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Daily Archives: January 20, 2020
History: Dry dates, dusty places – MyHeritage January 20, 2020
I saw this tonight on MyHeritage – History: Dry dates, dusty places: https://blog.myheritage.com/2020/01/history-dry-dates-dusty-places/. Shortened the article as it was around 1,000 words. Good read. by Schelly January 20, 2020 · Family History, History Have you thought about the fact that … Continue reading
Outstanding African American Women in History – FamilySearch January 17, 2020
I saw this recently on FamilySearch – Outstanding African American Women in History – FamilySearch January 17, 2020: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/african-american-women-in-history/. January 17, 2020 – by Kayla Jackson –snip– As we remember our history, it is important to consider those who have made … Continue reading
Rails and Trails Museum, Booneville – Mississippi Mondays January 20, 2020
As I was heading north last week for Mississippi Mondays, I continued my journey north. I saw Booneville in Prentiss County. I decided to see what there is to do in the area which is my usual way of starting … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, History, Military History, Social Media, States
Tagged Bucket List, Mississippi, Mississippi Mondays, Museums, YouTube
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British Commonwealth Occupation Forces – Japan — Pacific Paratrooper
Participation in the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) marked the first time that Australians were involved in the military occupation of a sovereign nation which it had defeated in war. BCOF participation in the allied occupation force was announced … Continue reading
Dante Labs All Panels Sale $199 – DNA Test Not Included January 20, 2020
I didn’t see this yesterday on the Dante Labs website, but saw it today – Dante Labs All Panels Package – https://us.dantelabs.com/products/all-panels-package $199 sale price, regular price $499. The package does not include a DNA test at this price, which will … Continue reading
Newest Bundle of Holding – Classic Hits January 20, 2020
I saw this when I checked Bundle of Holding this afternoon – Classic Hits Bundle and found the e-mail they sent me shortly after I saw the bundle on their website. One of the things which sets Bundle of Holding … Continue reading
Potato waffles. Kartulivahvlid — Estonian Cuisine. Eesti Toit.
Estonians love potatoes. But when you fed up with boiled potatoes, fried potatoes, oven potatoes, mashed potatoes… Bake some potato waffles. Garlic makes this recipe perfect and gets great flavour. Serve with salad or with some meat. or as an appetizer… … Continue reading
Taking requests — Guam through my eyes
What kind of pictures would you like to see here? I’m serious. If I am making this a Guam views blog, where should I go to get some pictures? #Outreach: That the world may know #Prayer Focus: Pray for Our … Continue reading
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A Mystery of Iwo Jima Solved – YouTube Video UPS
I saw this yesterday on YouTube – A Mystery of Iwo Jima Solved – YouTube Video UPS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh-06Hy45Qc (about 4:57 minutes long). Nice to see the two who died were finally identified thanks to the UPS executive. Find-A-Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3774625/charles-gilbert-fischer and … Continue reading
Posted in Cemetery, Military History, Social Media
Tagged BillionGraves, Find-A-Grave, Medal of Honor, Naval History, World War II
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USS Doris Miller: Navy to name new $13bn aircraft carrier after Pearl Harbor hero who manned machine gun to fight off Japanese aircraft and was the first African American to receive the Navy Cross for valor — John’s Navy and other Maritime or Military News
The US Navy is to name new aircraft carrier after a World War II hero Mess Attendant 2nd Class Doris Miller was the first African American to receive the Navy Cross for valor in 1942 The $13billion aircraft carrier will … Continue reading
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Tagged Find-A-Grave, Naval History, Pearl Harbor, World War II
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