June 26th has seen a lot of important historical events. It has also been the birthday for some very influential and inspirational people. In this blog entry, I will be discussing just two of these significant events.
1921 was the year that Violette Szabo (pictured above) was born. Szabo was an Allied secret agent in World War Two. Born in Paris, France, Szabo later moved to London. After getting married and having one child, things began to get hard for her. Her husband died in 1942 and it was after shortly after that Szabo joined the Special Operations Executive (or the SOE). The purpose of the SOE was to find people who could get behind enemy lines as a spy and find out crucial information for the Allied Forces. During her time in the SOE, she went by the code name of Louise. Later, she reorganized a French resistance group. She was captured in 1944 by the Germans during a mission. She was interrogated for four days in Limoges. After that, she was transferred to the headquarters of the Gestapo, where she was interrogated and tortured. Szabo was moved to the concentration camp of Ravensbruck in August 1944, where she suffered from the effects of malnutrition and hard labor. On February 5th, 1945, she was executed. Szabo was only 23 years old. Posthumously, she was awarded the Croix de Guerre, the George Cross, and Medaille de la Resistance.
In 1934, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (pictured above) signs the Federal Credit Union Act. This action is what established credit unions. These were created to help make credit more widely available and to help promote national thrift by the use of cooperative and nonprofit credit unions. Although there have been many revisions and amendments, this act is still in use today.
June 26, 2010
June 25, 2010
June 25th-Important Events in History
Today is June 25th. It is a day that has seen a lot of history, which I'll be talking about in today's entry.
On this day in 1947, Anne Frank's diary was first published in Amsterdam. As you know, Anne Frank was a young girl who was forced to go into hiding for two years during World War Two. Her family was apprehended in 1944. Anne died from typhus while she was being held in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Otto Frank, her father and only family survivor, was able to get Anne's diary after the war. He realized that her diary was something that would be vitally important for future generations to understand what people went through during the Nazi occupation. Otto Frank did some editing before allowing the book to be published; some names were changed to protect people's identities and some portions were removed because they might offend people who were more conservative (later on this revisions were changed back to the original manuscript). Soon after the book's publishing on June 25th, 1947, the first 3000 of the first edition (copy shown above) were sold out. Since then, the book has remained one of the world's most popular and inspiring stories ever told, with translations in many different languages.
June 25th was also the day that famous British writer George Orwell was born. Orwell (picture above), whose real name was Eric Arthur Blair, was born in 1903 in Motihari, Bihar, British India. His work was known for its satirical and often dystopian views on society. His most famous works were: Nineteen Eighty-Four and Animal Farm. He also wrote a series of poems and essays. Orwell's controversial writings are still being studied even to this day. George Orwell died on January 21st, 1950 at the age of 46.
On this day in 1947, Anne Frank's diary was first published in Amsterdam. As you know, Anne Frank was a young girl who was forced to go into hiding for two years during World War Two. Her family was apprehended in 1944. Anne died from typhus while she was being held in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Otto Frank, her father and only family survivor, was able to get Anne's diary after the war. He realized that her diary was something that would be vitally important for future generations to understand what people went through during the Nazi occupation. Otto Frank did some editing before allowing the book to be published; some names were changed to protect people's identities and some portions were removed because they might offend people who were more conservative (later on this revisions were changed back to the original manuscript). Soon after the book's publishing on June 25th, 1947, the first 3000 of the first edition (copy shown above) were sold out. Since then, the book has remained one of the world's most popular and inspiring stories ever told, with translations in many different languages.
June 25th was also the day that famous British writer George Orwell was born. Orwell (picture above), whose real name was Eric Arthur Blair, was born in 1903 in Motihari, Bihar, British India. His work was known for its satirical and often dystopian views on society. His most famous works were: Nineteen Eighty-Four and Animal Farm. He also wrote a series of poems and essays. Orwell's controversial writings are still being studied even to this day. George Orwell died on January 21st, 1950 at the age of 46.
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June 17, 2010
June 17th- Important Events in History
We're going to discuss some more important events in history. June 17th has certainly been a day that has seen a lot of history throughout the years.
June 17th was also the day the Kansas City Massacre occurred. In 1933, Vernon Miller (mugshot above) lead a gang to free federal prisoner Frank Nash. Nash was being transported to the United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas (the same prison he escaped from three years earlier). The gang sprung into action as Nash was being put into a transport car. Although the massacre only lasted approximately thirty seconds, four law enforcement officers were killed, as well as gang member Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd. Because of this massacre, a year later the FBI gave agents the authorization to carry firearms and make arrests (which they could not previously do).
On this day in 1885, the Statue of Liberty (pictured above) was delivered to the United States. The statue was transported here on board a French ship, which was commanded by Lespinasse De Saune. To get it here, the statue had to be reduced to 350 separate pieces. All of these pieces took up 214 crates! The ship and statue were escorted into the harbour by the American pilot Joseph Henderson.
