Monthly Archives: September 2016

The Great Wall of Trump

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published by the online History News Network as “The Great, Sad, Impractical Wall of Trump”, on September 25, 2016.) This is not the first time in history that a superpower notable has called for a long, … Continue reading →

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Civilization’s Essentials, Part I: Faith

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Fred Zilian

Stunned I was when my daughter informed me that my twin grandsons had their first Junior Pee Wee (10-11 year olds) football game on Sunday, August 28, here in Portsmouth, RI. College football did not begin until the following weekend, … Continue reading →

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The Pentagon Celebrates 75 Years

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published by the Newport Daily News on September 10, 2016.) September 11 marks the 75th anniversary of the ground-breaking for the Pentagon, the home of the U.S. Department of Defense. It is also the 15th anniversary … Continue reading →

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