A Love that Lasted through World War II and Built a Garden
In Victoria, British Columbia, there is “a garden that love built.” My husband Jason and I got to visit it recently while on an Alaskan...
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War Stories
Saving and sharing the memories of our past before they're lost and gone forever
Jul 302 min read
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...
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Jun 272 min read
Our Navy Coxswain
A Navy Coxswain - that was my grandfather Paul Green’s title during World War II. He served on the Pacific front but, fortunately, never...
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Apr 235 min read
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...
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Feb 12 min read
Unlikely World War II Romances and The War Brides Act of 1945
World War II brought together many people who would have never met. Soldiers from different parts of the country became life-long...
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Jul 27, 20232 min read
Eleanor: Our World War II First Lady
The more I learn about Eleanor Roosevelt, the more I admire her. Even though she was born to a wealthy, privileged family, she had to...
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May 26, 20232 min read
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...
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Oct 27, 20222 min read
What do a Silk Map, Sun Goggles, and a Magnifying Lens have in Common?
Have you ever wondered what a soldier took with him in battle besides a gun and ammunition? A few weeks ago I got to find this out at The...
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Oct 6, 20222 min read
Pilots, Nurses, and More - Women in World War II at the Museum of Aviation
The poster made me want to join! It said there were 239 positions for women in The Army of the United States. The blonde, uniformed woman...
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Jul 28, 20222 min read
World War II History in Alaska
When I travel, I always look for history. There is a story to be found everywhere! We recently went on an Alaskan cruise, and I found...
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May 18, 20221 min read
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...
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Sep 28, 20212 min read
The World War II Memorial I Can’t Wait to See
An inscription at the memorial reads, “Here in the presence of Washington and Lincoln, one the eighteenth century father and the other...
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Jul 28, 20212 min read
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...
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Apr 28, 20212 min read
Meeting the Nazis Behind the Names
Joseph Goebbels, Hermann Goring, Adolf Hitler – have you ever thought about what it would have been like to meet one of the odious Nazis?...
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Dec 16, 20201 min read
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...
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Nov 2, 20202 min read
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...
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Sep 10, 20202 min read
A Week to Remember – From Pearl Harbor to 9/11
This week in the month of September is a week of remembering. It is a week to remember the 2,977 people who died during the horrific...
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Aug 21, 20202 min read
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...
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Jul 29, 20201 min read
School Uncertainties in 1944 and 2020
With all the discussion about COVID-19 and reopening schools, I have been reminded of another time in our country’s history when going to...
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Jun 30, 20202 min read
A World War II Monument Not to Miss
Leroy Barnard, James E. Clark, Wilbur Daniels – this is just a few of the names engraved on the World War II monument in Savannah, GA. If...
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