Today in History: May 8, 1945
Today in History: May 8, 1945 – VE DAY “General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to the United Nations.… Read More »Today in History: May 8, 1945
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Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Most Americans are familiar with the poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. However, that’s not the full story. Or even a very accurate… Read More »Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Danish Resistance
Danish Resistance Number the Stars is likely one of the books that all 90’s kids read at some point in grade school. Maybe for class, maybe… Read More »Danish Resistance
The Norwegian Resistance
The Norwegian Resistance The Norwegian resistance was successful, in part, because they had many advantages over the Germans – “a long coast line with vast… Read More »The Norwegian Resistance
Denmark in WWII
Denmark in WWII On April 9, 1940, Denmark was invaded by German. Prior to this, they had been rescuing people from other occupied… Read More »Denmark in WWII
Norway in WWII
Norway in WWII This post features an amazing book called Almost Autumn by Marianne Kaurin. What’s really amazing about Almost Autumn, though, is that it… Read More »Norway in WWII
Katyn Massacre
The Katyn Massacre After the Soviets invaded Poland on September 17, 1940, what transpired was something very similar to what transpired in Western Poland: death,… Read More »Katyn Massacre
Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death
Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry gave his famous Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death Speech. In… Read More »Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death
President Trump’s Post-Acquittal Remarks
Following his acquittal by the Senate, President Trump addresses the Nation from the White House. Listen to his tongue-in-cheek ‘self-congratulations’ that has his audience in… Read More »President Trump’s Post-Acquittal Remarks
Name That Historical Figure #1
Name That Historical Figure #1 We’re going to play a new game: Name that historical figure. Name the historical figure in the picture. Could… Read More »Name That Historical Figure #1