Colonel Paul’s Corner – History of Thanksgiving
Many trace the origin of Thanksgiving to 1621, with a celebration of Pilgrims and Native Americans to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. The celebration lasted... Read more.
Colonel Paul’s Corner – Sergei Krikalev – The Last Soviet Citizen
History will recall Cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev as the last citizen of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. More importantly, his story marks the end of an era... Read more.
Colonel Paul’s Corner – Boatswain McGee and The USS Bismarck Sea
During WWII the United States possessed a fleet of 151 aircraft carriers. We lost 11 aircraft carriers due to enemy action. Nineteen of our carriers were referred... Read more.
Colonel Paul’s Corner – Sedition in Montana
The Montana Sedition Act was passed in1918. It was repealed in 1921. During the time it was in effect, 79 Montana Citizens were imprisoned for speaking out against... Read more.
Colonel Paul’s Corner – Our All-Volunteer Military vs The Draft
Our first use of “the draft” was during the Civil War. The Enrollment Act of 1863 was our first national conscription law. It provided the authority to draft... Read more.
Colonel Paul’s Corner – Young Willie McBride
From WWI poem and lyrical ballad by Eric Bogle, Adelaide, South Australia …..Well how do you do young Willie McBride?do you mind if I sit down here by your gravesideand... Read more.
Colonel Paul’s Corner – Manifest Destiny and Lebensraum
Manifest Destiny in the 19th century United States and Lebensraum in 20th century Germany share commonalities and stark differences. Both policies deserve impartial... Read more.
Colonel Paul’s Corner – Eisenhower’s Interstate Highways
During World War II, the Allied Commander, General Eisenhower, was impressed by the German Autobahn system. He recognized its use for both military and civilian... Read more.
Colonel Paul’s Corner – My Lai Remembered
Many young people have never heard of My Lai. Many older people wish they had never heard of My Lai. On 16 March, 1968 soldiers of the U.S. Army slaughtered …... Read more.
Colonel Paul’s Corner – Generals and Admirals…..How Many Do We Need?
In World War II, the U.S. had one General or Admiral for every 6,000 troops. Today, we have one for every 1400 troops. In fact, today we have almost 900 …... Read more.