By the end of the summer of 1945, World War II had come to an end. Over the next several months, many of the twelve million veterans returned home; 880,000 of these were black Americans. They had gone overseas to put their lives at risk in the fight for freedom and democracy, and they came home to find these ideals were not meant for them in their own … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Forgotten Justice – Stories of Jim Crow Violence
Veterans
Tuesday Evening Thread: MY PRESIDENT
This is very much worth the read. President Obama is truly the best. "For Obama, meeting with the wounded at a military hospital is among the most sacred duties of his presidency." https://twitter.com/nytpolitics/status/803544253548941312 … [Read more...] about Tuesday Evening Thread: MY PRESIDENT
Friday Evening Thread: Meet America’s Oldest Veteran – Richard Overton!
My what a handsome soldier! Via The Grio: Richard Overton was honored with a standing ovation and a box of cigars Thursday for being America’s oldest veteran. The Texas native served in World War II and said the key to living longer is “staying out of trouble.” … [Read more...] about Friday Evening Thread: Meet America’s Oldest Veteran – Richard Overton!
Friday Afternoon Thread: The President and First Lady Announce the 2012 Launch of Veterans and Military Families for Obama
"The most humbling part of my job is serving is serving as Commander in Chief of the world's finest military. And there's nothing I take more seriously than my responsibility to those who sacrifice their own safety to defend ours. That's why Michelle and I have made supporting veterans and military families a top priority from the start." … [Read more...] about Friday Afternoon Thread: The President and First Lady Announce the 2012 Launch of Veterans and Military Families for Obama