Dec 1, 2001 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT, UPPER EAST SIDE TEXANS
The next few pages contain a representation of the many men and women who were willing to sacrifice their lives to protect America’s freedom. Their bravery, determination and love for this country and the people who are its heart make them heroes to all who call this...
Dec 1, 2001 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT, UPPER EAST SIDE TEXANS
Patriotism was at its utmost during WWII and women were equally struck with their sense of duty. The difficulty, no branches of the service allowed women to serve. A woman’s place was in the home if she were married. Only a few proper jobs were available for single...
Dec 1, 2001 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT, UPPER EAST SIDE TEXANS
Local papers kept the public informed of neighbors and friends For those of us not old enough to have been a part of the Second World War, it’s relatively easy to sit in the air-conditioned comfort of our armchair and write of the events occurring 60 years ago. We can...
Dec 1, 2001 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
By P.A. Geddie Most Americans on the home front during World War II fully supported the war effort. Nearly all Americans despised Nazism and wished to defeat it and also sought to avenge the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The war placed great demands and a great deal of...
Dec 1, 2001 | LIFESTYLE + ENTERTAINMENT
By P.A. Geddie The United States of America was officially created in 1776 by men and woman from different parts of the world who broke free from cruel, oppressive tyranny to create a land where they were free to make their own life choices. They wrote the Declaration...