Tag: World War II
Veterans Day Tribute
UNITED STATES—This used to be a federal holiday that I didn’t think much about until my grandfather recently died as a result of COVID-19...
To Be Or Not To Be
HELLO AMERICA!—Without a doubt, the year 2021 will be one for change and one to remember, that's for sure! With the second attempt at...
Honoring Our Veterans America
UNITED STATES—It has been a holiday that I never fully appreciated until I had an in-depth conversation with family and my grandfather. Veterans Day...
Young Volunteers Clean Japanese American Memorial Monument
SANTA MONICA—The Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument Committee thanked young volunteers at YouthBuild of Venice Community Housing for resuming monthly sweeping around its VJAMM...
World War II Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday
AMERICA — World War II veteran Lieutenant Col. Folsom is celebrating his 100th birthday on Friday, July 24, and a featured documentary about his...
Beverly Hills Condemns Lithuanian Holocaust Law
BEVERLY HILLS—On Tuesday, May 19, the Beverly Hills City Council adopted a resolution aimed at condemning a recent piece of legislation discussed at the...
LA County Fair Canceled First Time Since WWII
CALIFORNIA—For the first time since World War II and the second time ever, the annual LA County Fair is going “on a hiatus” in...
Veterans Matter
UNITED STATES─It is hard to fathom that we only take one day out of the 364 days we have in the year to pay...
“Welcome To Marwen” Fails To Inspire
HOLLYWOOD—If you’ve seen the trailer for the movie “Welcome to Marwen” it looks like an interesting movie to say the least, but be warned...
Kaminsky’s Lost Masterpiece
UNITED STATES—Peet Boggs: So Nita stays behind to accompany Benjamin, the refugee with a heart condition?
Jules Kaminsky: The film is about a hopelessly naïve...
“Anthropoid” Is Decent But Far From Great
HOLLYWOOD—It’s probably the movie industry’s favorite subject, but we’re not seeing it from the usual perspective. "Anthropoid" isn’t a masterpiece, but it’s a somber,...
Speak Easy: Veterans Without Valor
UNITED STATES—May is MILITARY APPRECIATION month and I’m sorry I didn’t mention it until now, but there’s a reason I waited and of course...
Mark Zaurov Lectures At CSUN On WWII
NORTHRIDGE—California State University, Northridge will host a lecture on November 14 at the Kurland Lecture Hall next to the Valley Performing Arts Center. The...