Category Archives: A Hooligan’s History

I make it a point to remember great days in history. On June 6 I’m generally in World War II uniform drinking a toast to those lads. On November 11 I take a minute to recall the horrendous carnage on … Continue reading →

On June 27, 1945 in Philadelphia, my Mother was born. The same day, on the other side of the United States, B-29 45-MO 44-86292 left Wendover Army Air Field in Utah for Tinian Island in the South Pacific. On August … Continue reading →

You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our … Continue reading →

The 90th anniversary of the Great War continues without me paying much attention to it. I did see some info on ANZAC Day today so I thought I’d mention it. Go and do some reading and remembering you bums. As … Continue reading →

I keep missing all this important historical stuff. Who knew April was such a crowded month? 140 years ago last week, the week began with great joy and possibility as Robert E. Lee finally surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia … Continue reading →