Edward R. Murrow With a demagogue attacking anyone who criticized him, newsman Edward R. Murrow bravely replied: “The actions of the junior Senator from Wisconsin have caused alarm and dismay amongst our allies abroad, and given considerable comfort to our … Continue reading
My First Vote (The story of My First Vote is factual; however, I have chosen to obscure some details in the interest of privacy.) I developed my lifelong passion for voting at an early age. My father, a World War … Continue reading
On October 21, 2022, a gentleman named Daniel Smith passed away at approximately 90. According to news reports, Mr. Smith is the last known person to be the child the parents held in slavery during the US Civil War. He … Continue reading
Although it took decades for them to receive even a fraction of the respect and recognition they deserved, over 400 members of the Navajo nation heroically served as “code talkers” for the Marines during World War II. The story of … Continue reading
“Saving Private Ryan” is one of my favorite films. The film takes its viewers on an incredible mission as a brave army captain, and his skeptical troops go deep into occupied territory to try and save find Private James Ryan, … Continue reading