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Home→Published 2014 → June

Monthly Archives: June 2014

Favorite The Bonus Army and the fate of the GI Bill

Posted on Monday, 23 June 2014 by Mark ThomasJuly 28, 2020

The Bonus Army and the fate of the GI Bill Douglass MacArthur already had a history of disobeying the president long before Truman removed the general from command during the Korean War. Like so many – if not all – developments … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture | Tagged GI Bill, unemployed veterans, veterans

Favorite D-Day Saipan – 70 year anniversary

Posted on Tuesday, 17 June 2014 by Mark ThomasJuly 28, 2020

“I have always considered Saipan the decisive battle of the Pacific offensive.” – General Holland M. Smith, USMC, Coral and Brass, 1949 D-Day Saipan – 70 year anniversary Like millions from many nations of the world, I followed the generally good coverage … Continue reading →

Posted in Military History | Tagged D-Day, Marine Corps, Pacific, Saipan, WWII

Flag Day reflections

Posted on Friday, 13 June 2014 by Mark ThomasJune 25, 2014

So what’s the big idea about Flag Day? Tomorrow, June 14, is Flag Day here in the United States. Of our several, official days of national recognition for patriotic themes, Flag Day is one of the lesser. Unlike President’s Day, … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture | Tagged flag day, patriotism
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