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The Events of September
29 Mar 2021

The Events of September

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: Events of a Month, September Topics | 0

As we look at the events of the month of September throughout history, it is once again a vast array of diversity.  We saw the worst terrorist attack on America (2001).  We saw war (1939).  We saw the ending of … Continued

Marshall & MacArthur
29 Mar 2020

Marshall & MacArthur

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, American History, September Topics, The World at War | 0

The aftermath of the war. During the autumn of 1945, the world finally was starting to catch its breath. We had just endured the largest man-caused cataclysm the world had ever known. Countries around the world were decimated. Economies were … Continued

Jewish History & Traditions
29 Aug 2019

Jewish History & Traditions

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: Literature, October Topics, Religion, September Topics | 0

We have a great deal of information about early Jewish history and culture because of the Old Testament. Where did their traditions come from? How did those traditions tie into the events of the Old Testament? What is the background … Continued

Harry Truman
29 Aug 2018

Harry Truman

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, American History, August Topics, May Topics, September Topics, The World at War, US Presidents | 0

From farmer to the white house. Harry Truman was born in obscure circumstances. He was the last person to serve as president who had worked as an adult farmer. He served in World War I. He came home to make … Continued

Generals of World War II
29 Aug 2018

Generals of World War II

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, American History, August Topics, December Topics, June Topics, September Topics, The World at War, US Presidents | 0

World War II; the defining military conflict in world history. As expected, such a cataclysmic event brought the sharpest military minds on all sides, to the attention of the whole world. This presentation covers the senior military commanders serving the … Continued

James Madison
29 Jun 2018

James Madison

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: American History, Founding of the United States, March Topics, September Topics, US Presidents | 0

James Madison was physically the smallest President we have had. He was 5’4″ tall, weighed about 110 lbs. and often suffered from poor health. However, when you wanted to talk about government and what could be and should be, he … Continued

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