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The Dangerous French Summer of 1944 and the Loss of Paris
The world has descended on Paris for the Summer Olympics that has seen global athletes participate during the goodwill of these games. As Americans are leading the medal count, it was eighty years ago this month that our soldiers fought the Nazis in France. While the German Wehrmacht hurt American forces through the deadly hedgerow fighting that caused massive casualties for both sides, the Supreme Commander of Allied Expeditionary Forces General Dwight D. Eisenhower expected his armies to push away from Normandy.
Michael Curtin and the 3256 Foundation
Two months before the 9/11/01 anniversary, these citizens are armed with smiles and patriotism to honor the police and military bravery of Curtin. Twenty-three years ago, it was a beautiful day, as Curtin wanted to finish his workday, and return home to celebrate his wife Helga's birthday. Instead, it became one of the worst days in American history, as this country was under attack. As terrorist hijackers carried out coordinated attacks on Manhattan, Washington D.C., and Flight 93 over Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the city ordered all rescue workers towards the World Trade Center. Curtin was at a command post in the North Tower when the South Tower collapsed. After this building was attacked, civilians tried to exit this building, Curtin refused to vacate his post. He stayed in this deadly situation until all his officers from Truck 2 left this perilous situation. At 10:28 am, the North Tower crashed to the ground, killing Curtin and thirteen other Emergency Serv
Don't Underestimate Cackling Kamala
This is a dangerous train of thought for the Grand Old Party if they are to send President Trump back to the Oval Office for a second term.
Presidential Turmoil and Change in American History
- President Lyndon B. Johnson, 1968
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Help for Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder is a serious mental illness and also known as Manic-Depressive Disorder. It causes unusual shifts in your mood, concentration, energy, and ability to do day-to-day functions.
"By God, that will be the last speech that he will ever make!" John Wilkes Booth, April 11th, 1865 Historic Threats against American President's
On July 13th, 2024, near Butler Pennsylvania, Former President Donald J. Trump was in the middle of speaking to thousands of people at a campaign rally. Turning slightly as he spoke, shots rang out from Thomas Mathew Crooks, who was quickly shot and killed by law enforcement. Minutes before, Crooks was spotted lying on a roof, as concerned citizens alerted police officials. Trump was shot in the ear, as Crooks almost killed the Republican Party's nominee for the general election against President Joseph Biden. Over the course of America's history, there have been many dangerous situations that saw the killing and wounding of our leaders.
How a Trustee Can Use Assets from a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust
A: No, the assets of the trust are not available to your mom. The irrevocable trust was created to protect assets from being counted for eligibility purposes when applying for Medicaid services. If the principal is available to her, then it is available to pay for her care.
General Ulysses S. Grant, Final Phase of the Vicksburg Campaign
From the start of the Vicksburg campaign, General's Joseph Johnston and John C. Pemberton were never unified to deal with the audacity of Grant's army in Mississippi. The northerners lived off the land, they attacked and prevented two separate armies from uniting to decisively hit their forces. Every day, Lincoln intently watched to learn about the whereabouts of Grant's men that deeply frustrated the ability of the enemy to defeat the Union in this campaign.
The Impact of Health-Related Issues and our Presidential Leadership
The ninth President was a tough Indian fighter, fought during the War of 1812, and was a governor of the Indiana Territory. During his 1841 inaugural speech, President William Henry Harrison at fifty-eight years old gave a two-hour speech in the rain and cold and wore no jacket to keep him warm. Later, he attended events to celebrate his presidency in wet clothing, and this hardened military and political leader was inflicted with pneumonia. Almost forty years before Harrison, doctors used primitive measures that almost bled President George Washington to death, this same practice was unsuccessfully used for Harrison.
South Shore Press Editorial: A Cognitive Coverup and Conspiracy
Now the machine is suddenly throwing President Biden under the bus, calling for him to step down as the Democratic nominee in favor of Kamala Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Hillary Clinton, or Michelle Obama.
Be Bold And Brave When Faced With Rejection
Be Bold And Brave When Faced With Rejection One of the biggest problems facing the military returning to civilian life is the fear of rejection. While in the military all their needs are covered, and they are taught to live in a brotherhood with each other. When they return to civilian life they give all that up and have to start completely over, no housing, job, food, or brotherhood. Many also come home with the stigma label of PTSD even though they do not have it.
Analysis: Where is the Democrat State of Mind Post Biden Debate Debacle?
Since the debate, I have been watching and listening to the banter of my Democrat pals. The ones I know and have worked with, and in many cases have been friends with, for decades. Where they stand falls into three general categories.
The Media and Meathead Throw Biden Under the Bus
Oh how the mighty national media builds and props up political candidates, then mercilessly tears them down and turns on them on a dime.
Countries Across the Pond Get it Right on Voter ID
Two of America's closest allies — Great Britain and France — recently held parliamentary elections. The British election took place on July 4; France's election is a two-part election with the second phase happening on July 7. Both Britain and France are robust and vibrant democracies, and there is a lot they can teach America on how to ensure the security and integrity of elections.
My Advice To Graduates - Say Yes!
As a matter of fact "live life" is such a simplistic and cheap way of giving advice, so let me explain a little more ... say yes. Say yes to what life can offer you, and when it's hard, or scary, say yes again. Say yes to that adventure, say yes to that thing that is holding you back, say yes, and then say yes some more, because saying yes becomes your life story.
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Handle the Media with Care
Veterans, as you come home from the military or retire from a civilian employment you are more subject to depression. Once you allow yourself to fall into a negative state of life it can get harder to recover.
You Graduated. Now Get Off My Lawn.
I asked our editorial team to pen columns on what advice to offer students.
What should I do now? Advice to my 17-year old self.
Joe Biden gave my high school commencement address in 1984. Surgeon General C Everett Koop gave my college commencement address in 1988.
General US Grant's Movement to take Jackson, Mississippi "Vicksburg is the Key" – President Abraham Lincoln
Secretary of War Edwin Stanton was informed that McClernand understood little of how to wage war and was often difficult for Grant to manage. Stanton directed Grant that he had the authority to handle his officers the way he saw fit. During this fighting stretch, Grant strengthened his confidence to lead his soldiers and lead subordinates like McClernand. At this moment, a former music teacher, turned cavalry leader, Colonel Benjamin H. Grierson operated in parts of Mississippi and Louisiana. Grierson's horse soldiers tore up railroad lines, destroyed Confederate resources, struck fear behind enemy lines, and diverted reinforcements away from Pemberton.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing
Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.
Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July
Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.