Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey’s Legacy: WWII Veteran, Civil Servant & Fundraiser
Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey, was an American World War II veteran, civil servant, and volunteer. She was a fundraiser for education, health, and military service personnel. Bailey was one of the first African American officers in the Women's Army Corps and served as a commander of the Women's Colored Detachment. Bailey was a division director in the Social Security Administration. She was born on February 3, 1918, in Washington D.C. and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Millie's remarkable journey began when she graduated as the valedictorian of Booker T. Washington High School. After eight years working as a stenographer and medical [...]
Why I Teach History and Why You Should Care
Historians are storytellers who, through captivating writing, construct narratives of the past using various sources, methodologies, and statistics. They don't merely dust off old archives and declare what happened from these. Historians have a dynamic job, for history isn't static, and its sources are endless. The field is a developing intellectual endeavor that helps people understand their world and place in it. Historians conceptualize the past as an ongoing discussion with the present, in which they tackle new and old questions from new perspectives and provide fresh visions regarding the human condition. Without history, we would be lost. Imagine waking [...]
Service & Dedication of Jose Garcia Acosta, A Disabled American Veteran
CLOUDS OF HEROES with all my respect, GSMC (SW) Jose G. Acosta United States Navy D.A.V.
Returning God to America’s Story: American Statesman Blog Talk Radio
In the bustling world of American media, voices advocating for the education and empowerment of the nation's youth sometimes shine less brightly than others. However, on a recent segment of American Statesman Blog Talk Radio, Judy Lane Frazier, President of We The Kids Inc., and Kevin Fobbs, an accomplished Journalist and Author Publicist, took center stage, captivating audiences with their passion for instilling patriotism and historical awareness among children. Aired on Monday, December 4, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET. In a recent episode of American Statesman Blog Talk Radio, Judy and Kevin captivated audiences with their mission [...]
The Jerry Russell Civil War Preservation Memorial Award – General Ulysses S. Grant
General Grant, "I take a great deal of pride (with an equal dose of humility) to bring to your attention this award given me by the West Coast CWRT Conference in Fresno, CA, on November 4th, last. I was stunned to receive it. I had no notion I was being considered for this honor. It is doubly sweet because General Parker Hills (USA, Ret.) was also awarded the same honor and plaque. It is only the second time in the history of the Conference that dual recipients were honored." Needless to say, I am pleased. ......... Curt Fields aka [...]
Let it Be Christmas
Written by Doug Todd, USMC, 63-67
First National Day of Thanksgiving
First National Day of Thanksgiving on Thursday, December 18, 1777
WTK S1:E16 “What is the Forgotten Story of the Pilgrims’ SECOND Thanksgiving?”
(Chapter 11 page 151 of “Forgotten American Stories: Celebrating America’s Constitution”) Click here to listen: Historian Arch Hunter & Author Lydia Nuttall talk about Forgotten American Stories & The WTK Liberty Player Kids, Daniel. Questions: Where can you find the account of the Pilgrims’ SECOND Thanksgiving? What is the background behind it? Why did the Pilgrims first choose the “common store” way of providing for themselves? Why did they later choose a ”free enterprise” / “free-market economy” of providing for themselves? What is the forgotten story of the Pilgrims’ SECOND Thanksgiving? What can we learn from this documented [...]
Winner WTK Liberty Player Elizabeth C – Tea Party Youth Constitution Challenge – 2023
Tea Party Youth Constitution Challenge - 2023 NATURAL LAWS by Elizabeth C and How They Influenced our Founders as They Created the US Constitution What are Natural laws? Natural laws are a body of unchanging moral principles regarded as a basis for all human conduct. These principles influenced the Founding Fathers very strongly. According to The Constitution Leadership Initiative, most believed that natural law was a gift from the Creator. Natural law also sparked natural rights. The Pennsylvania Constitution states, “That all men are born equally free and independent and have certain natural, inherent, and inalienable rights. Among which are, [...]
We The Kids launch Nov. 7 “Student Freedom Voices Walk-In For Jewish Students”
We The Kids launch 'Student Freedom Voices Walk-In For Jewish Students' on November 7 By Kevin Fobbs November 1, 2023 How will America’s children remember October 7, when over 1,400 innocent Israelis including children and babies and 31 Americans were brutally massacred? We The Kids believes that by enlisting millions of young American voices to acknowledge the second Jewish holocaust and support Jewish youth, the truth of the 2nd Holocaust will not be buried beneath the rubble of vile escalating Hamas hatred. We The Kids will use Nov.7 campaign launch to ignite love, and freedom voices in communities, K-12, and [...]
Moms for Liberty Hosts Author Rebecca Price Janney in Nazareth
Reposted with permission from 69 News wfmztv NAZARETH, Pa. — "I try to find any type of events that are educational to bring him to," said Kirsten Antonioli. Antonioli home-schools her 9-year-old son, Josiah. She's been looking for ways to engage him in U.S. History. Once she heard that local author Rebecca Price Janney would be teaching kids about the Constitution at the Nazareth Memorial Library, she decided to bring him. "I thought that this was perfect to teach him about the United States and how the Constitution was formed," said Antonioli. "I learned all about what happened back then," said [...]
Recipient of Veteran Service Award Dedicates Efforts to Fellow Veterans’ Well-being
By Mike BollingerTom Britt has called Johnston County home since 2008, dedicating the past 15 years to serving his fellow veterans in various capacities. In recognition of his unwavering commitment, Britt has been honored with the prestigious Johnston Now Veteran Service Award.For Britt, being a veteran is a lifelong commitment. He firmly believes that if he has the capacity to assist his fellow veterans, he will continue to do so, motivated by the memory of friends he lost during his service. Britt served in the U.S. Army from May 27, 1966, until May 26, 1969, achieving the rank of Specialist [...]