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Blue dot in Austin,Texas. Avid college football fan. Enjoy WWII history and have watched the Band of Brothers too many times to count.
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The heroic American stand at the towns of Krinkelt and Rocherath slowed the German advance in the Battle of the Bulge.
Against all odds: The 2nd Infantry Division’s fight at Elsenborn Ridge
The heroic American stand at the towns of Krinkelt and Rocherath slowed the German advance in the Battle of the Bulge.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The heroic American stand at the towns of Krinkelt and Rocherath slowed the German advance in the Battle of the Bulge.
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Traces of Texas reader Earl Ratibor shared this close-up of Liz Taylor on the set. I have never seen this photo. About 20 years ago in Marfa I talked to an older man who worked as a cowboy on the movie. As his wife nodded in agreement, he told me Liz was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen.
December 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Traces of Texas reader Earl Ratibor shared this close-up of Liz Taylor on the set. I have never seen this photo. About 20 years ago in Marfa I talked to an older man who worked as a cowboy on the movie. As his wife nodded in agreement, he told me Liz was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen.
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U.S. Army Sgt. Frank Shiborski, an M2 Browning 50 cal. machine gunner from Detroit, Michigan, takes a moment to enjoy a #Thanksgiving turkey drumstick on November 22, 1944.
#History #WWII
#History #WWII
November 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
U.S. Army Sgt. Frank Shiborski, an M2 Browning 50 cal. machine gunner from Detroit, Michigan, takes a moment to enjoy a #Thanksgiving turkey drumstick on November 22, 1944.
#History #WWII
#History #WWII
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General Patton advanced his Third Army to the German frontier, where they seized the city of Trier. Afterwards, Patton received a message saying bypass the city so and waste the time or manpower. His response was indeed, "Do you want me to give it back?" He often had witty responses to commands.
August 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
General Patton advanced his Third Army to the German frontier, where they seized the city of Trier. Afterwards, Patton received a message saying bypass the city so and waste the time or manpower. His response was indeed, "Do you want me to give it back?" He often had witty responses to commands.
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Trump and his Administration are targeting me because I said something they didn’t like — but here’s the thing: I won’t be intimidated into silence. I’ve overcome challenges a lot tougher than Donald Trump or Pete Hegseth.
November 25, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Trump and his Administration are targeting me because I said something they didn’t like — but here’s the thing: I won’t be intimidated into silence. I’ve overcome challenges a lot tougher than Donald Trump or Pete Hegseth.
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A reminder that if we ensure Ukraine remains sovereign and free - Ukraine will become Europe’s security guarantee against the Russian war machine.
November 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A reminder that if we ensure Ukraine remains sovereign and free - Ukraine will become Europe’s security guarantee against the Russian war machine.
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We’ve served our country in uniform. Now we are stepping up to serve again.
We are The Hell Cats — four female veterans that are going to flip the House in 2026.
Join the mission → www.hellcats.us/
We are The Hell Cats — four female veterans that are going to flip the House in 2026.
Join the mission → www.hellcats.us/
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We’ve served our country in uniform. Now we are stepping up to serve again.
We are The Hell Cats — four female veterans that are going to flip the House in 2026.
Join the mission → www.hellcats.us/
We are The Hell Cats — four female veterans that are going to flip the House in 2026.
Join the mission → www.hellcats.us/
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My friend @drannieandrews.com will be Lindsey Graham's opponent.
She is a pediatric surgeon who has performed spinal surgeries on children, running against a grownup with no spine. Dr. Andrews is poised to perform a full Lindsey-ectomy on the United States Senate.
She is a pediatric surgeon who has performed spinal surgeries on children, running against a grownup with no spine. Dr. Andrews is poised to perform a full Lindsey-ectomy on the United States Senate.
November 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
My friend @drannieandrews.com will be Lindsey Graham's opponent.
She is a pediatric surgeon who has performed spinal surgeries on children, running against a grownup with no spine. Dr. Andrews is poised to perform a full Lindsey-ectomy on the United States Senate.
She is a pediatric surgeon who has performed spinal surgeries on children, running against a grownup with no spine. Dr. Andrews is poised to perform a full Lindsey-ectomy on the United States Senate.
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That horrific thing Lindsey Graham said. And how we take our power back.
