Tag Archives: Woodrow Wilson

dedicated

Posted on July 4, 2022 by SUMPTER

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. was dedicated on Memorial Day a century ago (five score years). From the May 31, 1922 issue of The New York Times: WASHINGTON, May 30. – The Lincoln Memorial magnificent and compelling in its … Continue reading →

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world’s blessing?

Posted on November 28, 2019 by SUMPTER

On the day after Thanksgiving in 1869 The New-York Times devoted its entire front page to how the holiday had been observed the day before. This included over four columns (and counting) devoted to the services and sermons at various … Continue reading →

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stars and stripes and kisses

Posted on September 20, 2019 by SUMPTER

After the jubilation of Armistice Day and the haggling over the peace treaty, domestic contention seems to have gained more prominence during the summer of 1919. Although New York City celebrated the return of several military units from Europe, there … Continue reading →

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death of an ex-president

Posted on January 6, 2019 by SUMPTER

On January 6, 1919 Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, died at his home at Oyster Bay on Long Island. From Europe President Woodrow Wilson telegraphed his order to fly flags at half-staff for thirty days. Mr. … Continue reading →

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living flag

Posted on June 14, 2018 by SUMPTER

“Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave? Sure I love my country with all her faults. I’m not ashamed of that, never have been, never will be.”                  – John Wayne According to Wikipedia, … Continue reading →

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The Fourteen Commandments

Posted on January 8, 2018 by SUMPTER

On January 8, 1918 United States President Woodrow Wilson delivered a war speech to Congress in which he laid out fourteen policies that he believed should guide any peace process. The Fourteen Points is said to be an example of … Continue reading →

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WASPish

Posted on June 17, 2017 by SUMPTER

It probably wasn’t another august madness; I doubt anybody thought the doughboys would be home for Christmas (at least not in 1917 – first they had to get over there). But 100 years ago there was a lot of evidence … Continue reading →

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at any cost, except

Posted on February 24, 2016 by SUMPTER

We covet peace, and shall preserve it any cost but the loss of honor. For a little variety … A year and a half after the First World War began and during the week when the Battle of Verdun began … Continue reading →

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