Making History Project – Veteran Oral History Preserving Veterans’ Stories
Here are some recent articles of interest that I found this week for U.S. Veterans. Enjoy!
Doing History: Updated CV for Patrick Russell at the Making History Project
I am dedicated to interviewing and preserving as many stories of Veterans as possible for the Making History Project.
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Decisions of History: Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 5 reasons why President Truman made the right decision
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was apocalyptically awful. 70 years ago today, an estimated 90,000 people were immediately killed when Little Boy detonated 1,950ft above Hiroshima – 50,000 more would die by the end of the year. Two days later, Nagasaki was struck by ‘Fat Man’, killing approximately 80,000 people. It was, as the Allies threatened during the Potsdam Conference, ‘prompt and utter destruction’.
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Seeing History: A visit to the US National Navy Seal Museum
On the way back to Miami from Daytona this past weekend, I had the pleasure to visit the US National Navy Seal Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida. The Navy Seal Museum is a hidden gem and should not be missed. Centrally located on the east coast, both the Florida Turnpike and I-95 have exits that lead to historic Fort Pierce. The museum grounds are located on ocean front property immediately in front of the public beach.
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Thank you for reading (and sharing). Stay tuned for next week’s weekly review for U.S. Veterans.
