Author: Major Dan

A Brief History On July 1, 1863, the battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania began, perhaps the most important battle of the US Civil War.  Many historians have considered it the battle that the war hinged on, especially as it was the “high water mark” of the Confederate invasion of the North.  We list here some of the most important, most critical battles in our nation’s history, battles that the very existence of the country depended on.  Since the only wars that our existence hinged on were the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and World War II, by our definition only those…

A Brief History On July 1, 1957, the International Geophysical Year began.  The IGY was a cooperative scientific effort by 67 countries (there were under 100 countries in the world then, 200 now).  In an effort to minimize Cold War tensions, scientists from these countries would work in harmony for the advancement of mankind.  The IGY would last until December 31, 1958 (which you may notice is more than 1 year).  Things were different then, and here we point out 20 things that did not yet exist or were different then as opposed to now.   Digging Deeper 20. Mobile Phones. No satellites,…

A Brief History On June 30, 1966, the Women’s Rights movement took a giant leap forward when the National Organization for Women (NOW) was founded by 28 women’s rights activists.  Soon, terms like feminist and Women’s Liberation became common, and a new force in the civil rights movement flexed its muscles. Digging Deeper Activists for women’s rights were frustrated by new laws and rules that supposedly protected the rights of women that were blatantly being ignored in the real world.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 were supposed to equalize pay and hiring of men and women,…

A Brief History On June 30, 1953, Flint, Michigan gave birth to an American legend, the first Chevrolet Corvette.  In production ever since, the car has remained a 2 seater throughout its history and has become an American Icon, a car that symbolizes the United States and the American car industry.  Here we list 10 such motor vehicles (leaving room for pick-ups and SUV’s) that are unmistakably American.  Not necessarily the best, but the ones most people around the world would think of being associated with the USA.   Digging Deeper 10. Dodge Viper. Built off and on since 1992, the…

A Brief History On June 30, 1953, the first Chevrolet Corvette rolled off the assembly line and ever since speed demons, preppies, spoiled rich kids, and every American male with insecurity has wanted one.  Last year on June 30 we ran a list of the 10 Most Iconic American Cars which covered our entire history of building the automobile, but this time we list those made today that we (okay, that I) think you would most like to have.  (Practicality may or may not have anything to do with it.) Digging Deeper 10. Jeep Wrangler.  Starting with the World War…