The Firing of Two U.S. Generals
Jun 23
U.S. President Barack Obama – a compatriot of Roosevelt and a fellow democrat, fired yet another outspoken warrior – General Stanley McChrystal, over disparaging remarks recently in a Rolling Stone magazine article. His comments were, at least, an indirect challenge to civilian management of the war in Washington by its top military commander. McChrystal’s firing was Obama’s second termination of a top ranking U.S. General in less than two years.
Israel Prepares for War
Jun 04
The largest emergency drill ever to take place in Israel, dubbed ‘Turning Point 3’, began Sunday morning after months of planning. Representatives from 70 nations are participating as observers in the drill, which simulates a war with Hamas, Hizbullah, and Syria that also leads Arabs within Israel to riot and commit terrorist attacks.
Why Memorial Day
May 23
There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920).
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