Monthly Archives: August 2011
Meet Knobby Walsh, Who Joined the National Guard then Joined the Marines
Interview with Ed Walsh (Knobby). Joined National Guard at fourteen and two years later joined Marine Corps 1945. Served in China then Korea, wounded 1951. After Korea served as Drill Instructor MCRD San Diego. You might consider Knobby to be … Continue reading
Meet Knobby Walsh, Who Joined the National Guard then Joined the Marines Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadLast U. S. Helicopter Out Of Saigon
Did you know that there is more to know about the last helicopter out of Saigon on 30 April, 1975. The television footage that has shown the evacuation since 1975 seems to have omitted the actual facts. The footage seems … Continue reading
A Day in the Civil War, Attack against Forts Hatteras and Clark, North Carolina
This post is excerpted from Every Day of the Civil War, A Chronological Encyclopedia By Bud Hannings. McFarland Publishing, Incorporated, Jefferson, North Carolina and London. 2010 August 28–29 1861–ATTACK AGAINST FORTS HATTERAS AND CLARK–Union warships had arrived off the coast … Continue reading
Jay Carney White House Spokesman Changes His Opinion.
Jay Carney formerly a reporter had at the time, bitterly complained that President Bush was taking a vacation at his ranch in Texas during August 2001. During this year, 2011, Michelle Obama, has taken more than 40 days of vacation … Continue reading
Another Nephew of Uncle Sam
Patriots come in all ages and even a Fourth Gradercan make our troops feel proud. This is a short tribute to the U. S. Armed Forces by Lauren Mitros, which when first cut was sent by Armed Forces Radio to … Continue reading
Good Morning To Our Troops
This is a short tribute from Lauren Mitros to our brave and courageous troops of the U. S. Armed Forces. It should make you smile and I recommend it to all patriots in the United States. If you enjoy it … Continue reading
This Day in the Civil War August 10 1861
This post is excerpted from Every Day of the Civil War, A Chronological Encyclopedia By Bud Hannings. McFarland Publishing, Incorporated, Jefferson, North Carolina and London. 2010 August 10 (Saturday) THE BATTLE OF WILSON’S CREEK (SPRINGFIELD AND OAK HILL) At Wilson’s … Continue reading
Our Seals, God Rest Their Souls
Since the days of the Continental Navy and John Paul Jones, the U.S. Navy has played a key part in keeping this nation safe, secure and free of tyranny. In times of jest, there are moments that have raised the … Continue reading
Sometimes Names Can Fool You
An opinion piece (Partially taken from Leaders of the American Revolution, by Bud Hannings, McFarland & Company Publishers, Jefferson, North Carolina and London. 2009 And Pportrait of the Stars and Stripes, By Bud Hannings, Seniram Publishing, Glenside, Pennsylvania. ): Sometime … Continue reading
This Day (August 7, 1775) in the American Revolution.
This entry is excerpted from Chronology of The American Revolution, military and Political Actioons Day by Day, By Bud Hannings. Jefferson, North Carolina and London: McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers. 2008 August 6 1775–In Virginia: Patrick Henry is appointed commander of the … Continue reading
The Battle of Guadalcanal August 1942
More than seven months after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States finally takes offensive action. The First Marine Division assaults Japanese held Guadalcanal on 7 August, 1942. It is a standard example of United States Marines doing … Continue reading
Lou Sessinger in Iraq.
Lou Sessinger is a former Marine (Vietnam combat veteran), now retired from the newspaper industry and enjoying his grandchildren. This is an interview of Lou regarding his visit with the troops in Iraq. Enjoy the podcast.
