Posts Tagged ‘WWI’
Paris Tour: Paris in a Day, part 3 – Monuments
Reading Time: 3 minutesParis in a Day – Monuments: Day Three While you can’t do all of Paris in a day, you can visit a few Museums, Cathedrals, or Monuments. The two most famous monuments in Paris are within walking distance of each other. First: The Eiffel Tower La Tour Eiffel is France’s most popular tourist destination…
Read MoreHistory of Veterans Day: Lest We Forget
Reading Time: 3 minutesHISTORY OF VETERANS DAY A professor once commented, “We write things down so we can forget them.” Now, of course, this is true in the sense of writing down appointments so we don’t have to worry about missing meetings. But that’s just it; we do forget things. As individuals, we forget things that are important…
Read MoreThe Passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Reading Time: 3 minutesTHE PASSING OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II BALMORAL, Scotland, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, the nation’s figurehead and a towering presence on the world stage for seven decades, died peacefully at her home in Scotland on Thursday aged 96. “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment…
Read MoreHistory of Queen Elizabeth II: 70-Year Platinum Jubilee Celebration
Reading Time: 3 minutesHISTORY OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II Queen Elizabeth II of the UK has ruled for 70 years, marking her Platinum Jubilee celebration. While she took the throne on February 6, 1952, she was not coronated (officially “crowned”) until June 2, 1953, or 69 years ago today at Westminster Abbey. But what’s a year between friends? She…
Read MoreHistory of General Winn: the Passing of a Hero
Reading Time: 2 minutesHistory of General Winn: The Passing of a Hero At the Air Force Academy Chapel, I attended the memorial service for Brigadier General David W. Winn, whose family I have known for a decade and more. It was a moving experience to participate in a service with full military honors, befitting an officer of such…
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