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This article was written by someone that has been researching “Genealogy” for over 50 years. It is because of spending a lifetime looking for answers about other peoples lives, trying to find out what happened during the hyphen that exists between the day they were born and the day they died, that I am writing this article.
Tim Banks Legacy
Chapter 1
I was born here in Daviess County, Owensboro, KY, in the 1950’s.
My daddy, Claude, and my mom, Dorris Harper, were both here when it was happening. My dad was in the military at the time. He was in the Marine Corps. I know he was a Corporal. I know that he went from being in the Marines to being in the Air Force and he did flight engineering on B52’s.
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Contracts that Changed History
A timeline of contracts that changed history: From the Magna Carta to the Louisiana Purchase
In world history, contracts have transferred control over huge swaths of land, freed populations, brought peace, and disintegrated into war.
Ironclad compiled a list of 9 contracts that have had a significant impact and influence on the world using museum research, historical accounts, news reports, and educational resources.
The First Draft: FDR Signs Selective Training And Service Act
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It has been more than 50 years since the United States resorted to the controversial state-mandated enlistment of citizens for military training and service, and yet the draft remains alive in public memory, as do the protests against it, the escapes to Canada and Mexico, and the demonstrations of public refusal in the form of the burning of draft cards.
Picture, from left to right: Chris Smith, Carrie Smith nee Hasenmyer holding John Held, Harold Held, Alice De Luca nee Held standing in rocker, Ida Parker nee Hasenmyer supporting Alice, and Fred Parker. Magdelina Hasenmyer nee Kebortz is sitting in the rocker.
I Think That Is Just Alright!
From Helen Held
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When United States Presidents do just about anything, the world takes notice. But one thing they do to get the whole world’s attention? Meet with one of their counterparts around the world to discuss issues of strategic importance. Such meetings between leaders—often termed “presidential summits”—have historically reset policy between entire countries, normalized long-chilly relations, and in the case of the Cold War, kept the world’s two great established superpowers from using nuclear weapons on each other.
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25 idioms that were common in the '60s
The 1990s hit film trilogy "Austin Powers" may have reintroduced many to 1960s lingo, phrases, and idioms. In the films, a 1960s-era spy, played by comedian Mike Myers, time travels to the 1990s, where he anachronistically uses phrases like "groovy, baby" and "shagadelic." But did people actually talk like that?
By Nacho Vasquez
As Told To Nila Gott
Nacho Vasquez was part Yaqui Indian and was born in a boxcar along the New Mexico SP rails (his father was an employee). The following is an excerpt from a book about Nachos survival in life.
Nacho was a member of the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team.
Operation Dragoon
Venus Ramey was born Sept. 26, 1924 in Ashland, Kentucky. Ramey passed away on June 17 in Agoura Hills, California, at the age of 92.
President Zachary Taylor
From Hostetters 1892 Almanac This Month in History
July 1, 1867
RECIPES
Compiled by Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Grandview, Indiana
1955
Barbecue Burgers
Legacy of Rae Turner
Grandview, Indiana
1 lb hamburger
1\4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ cup catsup
1 small onion, chopped fine
salt and pepper to taste
From the Hostetter’s Illustrated Almanac for August, 1892
August 6, 1866. Atlantic Cable laid
“Springs Valley Gazette”
(continued from earlier)
Grade 5A-B
The children in this room are making an Indian wall panel. Each child plans a stencil of an Indian, wigwam, canoe or pottery for the panel of unbleached muslin. The pictures are colored with wax crayon and will be pressed with a hot iron.
The 5A class has been studying the life of Robert Fulton and the “Story of Ships”. The pupils have made a collection of pictures of ships.
I am your Flag. I have been kicked, trampled, burned, and shot full of holes. I have fought battles, but I prefer the untroubled air of a world at peace.
I am your Flag. I represent the freedom of humanity, and I shall fly high, thundering in silence for the whole world to hear. My gentle rustling in the breeze sounds out the warning to all who would bury me forever that below stands a population dedicated to liberty.
Author Unknown
Nothing evokes such strong emotion as seeing the flag, wither a ceremony honoring a great event or draped over a coffin as a sign of mourning for a hero or loved one.
NASA CALLS IT THE EYE OF GOD.....
THIS IS A PICTURE NASA TOOK WITH THE HUBBLE TELESCOPE..
