With Joe Biden’s disastrous pull out from Afghanistan bringing back memories of helicopters leaving the American Embassy in Saigon, it is time to examine our nation’s record in regard to sending our military troops to fight in foreign lands. Since World War II, the history of these “conflicts” has been abysmal and costly. We have
Last Monday was Memorial Day and today is the 77th anniversary of D-Day. Those days should remind us of the sacrifice of those who have served this country in the military, and their family members who shared in that sacrifice. Every year on Memorial Day we honor those who gave their lives in all of our
Nearly 60 years ago, dozens of soldiers assembled for a top secret mission to Vietnam, three years before President Lyndon Johnson officially sent U.S. combat troops to the country. They never made it. Their airplane disappeared between Guam and the Philippines, leaving behind no trace. Ever since, their families have been fighting to get answers
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to bring hardship to countless American households. Domestic businesses have also been challenged, with thousands of companies having to close or file for bankruptcy because of the virus. As vaccines begin to become available, and we accelerate the economic recovery process, President Trump’s trade war with China will continue to act
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