A Brief History On August 2, 1943, the US Navy patrol torpedo boat, PT-109, commanded by Lieutenant John F. Kennedy, was rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer in the Solomon Islands. Kennedy would go on to become President of the United States, partially based on his status as a war hero for his exploits concerning his command of PT-109 for which he achieved national hero status. Was that status deserved? (See our many articles about Naval “Oops” moments) Digging Deeper John F. Kennedy was born into a relatively wealthy Irish Catholic family in Massachusetts, his forbears having dabbled in…
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A Brief History On July 26, 1739, George Clinton was born in a place then called Little Britain, Province of New York, British America. Not to be confused with the funky 20th and 21st Century American musician famous for “Atomic Dog” and other hits, this George Clinton went on to become one of our “Founding Fathers” and served not only as a military officer, but also as the 4th Vice President of the United States. Digging Deeper Before serving both as a privateer and militia officer during the French and Indian War, this George Clinton was appointed as Clerk of…
A Brief History Today, July 24, 2021, we celebrate Ancient History Day! Digging Deeper This playlist organized by Digital Hammurabi presents a collaborative project to bring hours of new historical content to YouTube! The preceding videos have covered just some aspects of Ancient History. It is our hope that by watching these videos, you will feel motivated to learn more! Question for students (and subscribers) to ponder: Which video in the playlist did you find to be the most interesting? As part of the YouTube Ancient History Day, a survey is also available here to consumers of ancient Mediterranean history…
A Brief History Today, July 23, 2021, we remember the dangerous era known as the Cold War. Digging Deeper This playlist presents a collaboration between 20+ channels, all on Cold War history and science. The preceding videos have covered just some aspects of the Cold War. It is our hope that through education, we can help prevent such terrifying episodes from occurring again. Question for students (and subscribers) to ponder: What can be done today to eliminate the threat of nuclear war? If you liked this article and would like to receive notification of new articles, please feel welcome to…
A Brief History Crime drama fans, here is your chance to be among the first in Cleveland, Ohio to see Stillwater on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM at Cinemark At Valley View & XD in Valley View, Ohio! For your chance to get a pass, please log on to http://focusfeaturesscreenings.com/STILLWATERHISTORY. Passes are first-come, first-serve. The theater is overbooked slightly to ensure a full audience. Therefore, seating is not guaranteed. So, please arrive early! Saving seats for other parties is prohibited. Digging Deeper A dramatic thriller directed by Academy Award® winner Tom McCarthy and starring Matt Damon, Stillwater follows an…