Attack on Pearl Harbor – An American History Snapshot

The color detail of the massive battleship USS Arizona was on deck the morning of December 7, 1941 in preparation for the 8 am raising of the flag. Much of the Pacific Fleet was docked at Pearl Harbor including the USS Battleships Oklahoma, Nevada, Tennessee and Maryland. And while the rest of the world was being ravaged by war, it was yet another peaceful morning at the hawaiian port. War with Japan was a possibility at the time but with the 2 great oceans and the mightiest aircraft carrier fleet in the world at hand, who would dare awake the sleeping dragon?

Independence Days of December

The day of Independence for a nation is one of great celebration, pride and culture. Yesterday the small nation of Portugal is celebrating their independence day. Today the United Arab Emirates is toasting independence from the United Kingdom in 1971. In fact, 11 nations will observe national days in the month of December!
Which countries are we talking about? In true SpartanOpinion.com tradition we compiled a list of all the nations celebrating this month. How many counties did you know about ?

Veterans Day in America

Here in America we live in a free land where, as free citizens, we can worship as we choose, elect whom we see fit to fill our public offices, criticize our laws and the policies of our government to our heart’s content, conduct our affairs, and go and come as we please- all this without fear or intimidation.

Greatest Real Estate Deal Ever? – An American History Snapshot

How much is 3 cents worth today?Two hundred years ago on this day when the United States of America sealed the deal on one of the greatest blockbuster deals ever, 3 cents was worth 1 acre of land.

The Siege of Yorktown – An American History Snapshot

On this day, October 19 1781, The United States colonial army defeated the British in the Siege of Yorktown. Why is this important? This battle is considered the last major battle of the revolution and a turning point which lead to the Treaty of Paris in 1783, ending the war with the British.

Timeless Tidbits of Wisdom

That which we acquire with most difficulty we retain the longest; as those who have earned a fortune are commonly more careful of it than those by whom it may have been inherited.

Christopher Columbus – Hero or Villain?

“In fourteen hundred and ninety two Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” For decades schoolchildren learned the rhyme. Portions of the United States have been celebrating Columbus Day since 1792. But is Columbus Day truly a day to celebrate? Is Christopher Columbus more of a hero…or a villain?

TSO Moment in History: Remembering 911

Al-Qaeda coordinated suicide attacks upon the United States On September 11, 2001 cost the lives of 2,993 people, including the hijackers.

TSO Culture Trivia: 18th Century America

How much do you know about 18th Century American History? Take this week’s TSO trivia and find out!

An American Giant: Ted Kennedy Dead At 77

“The Constitution does not just protect those whose views we share; it
also protects those with whose views we disagree.” Those outstanding
words will forever belong to Edward Moore “Ted” Kennedy who past away
earlier today at the age of 77 in his home in Hyannis Port after a
year long battle with brain tumor.

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