Why people want to refute historical events that have been validated by eyewitness accounts and studied deeply by reputable historians and scholars is beyond comprehension. It is either an attempt to seriously influence people in order to do something nefarious, or just to create controversy to get more clicks on their websites and generate income. … Continue reading Rewriting the Past: The Threat of Historical Denial
Category: History
The Tariffs Debate
"There is no better teacher than history in determining the future. There are answers worth billions of dollars in a $30 history book.”— Charlie Munger I’m not sure how much the state of Illinois paid for the history book my son is using in high school, but I found a copy for $6.79 on the … Continue reading The Tariffs Debate
D-Day World War II
I decided to skip Rockin’ Thursday today and instead, I am writing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day (6 June 1944). As a Soldier, I want to honor the thousands of brave men and women who fought against evil that day. Thousands of them never returned home, and we need to always remember those … Continue reading D-Day World War II
Empowering Legacy: Honoring Puerto Rican Women Pioneers in History
This month, we celebrate Women’s History Month, an annual observance highlighting the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. On March 12, 1987, the United States Congress passed Public Law 100-9, designating March 1987 as “Women’s History Month” and requesting the President of the United States to issue a proclamation calling upon … Continue reading Empowering Legacy: Honoring Puerto Rican Women Pioneers in History
Afro-Puerto Ricans
This month is Black History Month, so I've decided to write a post briefly describing the history of African-Americans in Puerto Rico, or Afro-Puerto Ricans—a term I'll be using from this point forward. I'm also going to mention some of the most notable Afro-Puerto Ricans. The first free African man to arrive in Puerto Rico … Continue reading Afro-Puerto Ricans
EL Morro or Fort Brooke
History is one of those subjects in high school where most students don't care much about; I, for one, was one of those students. My favorite subjects were math and science, which was one of the reasons why I studied Chemistry in college. However, my perspective on history took a dramatic turn back in 1999 … Continue reading EL Morro or Fort Brooke
1582
I have been conducting scholarly research for the last two years, seeking answers to the profound issues affecting my beautiful island of Puerto Rico. We, as hardworking people, cherish our culture in indescribable ways, possibly contributing to the challenge of resolving the political status of the island. My primary focus is on the topic of … Continue reading 1582
Israel and Palestine Conflict
As we continue to witness the ongoing conflict between Israel, Palestine, and Hamas, it's probably worth going over some historical data to provide background to what is going on in that part of the world. This is just an introduction because it is impossible to cover centuries of conflicts in a blog post. However, it's … Continue reading Israel and Palestine Conflict
Right to Vote
The U.S. general elections are around the corner and political pundits are already inundating the news, streaming shows, and podcasts with their analysis. National and state-level polls are all over the place, showing a disconnect between what the polls are reporting and the reality based on actual results. Last week's election results is a great … Continue reading Right to Vote
History of Veterans Day
In honor of our veterans, here is some information about the origins of this special day.1 World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting … Continue reading History of Veterans Day
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