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An Ode to the USS Constitution
The USS Constitution, affectionately known as Old Ironsides, first appeared on my radar when researching the Battle of New Orleans. When I discovered the Constitution is still in service and harbored in Boston, I became determined to visit on our summer vacation there. She became the highlight of the trip. The below ode to this…
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Andrew Jackson Higgins: The Forgotten Hero of World War II
Throughout history, many inventors that go underappreciated. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. Philo Farnsworth invented television. Louis Braille developed…Braille. I am sure in their day, these individuals were the cat’s meow. But how many of you could name any one of these inventors? And no. Just saying Braille doesn’t count. Though their names go unremembered (except…
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A Visit to the Other Battle of Carthage
I just watched the movie Gladiator for the first time in a long time. Talk about a masterclass of cinematic action. And when the tigers are unleashed from the hidden pits? Get out of here! Maximus is the man. Speaking of Maximus, remember when he and the rest of Proximo’s crew have their first gladiator…
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Visiting Chalmette: 7 Interesting Things About the Battle of New Orleans
During my visit to New Orleans, I made the 20-minute car ride from the French Quarter to Chalmette Battlefield. If you’ve never heard of the Battle of New Orleans, don’t worry. Neither had my 20-year New Orleans resident driver! It took place as part of the War of 1812, which many consider a forgotten war.…
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National World War II Museum: A Must Visit in New Orleans
The United States finds itself in a war with two theaters: the European and the Pacific. Berlin, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Manila, and Beijing are just some of the major cities in the hands of America’s enemies. Japan has rampaged through the Pacific pilfering most of allied-controlled lands. The US fleet in the Pacific is…
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SAC Aerospace Museum: A Great Stop for Aircraft Fans
You find yourself traveling on I-80 near Omaha, Nebraska. You’ve been driving for hours. A nice walk would do you good and you have some time. What will you do? Stop by a crowded truck stop with “the cleanest bathrooms in the country”? Go to a rest stop with a few trees and a maybe…
History with Legs: History Through Travel
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