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War Stories
Saving and sharing the memories of our past before they're lost and gone forever


The Best Mother’s Day Present During World War II
World War II was immensely difficult for mothers. I can’t imagine how hard it was to not know where your soldier sons and daughters were...
May 93 min read
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The London Cathedral that Keeps Rising Again and its Not-to-be-Missed American History
The motto matches the history. Resurgam, which means I will rise again, is written above the building's south portico with a carving of a...
Jan 283 min read
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The Perfect Gospel Song to End a Book
When I was a little girl, I loved going to church with my grandparents and singing old gospel hymns with them. My Grandmother and my...
Aug 27, 20241 min read
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When Old and Newer History Come Together: The Story Behind this Savannah Historical Marker
One of my favorite cities is Savannah, Georgia. As a history lover, that is no surprise, as the city has some of the oldest and most...
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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Remembering Everyone’s World War II Buddy
He gave his life doing what he loved. As a result, his name will forever be intertwined with World War II. If you read much about the...
Apr 23, 20245 min read
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Shopping at the Big Store in 1950!
The Big Store, that is what it was called, and it was as big as the name implies! Hudson’s Department Store in Detroit, Michigan offered...
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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The Most Beautiful Theater in the World Makes a Book Appearance
Sometimes when I am writing, I get to take readers to one of my favorite places. In Song of Return, readers get to visit the most...
Sep 21, 20232 min read
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The Surprising Link Between War and Education
For the past couple of weeks, I have been researching the history of education in Georgia for an upcoming book series. While the subject...
May 26, 20232 min read
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Grocery Shopping at the Jitney Jungle in 1941
While shopping through the grocery aisles this week, I was shocked at the current grocery prices due to inflation. Then, it made me think...
Jun 16, 20221 min read
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Construction Men and History Makers Wanted!
World War II War propagandists were some of the best marketing agents in history. One of my favorite things to discover are old war ads...
May 18, 20221 min read
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Hiking through CCC History
On a recent trip to DeSoto State Park in Alabama, we stayed in a charming cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the...
Jul 28, 20212 min read
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A Simple but Much-Needed Christmas Card
We almost decided no. We always send out Christmas cards, but this year, we were considering not sending them for the first time. It’s...
Dec 16, 20201 min read
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Go Vote, Soldier! How World War II Changed Voting
World War II changed our country in many ways, including the way we vote. During the war, congressman grappled and debated with how to...
Nov 2, 20202 min read
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A Fun Find for Savings Bonds
A co-worker recently suggested that I do a search on my computer for “U.S. Treasury” and “Guest Star.” Those two things did not seem to...
Aug 21, 20202 min read
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A Footprint of Retail and World History
While exploring Savannah, GA with my boys this summer, we made an interesting discovery! On Broughton Street, right next to their...
Aug 28, 20192 min read
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It's a New Year in 1949!
The New Year is always a time to look forward and plan for better things, but it is also a good time to look back. After a holiday break,...
Jan 8, 20191 min read
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Fire at the Winecoff! The Deadliest Hotel Fire in U.S. History
When visiting the Little White House recently, our tour guide told us about President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s great fear of fire, which...
May 14, 20182 min read
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Sanders' Bumpy Cakes Make Delicious Research!
Research for a book can be so many things – interesting, informative, fun, and even yummy. Yes, I said yummy! I am currently completing...
Mar 28, 20181 min read
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Happy New Year’s from the War Song Series!
Happy New Year’s from The War Song Series! Have you eaten your collards and black-eyed peas yet? Wishing you a blessed and prosperous...
Dec 26, 20171 min read
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Penny Toys to Toy Instruments – Christmas Toys of the 1940s!
What’s on your Christmas list this year? Song of Return spans from September 1946 to May 1948, and Christmas was as merry in those years...
Dec 19, 20171 min read
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