Lillian Cauldwell explores how Memorial Day messages have evolved—from tributes of unity to divisive political tones—in this thoughtful episode of Lest We Forget Historical.
Chatting with Betsy explores how Don Eggspuehler’s letters to his mother during the Vietnam War turned into a legacy of love and truth. Learn how personal storytelling can heal—and honor—a generation.
That promise turned into a lifeline of letters from the war zone, and later, into a powerful book that captures the fear, humor, pain, and resilience of a young man navigating the harsh realities of Vietnam.
Dr. Ridgley’s book BRUTAL MINDS exposes the ideological influence in universities. Betsy Wurzel believes this book should be read by every high school student and parent before college. It provides a critical look at higher education’s shifting landscape.
The rights to Blood Sapphire’s Revenge have been acquired by a streaming service, with plans for a multi-season television series. Dr. Farmer also shares that the sequel, Blood Sapphire’s Fury, is currently in the publishing process
One crucial takeaway from this discussion? The power of book reviews! Lluew highlighted how reviews on platforms like Amazon and Goodreads significantly impact book sales and provide invaluable feedback to authors.
Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler, the most decorated Marine in U.S. history, came to see the military as a profit-driven enterprise rather than a national defender
The heavy casualties endured by the Allies at Normandy highlight the profound reality of true loss and the cost of preserving freedom.