John Hersey’s Hiroshima is a vital contribution to investigative journalism and the keeping of historical records. It is a work of brevity, analysis, and vivid description. Hiroshima is a work of professionalism mixed with human compassion. Through it, we experience … Continue reading “Hiroshima” – An American Journalist Covers the Atrocities of the First Atomic Bomb Used in Warfare
Veterans Day, celebrated by Americans on November 11, is a special day set aside for honoring all those men and women who have served in our nation’s military. On this day, I remember those family members I personally know or … Continue reading Veterans Day: An Early Thanksgiving
In a semi-recent piece from the late November 2017 issue of Chicago Tribune Magazine, columnist Christopher Borrelli proudly proclaims he has begun a “war on Christmas” and explains his reasons for it. A prior film critic now writing on topics … Continue reading This Is What the Tribune’s Christopher Borrelli Has Wrong about Christmas
Loyalty. Duty. Selfless Service. Courage. Respect. Devotion to Duty. Sound familiar? Those are just some of the core values that help shape and drive the service members who defend freedom and fight in the name of liberty daily. The very … Continue reading Why Military Benefits Need Reform, not Reduction
This week, Donald Trump spoke that the United States is not at war with Islam, but Radical Islam. As the attack yesterday in Manchester shows, this is an ideology of violence and destruction. But, a majority of Muslims do not … Continue reading Donald Trump Is Right: We Are Not At War With Islam But Radical Islam
American Watchmen 