The WWII story of my Relative at Arlington National Cemetery
The story of my mom’s cousin who volunteered for a dangerous mission in the WWII South Pacific, so he could visit his wife by their wedding anniversary.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: 1939-1945 World War II
Smuggler of Bibles behind the Iron Curtain: Brother Andrew
Now to hold the Bible in their hands, those repressed by communisim cried tears of joy…and stood at every public reading taught me much in my own life.
Hollywood Cantina, Spying in a French Museum: WWII
Presenting my son who portrayed a West Point grad, I portrayed Rose Valland helping the Monuments Men, and my daughter portrayed one of the Andrews sisters!
Chronicles of Narnia, Mere Christianity, and CS Lewis: WWII
The most famous part of his book, Mere Christianity, is Lewis’ argument that Jesus is either liar, lunatic, or Lord…essential to apologetic’s studies.
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas
Using Bonhoeffer for our rhetoric history studies, we learned how and why Hitler rose to power, and gleaned encouragement to take a stand in the midst of evil.
1955 Williamsburg Award becomes the Winston Churchill Bell
One such bell rung forth from the halls of Parliament in England during the dark days of Hitler’s terrifying advance through Europe.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s The Cost of Discipleship: Book Review
A review of three books we studied for our 1930s rhetoric history studies, and how they tie together and bring depth to the problem.
Visiting Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill: Bully!
As a young boy, Theodore Roosevelt’s (TR) father took him to his grandfather’s vacation home so he could experience fresh air in the beautiful outdoors.
USO Radio Show for the Troops Becoming History Presentation
Rosie the Riveter with her children, dressed for a school presentation later that evening, a USO radio show with Glenn Miller and other personas.
Corsairs Whistling Death at Iwo Jima: USMC National Museum
Upon seeing the corsairs overhead at the USMC museum, my son exlaimed that when the corsair flew close to the enemy to attack, the enemy could hear it whistle.