IT IS SIMPLY CALLED "THE EYE OF GOD".
U S Legacies Magazine June 2004
From the Hostetter’s Illustrated United States Almanac of 1892; the sixth month:
June 1, 1866.
The Fenian’s enter Canada.
The Fenian’s were a secret revolutionary society of Irishmen and women organized in 1858 with the goal of forcing the British out of Ireland. Also known as the Fenian Brotherhood, the group fled first to France, and then many to the United States, lead by John O’Mahony.
By: Dr. Zoe L. Simmons
Americans have the tradition of family gatherings, barbecuing, eating watermelons, and ending the Fourth of July with the array of beautiful fireworks bursting in the sky.
My curiosity sparked on how our former and current Presidents’ celebrated one of the most noted holidays in America. Here’s a look from George Washington to James Monroe.
George Washington
It was Palm Sunday and, because of a sore throat, five-year-old Johnny stayed home from church with a sitter. When the family returned home, they were carrying several palm branches. The boy asked what they were for.
People held them over Jesus' head as he walked by," his older brother explained.
"Wouldn't you know it," the boy fumed. "The one Sunday I don't go, He showed up!"
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The Story of Katia Garcia
by Raynelda Calderon
by Jennifer Thompson
65 Years ago
By Mack Braziel, Jr.
It gets hot and dry during July in Oklahoma, so we looked forward to the fourth of July for several days before it’s arrival, because we knew that it meant we would get into our 33 Chevrolet and head for the old Deep Fork River where we could cool off and have some good old fashioned fun.
We made sure that we had our case of pop that usually consisted of a mixture of orange, strawberry, grape, cream soda, root beer and Coca cola.
SSgt. Howard A. Ellis, USAAF, at Membury Air Station, England, 1944 -
MY GOD, THE LIGHTS ARE ON...DUCK!
by HOWARD A. ELLIS, MSgt. USAF-retired
MORENO VALLEY, CA., U.S.A.
By Tre' Barron
RECIPES
Compiled by Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Grandview, Indiana
1955
Barbecue Sauce
Legacy of Helen Held
Grandview, Indiana
Place in a saucepan on stove a tablespoon margarine or butter, adding a large sliced onion. When onion is seared, add:
1 cup of tomato puree
HARLEY XA AND MILTON LONG AT FORT KNOX 1943
PVT. Milton Long pictured on his Harley XA and all dressed up to escort President Roosevelt on his trip through Fort Knox on April 29, 1943. LT. John Harley hand picked the bike riders for this duty and due to security reasons the riders were not armed. Long did get to have lunch with the president. Long had the idea of pulling over near the presidents auto and try to shake hands with him, but the presidents dog Fala, showed his teeth and ended the try.
LTC MILTON J. LONG, AUS (RET)
By May 1941, I had completed basic and was assigned to my unit. Every morning, we fell out for roll call and "announcements." One we feared most, was KP. Guess who got it for a week? Yes sireee bob! So, at 4:00 AM the C Q came in, got us up and we were at the mess hall by 5:00 AM. The first day, after breakfast was over and pots and pans were cleaned, The Mess Sgt. lined us up and introduced himself and told us what he expected for the next 7 days. After he was done talking to us, he asked if anyone could type. The whispers went that it was a trick!
RetirementCeremony for Lieutenant Milton J. Long Ends Over 34 Years Service At A Ceremony Conducted By His Son, Captain Gregory Long, At The Ward Memorial Armory In Wooster Ohio. Captain Long Is The Commanding Officer Of The 447th Mp Company.
You May Use This Photo And Article In Any Way You See Fit.
Ltc Milton J. Long Aus (Ret)
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RECIPES
Compiled by Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Grandview, Indiana
1955
Cream of Tomato Soup
Legacy of Helen H. Kirk
Grandview, Indiana
1 pint tomatoes
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper
1 quart milk
1 slice onion
¼ cup flour
¼ cup butter or oleo
Stir Sugar into tomatoes.
June 05, 1954 - "Your Show Of Shows," last airs on NBC-TV
June 12, 1954 - Bill Haley's "Rock Around the Clock," is originally released.
June 14, 1954 - President Eisenhower signs order adding words "under God" to the Pledge.
June 17, 1954 - Televised Senate Army McCarthy hearings ends.