As you might have imagined, months of strategy and planning went into D-Day. In fact, America wanted to invade France as soon as we joined the war in 1941. Great Britain opposed the plan, however. They insisted that the Allies take a more indirect route to Europe, via North Africa and Italy. America reluctantly agreed … Continue reading Allied Forces’ D-Day Strategy: Secrecy, Commander, and Location
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The Significance of D-Day: Why We Must Remember
Welcome to the D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration week here on the blog! The theme for the week is "Remembering D-Day: Dawn of Legends". I have been looking forward to this for quite some time, and I hope you have too. I started out working on this project with all the enthusiasm in my soul. But … Continue reading The Significance of D-Day: Why We Must Remember
The Cost Of Freedom
Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, "Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them." America has carried the distinct privilege of being the only nation in the world where freedom has reigned since our inception. For over 200 years, we have enjoyed freedom's sweet … Continue reading The Cost Of Freedom
The Midnight Riders of 1775
The battles for Concord and Lexington have become recognized as the starting point of the American War for Independence. "The shot heard round the world" is the way many would describe it. Of course it wasn't heard around the world literally. Rather, it was an event that echoed across the continents of the globe, shocking … Continue reading The Midnight Riders of 1775
D-Day 80th Anniversary Special Announcement!
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the day that turned the tides of the Second World War. In honor and memory, I am excited to announce that Seeking The Timeless Anchor is hosting a week of D-Day commemorations. The kickoff will start on June 1st and continue right up to June 6th. I am … Continue reading D-Day 80th Anniversary Special Announcement!
3 Facts You May Not Know About George Washington
Monday is Presidents Day! Initially Presidents Day was only celebrated as George Washington's birthday. Later it was changed to Presidents Day. In honor of the original holiday though, here are a few things you may not know about him. 1. He Was America's First Mule Breeder George Washington had a love for animals of all … Continue reading 3 Facts You May Not Know About George Washington
Audie Murphy: Heroes From History Spotlight
It has been a bit since I have done a spotlight on one of history's great heroes. As I was pondering who would be the next person I would do it on, I realized that today marks the 79th anniversary of Audie Murphy's heroic actions during the Second World War. Born into a large family, … Continue reading Audie Murphy: Heroes From History Spotlight
The Angel of Bastogne
From the pages of WWII we could pull hundreds of incredible Christmas stories. Stories of how the desire for peace won over the hatred of the enemy. Stories of homesick soldiers finding ways to celebrate Christmas in spite of their circumstances and surroundings. But then there are stories of endless sacrifice in the most dire … Continue reading The Angel of Bastogne
Thank You, Veterans!
It's Veterans Day—one of my favorite days of the year. (Okay, let's be real here. Every patriotic day falls into that category for me.) Through the years, I have had the privilege of knowing many of America's Veterans, including many in my family. They are people that I look up to and respect for their … Continue reading Thank You, Veterans!
10 Quotes That Would Make Anyone Wish They Were American
I love a good quote. I mean, who doesn't? Especially when it's incredibly witty and sarcastic. A good quote has the ability to inspire and encourage. When I am needing encouragement to keep fighting a battle that I face, that's what I look for. First and foremost, of course, I find encouragement from the Holy … Continue reading 10 Quotes That Would Make Anyone Wish They Were American
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