June 17th was also the day the Kansas City Massacre occurred. In 1933, Vernon Miller (mugshot above) lead a gang to free federal prisoner Frank Nash. Nash was being transported to the United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas (the same prison he escaped from three years earlier). The gang sprung into action as Nash was being put into a transport car. Although the massacre only lasted approximately thirty seconds, four law enforcement officers were killed, as well as gang member Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd. Because of this massacre, a year later the FBI gave agents the authorization to carry firearms and make arrests (which they could not previously do).
June 11, 2010
June 11th-Important Events in History
Every single day is connected to the past. Not a day goes by that there isn't an anniversary of some event in history. Whether it be a battle, a victory, a birth/death day of an historical figure, or the invention of a new technology, every day has something new that you can learn about.
Today, I'm going to talk about some things that happened on this day in history: June 11th.
On the topic of historical birthdays, Jacques-Yves Cousteau (pictured above) was born on this date in 1910. Cousteau was a French inventor and explorer. He also did things in ecology, writing, photography, film, and research. He specialized in the subject of the ocean, studying the sea and its inhabitants. Cousteau was a co-developer of the aqua-lung, which was one of the first underwater breathing systems.
Another interesting thing that happened on this day in history involves the infamous Alcatraz Island. On June 11th, 1962, the only successful escape from the prison took place. John Anglin, Clarence Anglin, and Frank Morris spent nine months chiseling a tunnel through the cement wall in their cell (pictured above). Once the tunnel was completed, they put fake bodies in their bunks, got on a rubber raft, and headed towards San Francisco Bay. Now, there is a lot of controversy on whether or not the prisoners ever made it to San Francisco Bay, but there is no way to prove or disprove it; it will always be a mystery.
Today, I'm going to talk about some things that happened on this day in history: June 11th.
On the topic of historical birthdays, Jacques-Yves Cousteau (pictured above) was born on this date in 1910. Cousteau was a French inventor and explorer. He also did things in ecology, writing, photography, film, and research. He specialized in the subject of the ocean, studying the sea and its inhabitants. Cousteau was a co-developer of the aqua-lung, which was one of the first underwater breathing systems.
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June 10, 2010
A Short Bio Nate Keefer, Employee at the Gettysburg Quartermaster
Nate Keefer has been working for the Gettysburg Quartermaster for about seven years now. He is in charge of listing items on the internet, researching, and shipping.
In his spare time, he likes being outside, taking care of all his animals, and riding his motorcycle.
When Nate works in the shop, he often has a helper. His dog, Borman, works in the shop as well. He takes naps, eats snacks, and watches out the door.
Online Store: http://store03.prostores.com/servlet/gettysburgquartermaster/StoreFront
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In his spare time, he likes being outside, taking care of all his animals, and riding his motorcycle.
When Nate works in the shop, he often has a helper. His dog, Borman, works in the shop as well. He takes naps, eats snacks, and watches out the door.
Online Store: http://store03.prostores.com/servlet/gettysburgquartermaster/StoreFront
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gettysburg/The-Gettysburg-Quartermaster/288837746999?ref=sgm
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June 05, 2010
A Short Bio JR Shultz, the Owner of the Gettysburg Quartermaster
At the age of twelve, JR Shultz purchased his first rifle. This was the start of a lifelong passion for military history. He continued learning as much as he could about history as he grew up.
In the late 1970's, JR joined the Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment. This particular unit is stationed right in Washington D.C. and is the nation's number one firing squad and honor guard. During his time in the military, he was placed on frequent assignment in the Arlington National Cemetery, where he was a member of the firing squad honoring Joe Louis, Omar Bradley (the last five star general), and numerous other prominent military figures. He also was a participant in the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan. JR returned home in 1982, where he resumed his interest in the collection and dealing with military artifacts. It was shortly after his return home that he developed his interest into a full time business.
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June 04, 2010
A Little About Us
We are from a family-owned store called the Gettysburg Quartermaster. We were established in 1989 by a veteran of the United States Army. For those twenty-one years, we have been operating out of the historic town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Our store has items dating from the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam Era, so we have something for just about anyone's interest. Reenactors and collectors might be interested in our specialty in Civil War and World War Two artifacts.
We recently moved our store to be more internet based because we want to be able to meet and reach people from all over the world. We hope that we can share our interest in military history with more people this way. We love hearing about people's firsthand experiences in the military and we strive to get to know our customers.
We hope that this blog will give us a place to share stories, experiences, and artifacts relating to military history. Be sure to also check out our Facebook and online store to connect with us!
Online Store: http://www.thegettysburgquartermaster.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000607207074
We recently moved our store to be more internet based because we want to be able to meet and reach people from all over the world. We hope that we can share our interest in military history with more people this way. We love hearing about people's firsthand experiences in the military and we strive to get to know our customers.
We hope that this blog will give us a place to share stories, experiences, and artifacts relating to military history. Be sure to also check out our Facebook and online store to connect with us!
Online Store: http://www.thegettysburgquartermaster.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000607207074
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