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December 18, 2020

Washington Post, Print This American Hero's Name: William Henry Palat

As fewer of the veterans of The Second World War still remain with us, we must work even harder to remember their sacrifices. //

In celebration of his 100th birthday, former Secretary of State George Shultz wrote an op-ed in The Washington Post about trust. The second of the ten lessons he cited came from his time in the United States Marine Corps during World War II:

During World War II, I served in the Pacific theater in a Marine outfit that included a sergeant named Palat. I have forgotten his first name, but I have never forgotten the respect and admiration — the deep-seated trust — that he inspired. When Palat was killed in action, it brought home to me more than ever how pitiless war can be.

With The Senate Runoffs Near, Georgia Isn't Prosecuting Double Voters

More than 1,700 Georgians illegally cast two ballots in 2020 — including the presidential race — but their fraudulent votes weren’t canceled out.

The Future of ICA

This is a posting of recent and not so recent documents concerning the future of ICA in Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire.

Why We Must Preserve Winthrop's Vision Of America As 'A Shining City'

The inspiring words of Puritan John Winthrop are still remembered by Americans awed by his courage, faith, and leadership under punishing conditions.
By Evita Duffy