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89Remembering Our Heroes: Command Sergeant Major Basil L. Plumley
For the many people who have seen the movie We Were Soldiers or watch the history channel much, you may recognize the name Hal Moore. You may even know about how he led his troops through the Battle of Ia Drang during the Vietnam War. A name you may...
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88Kim Il Sung, a puppet or a puppeteer?
Contrary to popular belief, Kim Il Sung was not merely a Soviet puppet, but a politician whose actions made a significant difference in the course of history. Kim Il Sung was at the heart of the North Korean attack on the South and that alone qualifies him for the title of a “Great Man” in accordance with the theory proposed by John G. Stoessinger. Why? How? Who was Kim Il Sung after all and what had he done?
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87The Korean War
The Korean War is called "The Forgotten War." It began when North Korea launched an unprovoked attack into South Korea in June, 1950. The United States rushed in to defend freedom and democracy. The Americans were fighting a force that...
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86How I Found Out Which Ships My Dad Served On in World War II
If you've ever wondered which ships your parent served on when serving in the military, this article will point you in the right direction. Here's how I obtained all my Dad's Navy records.
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84Death by Highwayman - Murder on Route 66
How about reconstructing Route 66 as an ARRA Stimulus Project? It would likely take a lot of time and create a lot of jobs for the duration. Although most of Route 66 is closed to traffic, its stories and...
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83Learning More About Korea’s History and Culture
Within Seoul there are many palaces. I chose to visit Gyeongbok Palace (or Gyeongbokgung) which was first constructed in 1395 and is also the biggest in size. Today, the palace we see is different from the original built as it was...
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82Seoul, Korea: Space out on Space-A.
One of the fringe benefits of the military, or being a military dependent, is the privilege of riding on the little-known network of air travel that circumnavigates the globe and supports US military installations with personnel and supplies. While...
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83Korean War Memorial in Seoul South Korea
The Korean War Memorial in Seoul, South Korea is a must visit museum in the Yongsan district. Find out how easy it is to get to the Korean War Memorial and why it is one of the best free tourist attraction in Seoul.
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8010 Great Must-See Foreign Movies
I got asked this all the time. Back when all of us were using VCRs, video rental stores were in their hey day. Unlike today where you can pay one price per month and never have to worry about late fees to rent DVDs (Netflix) or still go to...
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80The Early 1950s as Experienced by a Young Boy
Experiencing the early 1950s as a young boy did a lot in setting a tone and defining my life. The heroic soldiers from both World War II and the Korean War, The Lone Ranger, and Milwaukee Braves ballplayers became my heroes and role models. In this hub I recall my early 1950s experiences.
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