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07/28/2024

07/28/2024

1950, 'Peanuts' hits the newstands. Charles Schulz was the creator and cartoonist behind 'Peanuts,' which expanded beyond the comics into into TV, books and movies including the seasonal favorite "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown." A Minnesota-born barber’s son, Schulz dreamed of becoming a cartoonist from a young age. He had a less-than-distinguished academic record, but outside the classroom he drew constantly and read newspaper comic strips with his dad. When Schulz was 15, he published his first drawing, a picture of his dog, who later served as the inspiration for Snoopy. Snoopy was one of Schulz’s earliest Peanuts characters, appearing for the first time on October 4, 1950, two days after the comic strip’s debut. Schulz loosely based Snoopy on a black-and-white dog named Spike he had as a teenager. After serving in World War II, Schulz worked as an instructor at the Minneapolis correspondence school where he’d taken art classes as a teen. It was there where he befriended Charlie Brown, whose name would later become that of his main character. Also while employed at the school, Schulz became romantically involved with a redhead named Donna Johnson, who worked in the accounting department. She eventually rejected him for another man, leaving Schulz crushed. However, the experience inspired the cartoonist to develop a character called the Little Red-Haired Girl, Charlie Brown’s unrequited love. In 1968, following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Schulz introduced his comic strip’s first black character, Franklin, whose father was a soldier in the Vietnam War. Another character, a yellow bird called Woodstock, was named for the 1969 landmark music festival.

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07/27/2024

07/27/2024

Founding-era Americans' view of a Creator God is essential to understanding their perspective on the law, rights, and value of human beings.

07/27/2024

Freedom is a light for which many men have died in darkness

"The independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint councils and joint efforts of common dangers, suffering and success" (Washington Farewell Address, Sept. 17, 1796
"Compliments of Orlando Adinolfi, sand artist"

07/08/2024

07/08/2024

This First Edition of The Perilous Fight has been personally signed by Dr. Ben Carson. It includes a COA from Premiere Collectibles.

07/08/2024

James Stewart was the first movie star to enter the service for World War II, joining a year before Pearl Harbor was bombed James Stewart was the first movie star to enter the service for World War II, joining a year before Pearl Harbor was bombed. He was initially refused entry into the Air Force because he weighed 5 pounds less than the required 148 pounds, but he talked the recruitment officer into ignoring the test. He eventually became a Colonel (active duty) and then Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve, and earned the Air Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Croix de Guerre and 7 battle stars. In 1959, he served in the Air Force Reserve, before retiring as a brigadier general. (Walter Matthau was a sergeant in his unit).

Despite having been a decorated war hero in World War II, he declined to talk about this, in part because of the traumatic experiences he had in killing others and watching friends die. The roles he chose after returning from the war were generally darker, some say because he was hardened by combat. Stewart a dislike of Hollywood war movies, explaining that they were hardly ever accurate. During his career, he only starred in two war films: "Strategic Air Command" (1955) and "The Mountain Road" (1960). (IMDb)

Happy Birthday, James Stewart!

07/08/2024

"I fear, Gentlemen, your goodness has led you to form too exalted an opinion of my virtues and merits, If such talents as I possess have been called into action by great events, and those events have terminated happily for our country, the glory should be ascribed to the manifest interposition of an overruling Providence. My military services have been abundantly recompensed by the flattering approbation of a grateful people; and if a faithful discharge of my civil duties can insure a like reward, I shall feel myself richly compensated for any personal sacrifice I may have made by engaging again in public life." George Washington, Address to the Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church in North America, October 9, 1789

Compliments of George Washington Society

07/07/2024

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07/06/2024

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07/06/2024

TomKlingenstein.com is dedicated to discussing and analyzing contemporary socio-political issues, with a particular focus on the impact of the woke (group quota) regime.

07/06/2024

06/28/2024

"If men are to be precluded from offering their sentiments on a matter which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences that can invite the consideration of mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of speech may be taken away, and dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter." George Washington, Address to officers of the Army, March 15, 1783

Compliments of George Washington Society

06/22/2024

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06/14/2024

'Cause the flag still stands for freedom
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06/14/2024

Flag Day - this says it all.

05/18/2024

Explore the 25 most famous landmarks in the United States. When visiting these famous American landmarks, history comes alive, and you leave with a better appreciation and understanding of the momentous events that occurred right where you stand.

05/18/2024

Home to 251 towns and cities, 23 historic downtowns and a variety of scenic roads to connect one to the next, there are many ways to explore Vermont.

05/18/2024

Happy Armed Forces Day to all the brave men and women who serve and protect our country! Today and every day, we honor and salute your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to keeping us safe. Thank you for your service!