Gerard Fitzgerald
@gfitz.bsky.social
Military-Environmental History, #envhist Department of Engineering and Society, UVA, Greenhouse Center for Environmental Humanities U. Stavanger, History of Airborne Disease, Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Senses, CW & BW… and ships and railroads.
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Since today is Veterans Day, here’s a piece I wrote ten years ago about the history of the holiday we now mark every Nov. 11.
I was fortunate to write several articles for We’re History, one of @hcrichardson.bsky.social’s great public projects. Go to werehistory.org to read lots of great articles.
I was fortunate to write several articles for We’re History, one of @hcrichardson.bsky.social’s great public projects. Go to werehistory.org to read lots of great articles.
The Convoluted History of Veterans Day
November 11 has not always been about honoring the service of all veterans.
werehistory.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Since today is Veterans Day, here’s a piece I wrote ten years ago about the history of the holiday we now mark every Nov. 11.
I was fortunate to write several articles for We’re History, one of @hcrichardson.bsky.social’s great public projects. Go to werehistory.org to read lots of great articles.
I was fortunate to write several articles for We’re History, one of @hcrichardson.bsky.social’s great public projects. Go to werehistory.org to read lots of great articles.
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It turned out to be a very pleasant day after Toad’s birthday.
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
It turned out to be a very pleasant day after Toad’s birthday.
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Unlike you, I can read and that’s why I know what the constitution says.
Trump on Ilhan Omar: "I look at somebody who comes from Somalia...and she comes in and tells us how to run our country. 'The Constitution says this, the Constitution says that.' The whole thing is crazy."
November 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Unlike you, I can read and that’s why I know what the constitution says.
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11 Nov 1917 // Coastal monitor HMS M.15 was torpedoed and sunk by U-boat UC.38, which succeeded in infiltrating the well-protected anchorage at Deir el Belah south of Gaza where M.15 was at anchor following shore bombardment operations directed against Turkish forces. [1/2]
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
11 Nov 1917 // Coastal monitor HMS M.15 was torpedoed and sunk by U-boat UC.38, which succeeded in infiltrating the well-protected anchorage at Deir el Belah south of Gaza where M.15 was at anchor following shore bombardment operations directed against Turkish forces. [1/2]
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11 Nov 1914 // Minesweeper HMS Niger was torpedoed and sunk by U-boat U.12 off Deal, where she was serving as an examination vessel. A courageous rescue by local lifeboats saved many of those on board, but 15 crewmen lost their lives. (Imperial War Museum image Q 75440) #RoyalNavy #WW1
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
11 Nov 1914 // Minesweeper HMS Niger was torpedoed and sunk by U-boat U.12 off Deal, where she was serving as an examination vessel. A courageous rescue by local lifeboats saved many of those on board, but 15 crewmen lost their lives. (Imperial War Museum image Q 75440) #RoyalNavy #WW1
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Ukraine's army has confirmed the post below.
Southern Forces spokesman Vladyslav Voloshyn said due to massive assaults, they had to withdraw from Novouspenivske, Nove, Okhotnychy, Uspenivka + Novomykolaivka.
Zelenskyy MUST act decisively. This defence is a total shambles.
bsky.app/profile/twmc...
Southern Forces spokesman Vladyslav Voloshyn said due to massive assaults, they had to withdraw from Novouspenivske, Nove, Okhotnychy, Uspenivka + Novomykolaivka.
Zelenskyy MUST act decisively. This defence is a total shambles.
bsky.app/profile/twmc...
..and an update from the Zaporizhzhia frontline.
In its morning report, Russia's MoD also announced the complete capture of Nove and Novouspenivske villages, which were in the grey zone, and I think this is much more believable than the Kupiansk claims.
In its morning report, Russia's MoD also announced the complete capture of Nove and Novouspenivske villages, which were in the grey zone, and I think this is much more believable than the Kupiansk claims.
November 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Ukraine's army has confirmed the post below.
Southern Forces spokesman Vladyslav Voloshyn said due to massive assaults, they had to withdraw from Novouspenivske, Nove, Okhotnychy, Uspenivka + Novomykolaivka.
Zelenskyy MUST act decisively. This defence is a total shambles.
bsky.app/profile/twmc...
Southern Forces spokesman Vladyslav Voloshyn said due to massive assaults, they had to withdraw from Novouspenivske, Nove, Okhotnychy, Uspenivka + Novomykolaivka.
Zelenskyy MUST act decisively. This defence is a total shambles.
bsky.app/profile/twmc...
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A closer shot, also newly processed from the archives:
November 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A closer shot, also newly processed from the archives:
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Episode 2 of the COPOut Podcast launches tomorrow! I speak with @lisaschipper.bsky.social & @rodschoonover.bsky.social about how the climate regime has changed over the years, and how climate shocks and (mal)adaptation are increasing vulnerabilities and inequalities across and within countries.
