Category Archives: Historic Sites

The American West – A land of Lies, Myths, Legends, and is Disappearing

Posted on March 10, 2025 by jjcampo

When one thinks of the American West, or The Wild West, visions of cowboys, Indians, cattle drives, outlaws, and sheriffs float through the mind. For many years, the West was looked upon fondly as the final frontier of America. It … Continue reading →

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Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941 Plus 75 Years

Posted on January 3, 2017 by jjcampo

“We interrupt this broadcast to bring you this important bulletin from the United Press.  FLASH: Washington: The White House announces Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.” WOR radio in New York made that report at 2:26 pm, interrupting the broadcast of … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2015 by jjcampo

November 11 is Veterans Day. For some it is a day off work. For others it is that holiday that moves around instead of being always on Monday. But to some of us, it has a deeper meaning: the meaning … Continue reading →

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Eben-Emael Plus 40 Years

Posted on September 19, 2015 by jjcampo

This year we celebrated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The coverage of this event got me thinking back to when I was stationed in Germany. It was 1980 and I was in the Air Force … Continue reading →

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