November 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
That horrific thing Lindsey Graham said. And how we take our power back.
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Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.
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instead of saying this was good strategy, maybe senate dems should say: "the republicans were going to kill people by starving them to death, and because we aren't monsters, we decided to let this fight go. We'll keep fighting. Stop electing monsters."
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
instead of saying this was good strategy, maybe senate dems should say: "the republicans were going to kill people by starving them to death, and because we aren't monsters, we decided to let this fight go. We'll keep fighting. Stop electing monsters."
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George Patton with his bull terrier, Willie, 1944.
October 31, 2025 at 1:32 AM
George Patton with his bull terrier, Willie, 1944.
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What happened on this day in WW2? October 17th: In 1941, in Convoy SC-48 off Iceland, German U-boat U-568 torpedoes and damages destroyer USS Kearny; first US casualties of the war—11 killed, 22 wounded. U-boats sink seven other ships in Convoy SC-48.
October 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
What happened on this day in WW2? October 17th: In 1941, in Convoy SC-48 off Iceland, German U-boat U-568 torpedoes and damages destroyer USS Kearny; first US casualties of the war—11 killed, 22 wounded. U-boats sink seven other ships in Convoy SC-48.
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Rare photograph of General George Patton in military uniform, signed by him, “G S Patton Jr.” From the collection of Colonel Nicholas Campanole, Patton’s Assistant Chief of Staff.
October 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Rare photograph of General George Patton in military uniform, signed by him, “G S Patton Jr.” From the collection of Colonel Nicholas Campanole, Patton’s Assistant Chief of Staff.
Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?
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October 4, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I just finished watching the Band of Brothers again. We owe much to those that sacrificed.
October 4, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I just finished watching the Band of Brothers again. We owe much to those that sacrificed.
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Patton was assigned to help plan the Allied invasion of French North Africa as part of Operation Torch in the summer of 1942. Patton eventually oversaw the conversion of Casablanca into a military port and hosted the Casablanca Conference in January 1943.
September 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Patton was assigned to help plan the Allied invasion of French North Africa as part of Operation Torch in the summer of 1942. Patton eventually oversaw the conversion of Casablanca into a military port and hosted the Casablanca Conference in January 1943.
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What happened on this day in WW2? September 14th: In 1944, Operation Dragoon, the Allied campaign in southern France, concludes: 131,000 German POWs have been taken, 40% of Army Group G. US Army Air Force A-20 Hurricane Hunter becomes the 1st aircraft to intently enter a hurricane to collect data.
September 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
What happened on this day in WW2? September 14th: In 1944, Operation Dragoon, the Allied campaign in southern France, concludes: 131,000 German POWs have been taken, 40% of Army Group G. US Army Air Force A-20 Hurricane Hunter becomes the 1st aircraft to intently enter a hurricane to collect data.
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What happened on this day in WW2? September 13th: In 1939, Germans resume offensive on Warsaw, Poland. Stained glass in Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is removed for safekeeping. British civilians are allowed to carry torches (flashlights) in blackout if screened with tissue paper.
September 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
What happened on this day in WW2? September 13th: In 1939, Germans resume offensive on Warsaw, Poland. Stained glass in Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is removed for safekeeping. British civilians are allowed to carry torches (flashlights) in blackout if screened with tissue paper.
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The race was unofficial, its participants men in late middle age, but its outcome would change the course of a war. On Aug. 17, 1943, Lt. Gen. George S. Patton Jr. and his Seventh Army beat British Field Marshal Bernard L. Montgomery and his Eighth Army to Messina, Italy.
August 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The race was unofficial, its participants men in late middle age, but its outcome would change the course of a war. On Aug. 17, 1943, Lt. Gen. George S. Patton Jr. and his Seventh Army beat British Field Marshal Bernard L. Montgomery and his Eighth Army to Messina, Italy.
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For its 30th anniversary, Ron Howard's Apollo 13 returns to theaters Friday, September 19 and will run exclusively on IMAX screens through Thursday, September 25.
Apollo 13 | 30th Anniversary Trailer
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August 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
For its 30th anniversary, Ron Howard's Apollo 13 returns to theaters Friday, September 19 and will run exclusively on IMAX screens through Thursday, September 25.