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The US Enters World War I

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published as “April 6, 1917: The US Goes ‘Over There’”, in the Newport Daily News on April 6, 2017.) One hundred years ago today, the United States declared war on Germany, joining the war almost three … Continue reading →

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West Point at 215, Graduates Defend and Serve the Nation

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published as “West Point Going Strong at 215,” in the Newport Daily News on March 16, 2017.”) As the U.S. Military Academy at West Point celebrates its 215th anniversary, the ever-uncertain international security environment and the … Continue reading →

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Trump: White American Cincinnatus

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published as “Is Trump the 21st Century Cincinnatus?” by the History News Network [online] on February 26, 2017) In dire times the ancient Romans would appoint a dictator, giving him unchecked power to lead the Roman … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged American demographics, Ancient Rome, Cincinnatus, demographic trends, Fred Zilian, George Washington, minorities in America, Roman Empire, Trump, white America, white demographic trends | 5 Comments

Civility: An Essential of Civilization

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published as “Civilization is Dependent upon Civility,” February 11, 2017, in the Newport Daily News.) The growing incivility in American civilization has finally hit home for me. For the first time, someone posted a comment with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged American civilization, American society, ancient Romans, Ancient Rome, civility, civility in America, civilization, ethical codes, ethics, Fred Zilian, vulgarity in America, Western Civilization | 4 Comments

An American Creed?

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published as “Do We Need an American Creed?” on January 15, 2017, by the online History News Network.) After such a harsh, uncivil election season and with a new presidency approaching, the necessity of reaffirming an … Continue reading →

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Move Over Lone Ranger; Here Comes Martin Luther King

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published by the Newport Daily News on January 16, 2017.) About twenty years ago, I attended a conference in California where we discussed the ideas of the famous 17th century philosopher-scientist Francis Bacon. I learned much … Continue reading →

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British and Hessian Forces Occupy Newport, Aquidneck Island

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published as “Dec. 8, 1776: Newport Invaded,” on December 8, 2016, by the Newport Daily News.) Two hundred and forty years ago today, British and Hessian forces landed and occupied Aquidneck Island, beginning a nearly three-year … Continue reading →

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Presidential Election: Onward to the Past?

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published by the Newport Daily News on November 15, 2016.) Though I voted for Hillary Clinton, I am a product of the American system and a believer in it. As such, I am prepared to accept … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Abraham Lincoln and Trump, bad manners, better angels of our nature, civility, Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton, Fred Zilian, Hasbrouck Heights, incivility, Make America Great Again, Presidential election, the 1950s, the 1960s, turning back the clock | 4 Comments

German U-Boat Visits Newport in 1916, Sinks Five Ships after Departure

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Fred Zilian

(The essay was originally published as “Courtesy During Wartime,” by the Newport Daily News on October 7, 2016.) One hundred years ago today, October 7, 1916, a German submarine visited Newport for several hours before departing to sink at least … Continue reading →

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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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