The Korean War, which lasted from June 1950 to July 1953, was never technically a war as Congress never actually declared it as one. Despite the terminology, it was a full-fledged military operation in which almost five million people died. Sadly, over half of those who perished were Korean civilians. According to the American Legion and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - · 54,200 Americans died in service during the conflict, · 33,700 died in battle, a

The 1940s and 1950s gave us some special love songs. Written and performed amidst War World II and the Korean War, they were heartfelt and full of longing, sincerity, and even fun. Here is one from 1950 for you and your Valentine this Valentine’s Day! The song “All My Love” was a popular song by Patti Page. It was released in August 1950 and became Page’s first number one hit. Afterward, she became the best-selling female artist of the 1950s. The music for “All My Love” was

When I begin writing a new book, I like to look at the headlines of the day to immerse myself in the time period and find interesting...