Author: Tom
Oceanfront Property in Arizona
George Strait once sang that he had some oceanfront property in Arizona and if you’d buy that he’d throw the Golden Gate in free. This…
A Bridge in the Desert
Before bridges crossed rivers, communities often relied upon ferries to carry people and supplies. In some cases, those ferry operators were able to build thriving…
A Trip to Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, Arizona is in the Sonora dessert. The annual average rainfall is about three inches per year. So it is a bit ironic that it…
The Largest of Indian Mounds
We’ve probably all heard of Indian mounds scattered throughout parts of North America. Here just east of present day St. Louis was the largest of those mounds. …
The Largest City
Before there was a United States of America, this was the largest city within it’s modern boundaries. In fact, it’s size still marvels those who consider its…
One of the Most Sobering Stories of World War II
When Japan surrendered to the U.S., Americans rejoiced to know that the conflict was coming to an end. Buried in the news that very same day was…
One of the Worst Disasters in US Naval History
It was one of the worst disasters at sea in U.S. naval history. The loss of life combined with the horrific conditions were overshadowed by the…
Top Secret Cargo Across the Pacific
As August of 1945 neared, one ship took a top secret cargo across the Pacific. But for the men of the U.S. Indianapolis that shipment would soon…
One of the Most Important Stories of Survival Ever Told
He grew up in the heart of the Midwest, but during world war II, his life at sea would become one of the most important stories…
Success At An Early Age
Major General Arnold Fields spent 34 years in the Marines. He attributes much of his success to an organization known for black jackets with a…
