Category Archives: U.S. History

International Celebrities…

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

In 1908, Wilbur Wright, demonstrating the Wright flying machine for the French government, captured the attention, and imagination of the entire world. Wilbur, along with his brother, Orville, who was preparing for the United States’ demonstration at Fort Myer in Virginia … Continue reading →

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The Gettysburg Tree…

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania (AP) — Standing just 150 feet from the platform on which President Lincoln delivered his most famous speech, one of the few remaining “witness trees” to the Battle of Gettysburg has been severely damaged by a storm, National … Continue reading →

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United We Stand… Divided We Fall…

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

“For united we stand, divided we fall And if our backs should ever be against the wall We’ll be together; together, you and I.” I remember the words to this song when I was quite young. It seemed to resonate … Continue reading →

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Truly, Madly, Deeply… Mary Todd Lincoln

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

For some reason, Mary Todd Lincoln has been resurfacing this past month in a variety of connections. I had begun writing a musical on Miss Todd in 1986, and put it away in the mid-1990’s. And here she is again, … Continue reading →

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THE WEST WING…

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

I have been watching the first two seasons of THE WEST WING, my absolute most favorite television show. There is one particular episode that was very moving to me. Toby Ziegler, the communications director, is called to a Washington metro … Continue reading →

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Guthrie Extends World-Premiere Run of Little House Musical

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

By Andrew Gans 24 Jul 2008 Performances have yet to begin, but box-office demand is so high that the Guthrie has extended its upcoming world premiere of the musical version of Little House on the Prairie. Melissa Gilbert, who played … Continue reading →

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Some of my thoughts today…

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

A few weeks ago, I posted a video of one of my favorite show choir performances. It was North Central High School (Indianapolis) show choir’s “Like A Prayer.” I am not a Madonna fan, but I love the exciting rhythm … Continue reading →

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Classmates Bridge a Watergate Rift

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

This afternoon, I watched a DVD about The Duke of Windsor, followed by one of my favorite books/movies, All The President’s Men.  What an incredible movie, and book. Woodward and Bernstein are two of my favorite writers. The movie is … Continue reading →

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Oberlin College Celebrates Restoration of Katharine Wright Haskell Fountain

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

I have been to Oberlin College twice. In 2002, I traveled through Oberlin on my return trip from visiting the Glenn Curtiss Aviation Museum in Hammonsport, New York. I tried to locate the fountatin dedicated to Katharine Wright Haskell; however, … Continue reading →

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Glenn Curtiss – 100th Anniversary

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

A century ago, aviation marvel occurred with flight by Glenn Curtiss 1 day ago HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. — On a steamy Fourth of July evening a century ago, a wood-and-fabric biplane lifted off from Stony Brook Farm and stayed airborne for … Continue reading →

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Two Wright Photos…

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

I love these photos of the Wright family taken in June 1909 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds during the Dayton Celebration. Behind the delegation’s grandstand are bleachers holding several thousand school children forming a “singing American flag.” Below…Bishop Wright is … Continue reading →

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The Wright Journey…

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Orville, Katharine & Wilbur Wright. 1909 It was August 1999 that I was on the tale-end of a three week vacation when I ended up on the Outer Banks.  The previous weeks I had been to: Niagara Falls through the … Continue reading →

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FDR's Grandchildren…

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

As I work on the Wright Brothers’ musical, I have a DVD running, FDR: A Presidency Revealed. Super documentary with tons of personalities sharing Roosevelt history. Of particular interest to me are two of Franklin & Eleanor’s grandchildren. Curtis Roosevelt, … Continue reading →

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Saturday, June 28th…

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Getting ready to shower and head to training for the update of my adoption license.   I finally hit a point last night where I could just write no more on the Wright Brother musical.  Normally I can go strong … Continue reading →

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In My Wrighting-Space…

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

This is what my writing area looks like on the back deck. I generally “hit the deck” around 7:00am, setting up my work area, checking Email, and attending to other business while listening to THE TODAY SHOW from the small … Continue reading →

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This Administration…

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

This author of this post is Democratic Congressman Robert Wexler from South Florida. Wexler has been ubiquitous these last months as a top surrogate for Senator Obama — even representing him at the nationally televised DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee. … Continue reading →

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NORTH AND SOUTH – 1985, 1986, 1994

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Over the past month or so, I have watched all three series of the movie based on John Jakes’ novels, NORTH AND SOUTH… ahhh… The writing, the directing, the cinematography, the costuming, the set design, and THE MUSIC… as if all … Continue reading →

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All in a weekend…

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

THURSDAY Logan, my cat, has been with me fourteen years, today. I called the dentist about my temporary crown, and they got me in at 11:40am. To save on gas, I took the bus to the Dayton Mall area. The … Continue reading →

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This week…

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Aside from Logan bringing the bunny head to the deck door, it has been a relatively quiet week. The first three days went amazingly fast, and here I am Thursday morning, ready to dig into writing on the Wrights.   I … Continue reading →

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Tim Russert…

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Yesterday afternoon I just happened to turn on the television as television journalist, Tom Brokaw, was breaking the news of Tim Russert’s sudden death. This morning, I feel as though I have lost a favorite uncle. There is an emptiness, … Continue reading →

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Last of Disney's "Nine Old Men" dies…

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The last of Walt Disney‘s original team of animators, known as the Nine Old Men, has died at the age of 95, a Walt Disney Co spokesman said on Tuesday. Ollie Johnston worked for Disney for … Continue reading →

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Margaret Truman dies…

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

My favorite author, and presidential personality passed away today. I am sad….  CHICAGO (Reuters) – Margaret Truman Daniel, the only child of former president and famously proud father Harry Truman who became a author of popular murder mysteries, died on … Continue reading →

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The Lady is at rest…

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Wright Flyer Guy

Yesterday, I watched some video clips of Mrs. Johnson’s memorial service, and interment service. I realized I had tears in my eyes. My first First Lady is now a part of those eternal ages that have claimed the likes of … Continue reading →

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A Day At Monticello…

Posted on July 15, 2007 by Wright Flyer Guy
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My First Lady…

Posted on July 11, 2007 by Wright Flyer Guy

I was born in the fall of 1964.  A month later, Lyndon Johnson was elected president in his own right, and one of the most brilliant woman in American history was to remain in the White House as First Lady … Continue reading →

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