History and a Good Scotch

Scott Brown Historic?

Mon Jan 25, 2010 6:06 PM EST

After a few days to reflect on the historic election of Scott Brown, it finally occurred to me what actually made this election historic.

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politics, coakley, scott-brown, massachusetts-senate-race, scott-brown-campaign

Raoul Wallenberg a Hero and a Spy?

Seeded on Wed May 28, 2008 9:38 AM EDT (TIME)

Raoul Wallenberg was a Swedish diplomat that saved thousands by bravely handing out Swedish passports to Jews trapped in Budapest during WW2.

history, jews, wwii, communism, world-war-2, ww2, soviets, raoul-wallenberg

The Nutcracker Premiers!

Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:06 PM EST

Today is December 18th, 1892 and I am writing to you from St. Petersburg Russia. Last night I had the honor of attending a premier performance of a new Russian ballet called The Nutcracker. I was very excited to see Czar Alexander III in attendance for the premier also.

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history, russia, st-petersburg, christmas, nutcracker, theatre, czar-alexander

December 6th, 1941

Wed Dec 6, 2006 10:16 AM EST

It is Saturday December 6th, 1941 and America's tensions with Germany and Japan are escalating. Today, President Roosevelt will appeal to the Japanese Emperor for peace.

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history, japanese, pearl-harbor, fdr, ww2, us-history, franklin-d-roosevelt

A Letter from Ellis Island

Mon Dec 4, 2006 8:54 AM EST

My daughter, who is ten years old and in 5th grade, participated in her School's Immigration day and wrote a beautiful letter about her experience that I thought some might enjoy reading.

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history, new-york, statue-of-liberty, ellis-island, letters-from-ellis-island

Potsdam

Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:27 PM EDT

Today is July 17th, 1945. Lufbery News was invited to report on the post European War conference being held in Potsdam, Germany. The leaders of the victorious countries are all in attendance.

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history, germany, japan, england, odd-news, soviet-union, stalin, atomic-bomb, ww2, truman

[Lufbery Historical News] Adams and Jefferson died Yesterday, July 4th 1826

Wed Jul 5, 2006 7:51 AM EDT

Today is July 5th, 1826 and we learned today that while celebrating our country's 50th Birthday yesterday, two of the author's and contributors died.

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history, england, odd-news, revolutionary-war, john-adams, thomas-jefferson, declaration-of-independence, this-day-in-history, lufbery, july-4th

We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.

Mon Jul 3, 2006 7:44 PM EDT

[Note to readers: It was a hard day to pick an event to write about. It was also today, the third day of fighting at Gettysburg, that Picket made his charge across a field into heavy fire from the Union forces.

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history, odd-news, civil-war, revolutionary-war, george-washington, declaration-of-independence, this-day-in-history, lufbery, 4th-of-july

Germany Succumbs...in the Palace of Versailles

Wed Jun 28, 2006 11:28 AM EDT

Today is June 28th, 1919 and Lubery News is outside of Paris at the Palace of Versailles where Germany will sign a treaty to end World War 1.

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history, germany, france, belgium, england, odd-news, this-day-in-history, lufbery, ww1, treaty-of-versailles

The British Threaten New York City

Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:08 AM EDT

Today is June 22nd, 1776 and Lufbery News sat down to talk to George Washington. When I met up with the General he was busy supervising the construction of defensive fortifications in New York where the British threatened an invasion.

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history, england, odd-news, new-york-city, revolutionary-war, george-washington, this-day-in-history, lufbery, fort-duquesne

[Lufbery Historical News] The U.S. Constitution is Law!

Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:23 AM EDT

Today is June 21st, 1788 and we received word early this morning that New Hampshire will ratify the U.S. Constitution. The U.S. Constitution needed 9 states to ratify before it became law and New Hampshire will be the 9th state. The U.S.

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history, constitution, odd-news, revolutionary-war, george-washington, this-day-in-history, lufbery

To All Free Men Of Our Kingdom...

Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:54 AM EDT

… we have also granted, for us and our heirs for ever, all the liberties written out below, to have and to keep for them and their heirs, of us and our heirs:

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history, england, odd-news, knights, barons, medieval, this-day-in-history, lufbery, magna-carta, king-john

[Lufbery Historical News] John "Jack" Kennedy Receives Medal of Honor

Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:26 AM EDT

Today is June 12, 1944 and Lufbery News received word that John Kennedy, son of the SEC Chairman Joe Kennedy received the very prestigious Medal of Honor. This, the highest award given by the U.S.

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history, odd-news, john-f-kennedy, ww2, this-day-in-history, lufbery, pt-109

Today In History: The Prophet Muhammad Dies

Thu Jun 8, 2006 3:31 PM EDT

Today is June 8th, 632 C.E. and we just received word that the famous Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) died in the arms of his wife, Aishah.

