Comparing Pearl Harbor To 9/11
Did you know that Pearl Harbor Day is December 7th? It's been over seventy years since it happened and there aren't that many people left around that remember this day "that will live in infamy." It was a terrible event in American history and many have been comparing Pearl Harbor to 9/11. People, for years after, would ask, "Do you remember where you were when you heard about Pearl Harbor?" Since most of us were not around, here is a list of five things you should remember about the heroes who fought that day and comparing Pearl Harbor to 9/11.
Categories: History Tags: 9/11, Afghanistan, FDR, franklin delano roosevelt, George W. Bush, homeland security, iraqi war, pearl harbor, Pentagon, war on terror, world trade centers, world war 2, world war two, WW2, wwII
Five Best American Humorists
There is a unique American quality about spinning a tale or "a yarn", as it is sometimes called in the United States. American humor is different than the stand up comedian or the situation comedy actor. It's a storyteller that knows how to throw in a zinger every now and then. Their comments can be about politics, social issues, or life, in general. The following list of people are some of the best American humorists. Read more...
Categories: Entertainment Tags: 60 minutes, andy rooney, art buchwald, Best American Humorists, cowboys, Erma Bombeck, folklore, humorists, Mark Twain, stars and stripes, washington post, Will Rogers, world war two
Five Best Generals In History Of U.S.
The United States is a war-like nation. We've been at war throughout most of our history and because of this, we have had our share of great generals. Obviously, this list is only an opinion of who was the best generals in history of the U.S. Anyone could come up with a different list and provide a good argument to why they are right. In fact, I welcome other opinions from readers for and against the people on this list. I put these in order of how I personally see them. Read more...
Facts About The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
On Veteran's Day, we try to remember our soldiers and the sacrifices they have made to keep our nation free. In the United States, we do this in the form of military services, parades, offers to our veterans and a special tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. This national monument was built in 1921 to commemorate the U.S. Soldiers who went to war and never came back. The bodies interred there, as the name suggests, are unknown. Here are a few interesting facts about this memorial and what it means to our country, as well as the rest of the world. Read more...
Categories: Trivia Tags: arlington national cemetery, george V, korean war, tomb of the unknown soldier, vietnam war, world war I, World War II, world war one, world war two
Five Best Mark Hamill Performances
It's hard to imagine, but Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker from the Star Wars franchise, turned sixty years old this week! Where did that time fly? Wasn't he just asking his Aunt Beru and Uncle Owen to run off and join the Rebellion? But Mark Hamill has been in a lot of other films and television shows besides Star Wars. There was...well, Star Wars...and The Empire Strikes Back. Let's not forget, Return of the Jedi...yeah...What else was Mark Hamill in? I am sure there was something else. All kidding aside, here are five of Mark Hamill's best performances. What else do you remember him in? Read more...
Alternate Realities: What If The Debt Ceiling Isn’t Raised?
There has been a lot of rumors and speculations over the raising of the debt ceiling in the past few months. As August 2nd is looming as a deadline, people are starting to get nervous over whether America is going to default on its loans. What would happen if this occurs? Some people claim the sky will start falling, while others believe it is just a scare tactic to increase on spending. The truth is: No one knows for sure. You can only hypothesize the outcome. Here are a few things that could happen if we don't increase the debt ceiling and default... Read more...
