"What was it that kept us going under such adverse conditions? I would say that it was a deep sense of responsibility to America and all that it stands for. Perhaps it could be summed up in that phrase that I have seen on a bumper sticker depicting the American Flag with these words: 'These colors don't run.' This may sound trite but I believe if we all would take a few moments and consider the benefits and privileges we have as Americans, then we can also ask ourselves, 'What can I do to deserve and keep these blessings?' The answer, if you will, is perhaps a return to more patriotism and honor amongst ourselves. I don't feel the image of America has fallen as so many have been heard to say, but we can certainly move forward and, hopefully, our example will be the impetus to start that movement."
-- Former POW Raymond J. Merritt, Col. USAF (Ret.)
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Today in History
1630 - The Massachusetts village of Shawmut changes its name to Boston.
1662 - Flamsteed sees makes the first astronomical observation of a solar eclipse.
1782 - The Great Seal of the U.S. is used for the first time.
1795 - The British capture Capetown.
1862 - General Bragg's army surrounds 4000 federals at Munfordville, KY.
1908 - William C. Durant founds General Motors.
1915 - The U.S. takes control of Haitian customs and finances - it will last 10 years.
1919 - An act of Congress incorporates the American Legion.
1940 - Samuel T. Rayburn is elected Speaker of the House.
1945 - A barometric pressure of 856 mb (25.55") is recorded off Okinawa - a record low.
1947 - John Cobb sets a world auto speed record at 394.2 MPH.
1968 - Richard Nixon appears on "Laugh-in"
1971 - Six Klansmen are arrested in connection with the bombing of 10 school buses.
1974 - President Ford announces conditional amnesty for American Vietnam War deserters.
1977 - A 90-minute pilot of "Logan's Run" premiers on TV.
1982 - The massacre of 1000+ Palestinian refugees at Chatila & Sabra begins.
1983 - Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes a U.S. citizen.
1984 - "Miami Vice" premiers on TV.
1987 - NASA launches the S-209 space vehicle.
1990 - Iraq televises an 8-minute uncensored speech by George H.W. Bush.
1991 - The U.S. trial of Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega begins.
Birthdays
1387 - King Henry V of England (1413-22)
1638 - King Louis XIV (the Sun King) of France (1643-1715)
1822 - Charles S. Crocker, President of Central & South Pacific Railroad
1823 - Francis Parkman, American historian/author (Oregon Trail)
1858 - A. Bonar Law, British PM (1922-23)
1875 - James Cash Penney, department store founder (J.C. Penney)
1877 - James J. Jeans, cosmologist/astrophysicist (Mysterious Universe)
1888 - Frans Sillanpaa, Finnish writer, Nobel Prize winner (Meek Heritage-1939)
1893 - Albert Szent-Gyoergyi Hungary, biochemist, Nobel Prize winner (1937)
1895 - Charles W. Bidwill Sr., NFL hall of famer (Chicago Cardinals)
1914 - Allen Funt, TV host & creator (Candid Camera)
1925 - B(lues) B(oy) King, blues singer, guitarist (The Thrill is Gone)
1956 - Kevin R. Kregel, pilot/astronaut
1962 - Kimberly McArthur, Playboy playmate (January, 1982)
Passings
1498 - Tomas de Torquemada, inquisitor responsible for burning 10,000 people to death
1672 - Anne Bradstreet, American poet
1946 - Sir James Jeans
1977 - Maria Callas, American-born prima donna
Reported Missing in Action
1965
Merritt, Raymond J., USAF (OR); F105 shot down (pilot), released by DRV February, 1973 - retired as a Colonel - alive and well as of 1998
*NOTE: Also flew 100 missions in the F-84 during the Korean War
Risner, Robinsin, USAF (OK); F105D shot down, released by DRV February, 1973 - retired as a Brigadier General - alive and well as of 1998
*NOTE: Also was a Korean War "Ace" flying 110 missions in the F-86
1966
Buchanan, Hubert E., USAF (IN); F4C shot down (systems operator, w/Robertson), released by DRV March, 1973 - alive as of 1998
Robertson, John L., USAF (WA); F4C shot down (pilot, w/Buchanan), reportedly DIC
1967
Bagley, Bobby R., USAF (GA); RF101 shot down, released by DRV March, 1973 - retired as a Colonel - deceased as of December, 1997
1969
Trampski, Donald J., US Army (IN); fell into river while crossing a bridge
1975
Biagini, Frederick J., Civilian; released, date unknown
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