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history, odd-news, mecca, medina, this-day-in-history

[Lufbery Historical News] Operation Overlord

Tue Jun 6, 2006 1:19 PM EDT

It is the morning of June 6, 1944. I am in a transport ship with hundreds of American men somewhere in the middle of the English Channel. It is dark, windy, and the seas are rough. The talk is of families, wives and girlfriends - but most men are silent and in prayer.

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history, france, odd-news, normandy, ww2, this-day-in-history, d-day

[Lufbery Historical News] Jewish Death Camps Exposed

Thu Jun 1, 2006 8:43 AM EDT

Today is June 1st, 1942 and Lufbery News just learned from an underground newspaper in Poland that the Germans are exterminating European Jews in camps devised for the purpose.

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history, poland, odd-news, jewish, ww2, this-day-in-history

[Lufbery Historical News] Joan of Arc Dies

Wed May 31, 2006 7:49 AM EDT

Today is May 31st, 1431 and Joan of Arc was put to death by the English in Normandy yesterday morning. Her crime was her rejection of church authority in favor of direct inspiration from God.

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history, france, england, odd-news, medieval, joan-of-arc, this-day-in-history, lufbery, 100-year-war

[Lufbery Historical News] Mossad Captures Adolf Eichmann!

Tue May 23, 2006 2:18 PM EDT

Today is May 23rd, 1960 and we just received news that Israel captured Adolf Eichmann and will hold him to trial for War crimes. It is believed that Adolf Eichmann was in charge of the Nazi plan to exterminate all the Jews in Europe.

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history, israel, mossad, odd-news, this-day-in-history, lufbery, adolf-eichmann

[Lufbery Historical News] Lufbery Shot Down & Killed

Fri May 19, 2006 10:19 AM EDT

We are saddened by the news we received today from France. On May 19th, 1918, the first ever American Ace, Major Raoul Lufbery was killed in action over France today.

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history, odd-news, this-day-in-history, lufbery, ww1, flying-ace, american-ace, first-ace

[Lufbery Historical News] Interview: The First American Ace - Part II

Thu May 18, 2006 10:26 AM EDT

We are in France visiting with Major Raoul Lufbery, the first American flying Ace of this war with Germany. Yesterday we talked with Major Lufbery about how he arrived at this war. Today, we are going to ask the Major more about his flying, fears and great battles.

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history, odd-news, this-day-in-history, lufbery, ww1, major-lufbery

[Lufbery Historical News] Interview: The First American Ace -Part 1

Wed May 17, 2006 11:56 AM EDT

Today is May 17th, 1918 and we are sitting down with the first American Ace of World War 1, Major Raoul Lufbery. After explaining to Major Lufbery that Lufbery News adopted his name due to his extraordinary career as an American fighter pilot, we began the interview.

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[Lufbery Historical News] Nation Moves to Washington D.C.

Mon May 15, 2006 8:59 AM EDT

Today, May 15th, 1800, President John Adams ordered the nation's capital to move from Philadelphia to it's new location in what is being called Washington, located in the new District of Columbia.

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history, odd-news, me, this-day-in-history, lufbery, capitol-building

[Lufbery Historical News] England's Prime Minister Assassinated!

Thu May 11, 2006 7:04 AM EDT

Today, May 11th, 1812 Prime Minister Spencer Perceval is assassinated. We do not have all the details, but it appears the Prime Minister was shot and killed today when he entered the House of Commons.

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history, england, odd-news, this-day-in-history, lufbery

[Lufbery Historical News] "This is your victory" - Churchill

Mon May 8, 2006 3:49 PM EDT

Lufbery News learned that the Germans signed an unconditional surrender yesterday in Reims, France. Reims is centered in the middle of Champagne - the region where the French make their famous champagnes.

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history, england, odd-news, ww2, churchill, this-day-in-history, lufbery, v-e-day

[Lufbery Historical News] Cinco De Mayo, 1862

Fri May 5, 2006 10:18 AM EDT

Today is May 5th, 1862 and I just spent 2 months traveling to Mexico. I hope to meet up with the small Mexican Army, lead by General Zaragoza, and find out how they plan to stop the French invaders who recently arrived and didn't leave.

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Comments & Feedback

Lufbery is a great man, and a fine connoisseur of history and single malts. Once abducted by the evil "backend change" of planet Tang, he has now returned in glory. Read his stuff.
— Darrell J. Rohl

I probably learn more in a month from Lufbery's articles than from most other posters in my entire time on Newsvine. If I could only have five items on my watchlist, Lufbery would still be among them.
— Walt D

Lufbery goes really well with a glass of J&B and a fat Cohiba. I see an oversized coffee table book in his future and I'd be the first one on Amazon to pre-order.
— Mike Dojc

Luf, one day I will sit down with you by a crackling fire and we'll sip some tea while you educate me on the history of civilization. I love the history articles. Keep them coming!
— Calvin Tang