"Fun Facts Saturday" There is an island (Hans Island) which is disputed territory between Canada and Denmark. The militaries of both countries periodically visit the island to remove the other guy’s flag. They leave a bottle of Danish schnapps or Canadian whiskey. It is known as the “Whiskey War” or the “Liquor War.” This is … Continue reading The Modern War Between Canada and Denmark
"Faith on Friday" “But behold there was never a happier time among the people of Nephi, since the days of Nephi, than in the days of [Captain] Moroni, yea, even at this time, in the twenty and first year of the reign of judges.” The first time I read this verse, my heart was touched. … Continue reading Happiness is a Choice (Alma 50:23)
"Patriotic Wednesday" The WWII “Battle of the Philippine Sea,” was the turning point in the War in the Pacific. It is called “The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.” It is also known as “the greatest carrier battle in history.” In two days of aerial combat, the Americans lost 29 planes, while the Japanese lost 480. The government … Continue reading Turning Point of WW II War in the Pacific – “The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot”
"Patriotic Wednesday" Deborah Sampson was one of the many women who disguised herself as a man, so she could serve in the Continental Army. She was 5’8”, which was taller than average. She enlisted as “Robert Shurtleff” in the elite Light Infantry Company of the Massachusetts Regiment. Deborah’s comrades teased her because she had … Continue reading Deborah Sampson: American Revolution War Hero
"Poetic Wednesday" Stephen Crane (1871-1900) was a popular American poet, novelist, and short story writer. His classic Civil War novel, “The Red Badge of Courage” was required reading in high school. THERE WAS A CRIMSON CLASH OF WAR There was a crimson clash of war.Lands turned black and bare;Women wept;Babes ran, wondering.There came one … Continue reading “There Was a Crimson Clash of War” – Famous Poem About the Senselessness of War
"Court Case Friday" and "Commentary" Asset Forfeiture Laws The illegal drug trade is massive. The value of the drug trade in the U.S. is over $300 billion each year. The international drug trade brings in about $36 trillion per year. Drug cartel leaders are billionaires. Asset forfeiture laws allow law enforcement to confiscate the homes, … Continue reading Law Enforcement Asset Forfeiture – The Corrupting Downside
The foundation of religious freedom in America was laid over 150 years before the Bill of Rights. The Lords Baltimore were major architects of that foundation. George Calvert, First Lord Baltimore George Calvert (1580-1632) was the first Lord and Baron Baltimore. He was a very successful member of the British cabinet and parliament. But then, … Continue reading Lord Baltimore: George & Cecil Calvert – “Early American Heroes of Religious Liberty” (Pt 5/5)
One of the great failures of the modern era is that heroes have been replaced with celebrities. Tienanmen Square Heroes are men and women who inspire us because of their great achievements and/or their exemplary acts of courage and conviction. Heroes have changed the course of history for the better. Heroes have saved lives at … Continue reading Don’t Confuse Heroes with Celebrities
The founding fathers and mothers recognized the victory at Saratoga as a turning point in the Revolutionary War. They considered this miraculous victory as further evidence of Divine Providence. One of the most important victories of the entire war was the famous Battle of Saratoga in October 1777. This battle was pivotal to the success … Continue reading Miracle at Saratoga
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