Archive for the 'History' Category
27 Mar
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1973 Marlon Brando declines Best Actor Oscar On March 27, 1973, the actor Marlon Brando declines the Academy Award for Best Actor for his career-reviving performance in The Godfather. The Native American actress Sacheen Littlefeather attended the ceremony in Brando’s place, stating that the actor “very regretfully” could not accept the […]
10 Feb
Palestine is (still) the issue
The Electronic Intifada Palestine is (still) the issue Louis Allday The Electronic Intifada 10 February 2020 Egyptian president Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin with US president Jimmy Carter at Camp David in September 1978. (US government archives, Public domain) Had Edward Said been alive to witness the sordid spectacle of the Trump […]
05 Apr
Joe Medicine Crow is a legendary American
Joe Medicine Crow is a legendary American. He died 1 year ago this week. We honor his memory. War Chief and WWII hero — Joe Medicine Crow is a legendary American. Who else could steal 50 horses from the Nazis?! He died 1 year ago this week. We honor his memory.
