Category Archives: A Hooligan’s History

I was, admittedly, at a loss for words today until it suddenly struck me that it is Bastille Day. Bastille Day is celebrated as the beginning of the French Revolution and claims to be a holiday similar to our own … Continue reading →

I am loathe to cover the same ground twice, regardless of the topic but on this day of days the only appropriate thing to do is once again post the great foundation document of our nation: IN CONGRESS, July 4, … Continue reading →

. . . I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It … Continue reading →

The greatest days, the most momentous events are often marked only by a very few scribbled words on a piece of paper. Grant’s telegraph to Lincoln, the note passed to Truman, etc. We now can add another famous piece of … Continue reading →

I was going to make some mention of today in reference to D-Day. 60 years ago today, soldiers were loaded into transport ships and paratroopers were kitted up and ready to load the planes when the order came through postponing … Continue reading →