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It’s Time For A Cold War Roadtrip: Let’s Go

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It’s finally summer and for at least some of us that means it’s a chance to get away. Why not jump start your adventures with a Cold War roadtrip? From missile sites and atomic tourism to the hippie trail, here are five ideas, three in the United States and two abroad. The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site During the Cold War, a vast arsenal of nuclear missiles … [Read more...] about It’s Time For A Cold War Roadtrip: Let’s Go

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES VETS: WHY NOT PUT YOURS IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS?

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The American Legion Family brought National Poppy Day® to the United States by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day, as National Poppy Day. On the Friday before Memorial Day, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation's uniform. In the United States, we're preparing for the beginning of summer and the Memorial … [Read more...] about THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES VETS: WHY NOT PUT YOURS IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS?

The Eisenhower Matrix

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Ever wonder how President Eisenhower made time for his hobbies? Recently I was doing some research when I came across a tool called the Eisenhower Matrix. It piqued my curiosity because I remember reading all sorts of stories that criticize Ike for goofing off during his presidency. "[Eisenhower] invented the 36-hole work week," one cynic suggested. Eisenhower's response … [Read more...] about The Eisenhower Matrix

Toys For The Atomic Age

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Not all boys’ toys had to do with cowboys, astronauts, and soldiers. A large group of playthings were designed to prepare boys to fight the wars of the future -- the wars of the nuclear age. According to Ann Marie Kordas in her book The Politics of Childhood in Cold War America: Most of the atomic-themed toys, games, and science kits manufactured in the early 1950s focused … [Read more...] about Toys For The Atomic Age

October Surprise

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It’s the first week in October and everyone seems to be talking about an October Surprise. Will Russia use tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine? Will Trump’s ongoing legal issues come to a head before the midterm elections? Will he be indicted or will he announce that he is running for president in 2024? Will Herschel Walker lose the Senate because some untoward … [Read more...] about October Surprise