Category Archives: Harry Truman

Mary Todd Lincoln

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Today is the 190th birthday of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of President Abraham Lincoln. As a girlhood companion remembered her, Mary Todd was vivacious and impulsive, with an interesting personality–but “she now and then could not restrain a witty, sarcastic … Continue reading →

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In Flanders Fields

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

  By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the … Continue reading →

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Bright Shining Moments…

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

I love this air of hopefulness, this air of accomplishment, this air of vision and foreword thinking. In 2000 we missed the feeling of change, the feeling of renewal because of that hotly contested election that dragged on well into … Continue reading →

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Bright Shining Moments…

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

This past week’s election seems to have ignited a multitude of bright shining moments – moments that have touched others in a deep, hopeful manner. This particular story was on Indianapolis’ Channel 8… INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – When President Elect Barack … Continue reading →

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One hundred three… and a half!

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Tuesday morning, I hurried my morning routine along so I could be out the door by 8:45am to vote. As I was getting into the car, I twisted my back – somehow – and was in great pain. Muscle spasms … Continue reading →

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November 4, 2008

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Tonight, an incredible dawn has begun to emerge. Though there will surely be some storms, we now have a captain that will steer the ship safely into the harbour. We have redefined our national spirit, and rededicated our vision to … Continue reading →

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Election Day…

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

It is 8:30am, and I will leave in a few minutes to cast my vote for the 2008 election. Right now, I am watching Barack Obama casting his vote. The first African American presidential candidate voting for himself to become … Continue reading →

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…One day more…

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

In about 36 hours we may know who our next president shall be. I pray it does not become a fiasco of 2000. Whomever accepts the country’s charge, I trust like President John Adams wrote his wife upon his first … Continue reading →

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Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of the World

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

Eleanor Roosevelt     Birthdate: October 11th, 1884 White House portrait Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (IPA: /ˈɛlɪnɔr ˈroʊzəvɛlt/; October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962) was First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945. She supported the New Deal … Continue reading →

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Who needs to know?

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Wright Flyer Guy

(CNN) — March 30, 1981. Arguably the most powerful man in the world is shot. President Reagan waves to crowds just before he was shot in an assassination attempt in 1981. As measures were taken to save President Reagan’s life, … 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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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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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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