading →

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry Backs Sovereignty Resolution ?

Posted on April 14, 2009 by admin

Civil War Part II? AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry joined state Rep. Brandon Creighton and sponsors of House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 50 in support of states’ rights under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. “I believe that our federal … Continue reading →

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