Month: December 2014
A Shortage of Labor at Home During World War II
When young men went to fight in Europe and the Pacific during World War II, many communities were left with a shortage of labor. To…
Experiencing World War II In a Unique Way
During World War II, some U.S. communities experienced the conflict in a unique way. They became the homes for foreign POWs, captured abroad and sent…
Farming Taro
We have all heard of corn and soybeans, but most of us are not familiar with taro. However, go to Hawaii and you’ll find it…
A Sixth Generation Farm in Hawaii
Some long-time ag operations in the U.S. are designated as Century Farms. Family members have been stewards of those acres for over a century. But…
Martial Law Following Pearl Harbor
When we think of Pearl Harbor during World War II, we often focus on just the events of December 1941. However, for those living in…
Witness To Pearl Harbor
The December 7th attack on Pearl Harbor cost the lives of over 2000 American servicemen and women. Over half of those killed that morning were…
On The Banks of Pearl Harbor
Jimmy Lee’s family lived on the banks of Pearl Harbor. As a kid, one of his jobs was feeding their hogs. That’s what he was…
A Unique Tie to the Family Farm
Malcolm Jameson’s family has a unique tie to their family farm. It all began with a grandfather who fought on the property during the Civil…
Calls to Start and End the Day
Any good bugler knows to play Reveille in the morning, Taps in the evening. But how did those calls become commonplace in the military. Well,…
Keep Your Comments Brief – Or Else!
Public speakers are often warned to keep their comments brief. Long windedness can bore an audience…or even worse it might kill you…