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We will present articles on the People, Places, and Events that have made These United States of America the Greatest Nation that has ever existed, come join us as we tra

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Harry Truman, A Different Kind of President. Love him or hate him, Harry Truman was a different kind of President. He probably made as many important decisions regarding our nation's history as any o... View More
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PURPOSE OF 1969 NUCLEAR ALERT REMAINS A MYSTERY For two weeks in October 1969, the Nixon Administration secretly placed U.S. nuclear forces on alert. At the time, the move was considered so sensitive... View More
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P61 Black Widow
That’s interesting.
  • October 2, 2025
    P61 Black Widow
    Remember in 1973 when Nixon put US Troops Worldwide on alert? It was because Israel was at War and the USSR was preparing to airlift 5,000 paratroops to the war zone.
  • October 2, 2025
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    Revolt in Athens, Tennessee! 20 People Wounded 14 Autos Overturned, and Burned at Town Square Jail Under Seize 8 hours Sheriff, Senator & Others Flee County... View More
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    ‌ Thanks!
  • October 2, 2025
    P61 Black Widow
    ‌You are most welcome.
  • October 2, 2025
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    The Battle of Fort Pillow (April 12, 1864) In April 1864, the Union garrison at Fort Pillow, a Confederate-built earthen fortification and a Union-built inner redoubt, overlooking the Mississ... View More
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    The History of MRE’s Many people know that MRE stands for Meal Ready to Eat and that they are used by the US Military but few know the history behind this innovative and life sustaining product. MRE... View More
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    P61 Black Widow
    Used to have a case of MREs. Ate them over the years.
  • September 25, 2025
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    ‌ I still believe "C" rats were better but a chore to carry.
  • September 25, 2025
    P61 Black Widow
    When I started airbase ground defense school, in late 1982, at Camp Bullis TX, we still had C rats
  • September 25, 2025
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