Mike Magee When the Depression struck, he was 5 years old. Simultaneously, the great dust storms arrived. John Steinbeck’s “Grapes of Wrath” immortalized the travails of the Joad family from Oklahoma, tenant farmers trapped in the Dust Bowl. Steinbeck could have easily substituted the family with this boy, who remembered years later, “The dust killed […] The post “Lead Us To The Saving Of Our Country.” – FDR appeared first on HealthCommentary.| HealthCommentary
Nestled beneath the northern slope of Portsdown Hill, at the southern end of the Meon Valley, Southwick looks like something straight out of a picture postcard: half-timbered cottages, thatched roofs, pubs with dark beams, flowers tumbling from window boxes… and one intriguing detail – every single front door is painted red.This isn’t a whimsical neighbourhood fashion […] The post Southwick, Hampshire: The Red-Door Village with D-Day Secrets appeared first on French Moments.| French Moments
Cliquez ici pour découvrir le village anglais de Southwick dans le Hampshire. Entre portes rouges et secrets militaires, c'est un village pas comme les autres.| Destination Angleterre
Version française By Ariane Gauthier The story of Sulo W. Alanen begins in the northern Ontarian village of Nolalu, a small settlement outside of Thunder Bay that emerged largely due to the arrival of Finnish settlers in the region. These settlers were … Continue reading →| Library and Archives Canada Blog
Plus what if D-Day had failed, why men were obsessed with codpieces, the lucha libre folk hero, the history of Paris and much more!| All About History
D-Day - the 6th of June, 1944: "The Longest Day," as it was called in the classic 1962 film of that name. Then came "The Americanization of Emily" (1964 - D-Day+30). And "Saving Private Ryan." (1998). Unforgettable images of Americans storming Normandy's "Omaha Beach," dying in the water, dying on…| Eugene L. Meyer
Churchill’s role in D-Day is a matter of some controversy. This book looks at the great invasion in its context, the culmination of years of planning and preparation, as the decision-makers saw it amidst the challenges of their time. The first chapter is titled “Hindsight is a Wonderful Thing.” Happily, hindsight is avoided here. This approach mirrors that of Churchill himself, as explained in his memoirs of the Second World War. Churchill’s method reminds us that human beings must ma...| The Churchill Project – Hillsdale College
Following the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, here's something a bit off the beaten path for this vintage blog. You can now get custom-created M-1 helmets refurbished to WW2 standards at the Houndstooth Kid Haberdashery. These are perfect for reenactors or if you are just looking for an attractive display piece.| The Houndstooth Kid
70 years ago today Allied soldiers parachuted into and stormed the wave-swept beaches of Normandy. It was the greatest invasion in history. Thousands of American, British, Canadian, Free-French soldiers and French Resistance fighters gave their lives on this day in history. Remember their sacrifice.| The Houndstooth Kid
Today’s post is by Rachael Salyer, Archivist in the Textual Reference Branch at the National Archives in College Park, MD. End of First Phase Map of France, June 1944 (NAID 18558251) The Textual Re…| The Text Message
Wondering what to see at Utah Beach, Normandy? Here's a full list of WWII museums, monuments, memorials, and more interesting D-Day sites.| DESTINATION: WWII
We reflect today and honor those who participated in World War II’s D-Day, the largest combined military operation in history. The man who led the invasion and took full responsibility for the outc…| SusanEisenhower