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Episode 2 of the COPOut Podcast launches tomorrow! I speak with @lisaschipper.bsky.social & @rodschoonover.bsky.social about how the climate regime has changed over the years, and how climate shocks and (mal)adaptation are increasing vulnerabilities and inequalities across and within countries.
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Postcard from #Montréal.
Bixis under the snow.
I rode my own winter bike to work. Rough sledding, with few of the streets plowed.
And 20 cm on Nov. 11 is a bit much, ‘stie!
Bixis under the snow.
I rode my own winter bike to work. Rough sledding, with few of the streets plowed.
And 20 cm on Nov. 11 is a bit much, ‘stie!
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Postcard from #Montréal.
Bixis under the snow.
I rode my own winter bike to work. Rough sledding, with few of the streets plowed.
And 20 cm on Nov. 11 is a bit much, ‘stie!
Bixis under the snow.
I rode my own winter bike to work. Rough sledding, with few of the streets plowed.
And 20 cm on Nov. 11 is a bit much, ‘stie!
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Happy Veteran's Day! We stand on the shoulders of giants.
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Happy Veteran's Day! We stand on the shoulders of giants.
If Only More Americans Could See This Place www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
Opinion | If Only More Americans Could See This Place
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
If Only More Americans Could See This Place www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
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UK photographer Shirley Baker documented the city of Manchester's streets in the 1960s #WomensArt
November 8, 2025 at 5:34 AM
UK photographer Shirley Baker documented the city of Manchester's streets in the 1960s #WomensArt
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Hungry soldiers is not a good idea. These spaces are very cheap because we don't pay enlisted soldiers very much. Many on SNAP, so a double hit.
Millions of servicemembers and veterans rely on the commissary system for basic needs. The tax-free grocery stores offer a substantial savings on many items and also comes with the benefit of the Star Card, a defense system credit card used at the commissary and PX (like a Target/Walmart).
Military officials tell troops 168 commissaries could close next month trib.al/3F3Ks58
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Hungry soldiers is not a good idea. These spaces are very cheap because we don't pay enlisted soldiers very much. Many on SNAP, so a double hit.
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These extremely online young Christian men want to end the 19th Amendment, restore public flogging, and make America white again.
To understand JD Vance, you need to meet the “TheoBros”
These extremely online young Christian men want to end the 19th Amendment, restore public flogging, and make America white again.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM
These extremely online young Christian men want to end the 19th Amendment, restore public flogging, and make America white again.
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Guillotine earrings, ca. 1793
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Guillotine earrings, ca. 1793
What Makes Danish Baking So Special? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
What Makes Danish Baking So Special?
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 AM
What Makes Danish Baking So Special? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
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Impossible to ignore what’s happening to #Arctic temperatures in the month of November...
Data from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5 reanalysis.
Data from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5 reanalysis.
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Impossible to ignore what’s happening to #Arctic temperatures in the month of November...
Data from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5 reanalysis.
Data from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5 reanalysis.
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I am clearly in the wrong part of the world right now
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I am clearly in the wrong part of the world right now
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wilt thou not chase the white whale? art not game for Moby Dick?
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
wilt thou not chase the white whale? art not game for Moby Dick?
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Healthcare costs for millions of Americans are doubling. Angus King has a net worth of $22 million.
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Healthcare costs for millions of Americans are doubling. Angus King has a net worth of $22 million.
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The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
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This might sound crazy, but travel disruptions at Thanksgiving would have been … good? It would have driven home why we need a functional government. Dems could have capitalized. Instead, they worried more about disrupted travel than people getting thrown off their health insurance. Unbelievable.
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 AM
This might sound crazy, but travel disruptions at Thanksgiving would have been … good? It would have driven home why we need a functional government. Dems could have capitalized. Instead, they worried more about disrupted travel than people getting thrown off their health insurance. Unbelievable.
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The fact that none of the 8 Dems are up for re-election in 2026 is a pretty good sign @schumer.senate.gov engineered the surrender
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The fact that none of the 8 Dems are up for re-election in 2026 is a pretty good sign @schumer.senate.gov engineered the surrender
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Under Schumer's leadership, eight Democrats (Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen, & Shaheen) joined the Republicans in moving forward a bill to reopen the government without ACA subsidies—Dems' stated key aim—or any other real concessions from the status before the shutdown.
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Under Schumer's leadership, eight Democrats (Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen, & Shaheen) joined the Republicans in moving forward a bill to reopen the government without ACA subsidies—Dems' stated key aim—or any other real concessions from the status before the shutdown.
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Let them know how you feel.
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Let them know how you feel.