Icons of the American West – Part 2

Grizzly Bear There are 4 species of the North American brown bear that are called Grizzly…

Icons of the American West – Part 1

Author’s Note:  This series is dedicated to the diverse fauna, flora and geologic areas that this…

The Olympic Peninsula 

Washington State’s Olympic peninsula is home to some of the most diverse combinations of climate, terrain,…

The Raid on Taranto

Painting of the A Fairey Swordfish dropping a torpedo during the raid. Image courtesy of the…

The Revolution in the Southern Colonies and the Part Played by Two Extraordinary Men

Thomas Sumter (l) and Francis Marion The American Revolution produced a number of historic iconic figures. …

U. S. S. Colorado (BB45)

A tribute to a fighting ship and a family member who served aboard her. “To be…

America, What Made Her Great And How She Got There

Featured Image: This lithograph by Currier & Ives depicts four of the major inventions of the…

Captains John Paul Jones, Lambert Wickes and Gustavus Conyngham of the Continental Navy

Featured Image: The Serapis flag as flown by John Paul Jones The Continental Navy was commissioned…

James K Polk

James K. Polk Born November 2, 1795 in Mecklenburg County North Carolina, the first of 10…

Justice

Although this article was written some time ago, it is even more relevant to today than…