Today, after winning a big game it’s common for athletes and fans to chant, “We’re number one,” in a classless display of self-praise that comes off as conceit and disrespectful taunting. I sometimes feel that way about materials praising America. Still, national pride is important. Reminders about the high principles on which this nation was based are essential to keep …
Veterans Day Salute: 21 Vintage Posters and Postcards – A grateful tribute to a long tradition of service.
From my personal collection of vintage images and messages in reverent tribute to all the men and women who have served this country. Thank you. — Michael Josephson
IMAGES OF WAR. Expression of gratitude for the sacrifice of those who died, were wounded or suffered in war is truly the very least we can do. The rhetoric of patriotism and the nobility of battle mask the horrible, awful, terrible nature of war and its ravages on the men and women (and their families) who fought for us through the years and those that are today sacrificing on our behalf.
CIVIL WAR WORLD WAR I WORLD WAR II KOREAN WAR
For the many men and women who gave so much, be thankful.
Please take Memorial Day seriously. Find a moment to genuinely pause and reflect on the sacrifice of others to keep our country free.
Memorial Day Thank You
Thank you for your dedication, your duty, your unwavering loyalty and most importantly your unbelievable sacrifice. Americans have the freedom to be Americans because of you. There are many ways to serve. None is more significant or worthy of appreciation than sacrificing personal comforts and gain to serve in the military. Remember, we have this long weekend not simply to …