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It was a thrill to serve as Commander in Chief the weekend of May 20-21 at the World War II Encampment presented by the Museum of American Armor at Old Bethpage, Long Island New York.  The Museum and its incredible … Continue reading →

Every four years the NPS personnel at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park, New York recreate the Torchlight Parade that took place on election night. On the four occasions when FDR ran for President … Continue reading →

On August 25 I once again was able to visit with my friends at the Saratoga National Historical Park.  On this third visit there I helped celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.  On August 25, 1916 President … Continue reading →

What a great event I was able to be part of on July 16 and 17.  The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park celebrated its centennial that weekend.  Their goal was to have all the U.S. Presidents attend who had … Continue reading →

On May 18, 2016 I had the honor of serving as the Keynote Speaker for the 26th annual Wilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  This week-long event celebrates activities and displays of the nearby Smoky Mountains.  On August 25, … Continue reading →

I just experienced the thrill of appearing as FDR for four retirement communities in the Saratoga Springs/Schenectady/Albany New York area.  Many of these people lived through World War II and experienced the Home Front activities about which I spoke.  They … Continue reading →