Veterans are the ones who worked to support and defend their country. Since these people lived their conviction openly courageously, they re-wrote history unintentionally, and we Americans admire those patriots who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. Day of Heroes is the day we set aside to commemorate those who served, but not all bloodshed is protected by one day. The day is not enough to display the gratitude of the countless courageous men and women. The Americans should do more to give their veterans respect.
After the many rough, sweaty days with your friends around you battling against the enemy, the battle eventually ends. A soldier goes home, but others won’t be so lucky. It means becoming a veteran. Many people would say it’s a uniform and a gun against an enemy, but it’s so much more. It represents your country and stands up for what you believe is right.
On Sept. 1, 1923 Mr. and Mrs. Pierino Marchegiano of Brockton, MA became the proud parents of a lively twelve pound baby boy. The child was named Rocco Marchegiano, but the world would one day know him as the legendary boxer Rocky Marciano. When “bambino Rocco” was 18 months of age, he contracted pneumonia. Although … Read more
Without the advent of the medium of film to wage a war of propaganda both the Axis and the Allies of World War II would have found it difficult to gather as much support for their causes as they did. Guns, tanks, and bombs were the principal weapons of World War II, but there were … Read more
The colonial colleges were among the first colleges created and were established under religious auspices. It was believed that an educated ministry was needed to establish Christianity in the New World. Harvard College was established in 1636, followed by Yale, William and Mary, Princeton and King s College later to be called Columbia University and … Read more