By Chris Smith _ Today, September 2, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and the day Imperial Japan signed the Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. The war that began for the Unites Read More
45 years later, Trump should learn from Ali’s rope-a-dope triumph
By Matt Rooney _ It happened 45 years ago today, Save Jerseyans – October 30, 1974 – when a then-record world audience was captivated by a legendary sporting event remembered as ‘The Rumble in the Jungle.’ Underdog Muhammad Ali knocked Read More
The Day A President Prayed Openly, Fervently
By Dan Cirucci Posted with permission from The Dan Cirucci Blog — As we observe the 75th anniversary of a fateful day and as we pause to give thanks for all of our blessings, it’s a good time to remember President Read More
Vietnam Vet’s Medals Lost To Sandy Replaced On Storm’s Sixth Anniversary
By Art Gallagher _ Bernard and Linda Ebner lost their Union Beach home of 47 years and most of their possessions to twelve feet of water during Superstorm Sandy six years ago this week. Among those possession were the medals Read More
11 Things You Absolutely MUST Remember Today
By Dan Cirucci Posted with permission from The Dan Cirucci Blog — It’s sad but true: As the years go by, September 11 will recede from memory. People who were alive on 9/11/01 will pass away. And those born years from Read More
5 years later, 20% of Sandy victims report they still need therapy
Five years after ‘Superstorm’ Sandy ravaged New Jersey’s Atlantic coast, a new survey confirms that the psychological impact on the fateful hurricane’s survivors was severe and long-lasting. A new report from the Monmouth University Poll’s Superstorm Sandy Panel study found one-fifth (20%) Read More
Never Forget: New Jersey’s 746 September 11th Victims
16-years ago, New Jersey lost 746 of its own when Islamic terrorists attacked New York City, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93. Brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, cousins, clergymen, coaches, bosses, friends, fiances, mentors, heroes and humanitarians. All Read More
Christie Lauds ‘Sacred Principles of Democracy’ On D-Day Anniversary
As New Jerseyans cast ballots in this year’s primary elections, Chris Christie issued a proclamation declaring June 6, 2017 “D-Day Remembrance Day” on the 73rd Anniversary of D-Day: Today, we join the rest of the world in commemorating the 73rd anniversary Read More
Remembering Our Bravest Lost at Pearl Harbor
Wednesday marks the 75th anniversary of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. The battleship USS Arizona, all these years later, remains a watery grave on the sea floor for 1,177 officers and crewmen who perished during the attack; their bodies were Read More