Bruce Gamble on Greg “Pappy” Boyington

 

My friend, historian and award winning author Bruce Gamble joins us to talk about the Top Marine Ace "Gregory "Pappy" Boyington" and the famous Black Sheep Squadron. Pappy Boyington is a legend, his antics and persona was heightened in the TV Series Ba Ba Black Sheep and made him an American Icon.
Bruce Gamble has written two (2) books on Boyington and the Black Sheep. He is quote in historical circles to be the de facto historian on the legendary figure. Join us as Bruce takes us through Boyingtons life and if you do not believe in fate.... by the end of this story, we just might change your mind. Included on this page is an interview we did together back in October 2010 on his book Fortress Rabual. Visit Bruce at his website http://www.brucegamble.com.

Greg “Pappy” Boyington

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Patrick K. O’Donnell; Give Me Tomorrow

This Week: Patrick K. O'Donnell on Korea and George Co. 3/1

I actually hear this book before I read it. The audio production was a dramatic, heart felt and touching performance. I was captivated by it and the writing style of this book brought it to life. This is defiantly one for the shelf. I knew I had to do an interview for this one, so without further delay........

Give Me Tomorrow : The Epic Story of a Legendary Marine Unit in Korea

An epic story of valor and sacrifice by a legendary Marine company in the Korean War brought to gripping, cinematic light by an acclaimed historian.

“What would you want if you could have any wish?” asked the photojournalist, looking expectantly at the haggard and bloodied Marine before him. The Marine gaped back incredulously at his interviewer.

“Give me tomorrow,” he said, as the photographer snapped one of the most iconic pictures of the Korean War.

After nearly four months of continuous and agonizing combat on the battlefields of Korea, such a desperate yet simple request seemed impossible, and for many men of George Company, or “Bloody George” as they were known-one of the Forgotten War’s most decorated yet unrecognized companies-it was a wish that would not come true.

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“Hey Buddy” by Gary W. Moore

" Hey Buddy is a wonderful and magical journey to find Buddy Holly -- the man, the legend, and his music. You will be blown away by what you hear and what you learn from Holly. From the crash investigations, talking to the Dwyers', and just exploring a decade of music, you thought you knew. This one is a keeper."

“Hey Buddy”- In pursuit of Buddy Holly, My New Buddy John, and My Lost Decade of Music

by Gary W. Moore
2011, Savas Beatie Publishing
219 Pages
 
I must start this review by saying I have never in my life, borrowed, checked out, read, listened or reviewed a book on music or musical artist(s). It is just not a subject that interested me. I was looking over Savas Beatie’s offering for 2011 and for some reason this book stood out to me, almost calling me. I went back to the page several times before ordering my copy.
 
“Hey Buddy” is Not a Biography on Buddy Holly. It IS a wonderful and magical journey to find Buddy Holly – The man, the legend and the music. We learn quickly that the author shared my view on music history; knowing a little but not really interested until that one night changed his life forever.

After being dragged to an event called the “Winter Dance Party” performed by John Mueller who impersonates Buddy, Gary W. Moore was transfixed, mesmerized and struck to the core. What this entire book revolves around his the quest to find the music.
Gary W. Moore book “Hey Buddy” is a Masterpiece. He takes us on the journey with him. We are there from the first moment that these emotions hit to the final visit to the crash site. You will find yourself researching, looking, listening and reading to what he did. Seriously, do not be surprised if you find yourself on the computer until 2-3AM.

Even though this book is a personal journey for Gary; his writing, his research; it is strangely perceived at the end as personal journey for you the reader. The reason I am stating this as a Masterpiece is that although this is his journey. I found myself not really seeing him that much in the book. I was in his skin, in his shoes and experiencing this journey for myself. It was my story!

Along this epic ride we take with us a host of characters; some serious, some funny, some sad and some angry. All of them culminate to bring this story to life. “Hey Buddy” will be one of your all-time favorites as it is now for me. This is a book and a journey you will have to experience for yourself and I promise you will not be disappointed.

“Hey Buddy” is for the hardcore Holly Fans and for those who have just heard about him. You will be blown away by what you hear and what you learn about Holly. From the crash investigations, talking to the Dwyers’ and just exploring a decade of music you thought you knew. This one is a keeper.
 
Craig Anderson
Our History Project

Donna McAleer - The Women at West Point

Donna McAleer's book "Porcelain on Steel" is a inspirational, encouraging and uplifting book that will resinate with every female in your life. Porcelain on Steel has had great reviews by some very well know figures I am including just one but if you want to read more about what people are saying about Porcelain on Steel read more here.


“A fascinating look at fourteen women of the Long Gray Line - ordinary people with extraordinary stories that span the breadth of the American experience. Their life stories will inspire and captivate - highly recommended for all who want to understand the journey of American women at West Point and beyond.”

Colonel Peter Mansoor, author of Baghdad at Sunrise: A Brigade Commander’s War in Iraq and the General Raymond E. Mason, Jr. Chair of Military History, The Ohio State University

Visit Donna McAleer's website at http://www.porcelainonsteel.com/ to learn more about her or the Book - "Porcelain on Steel".

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William C. Hammond - For Love of Country

You heard him on the Relic Roundup talking about the artifacts and the history now hear him as we discuss his new book; the second book in the Richard Cutler Series; with all the vivid details, historic figures, family and battles.

Bill is the first guest ever on OHP that is on to talk about a historical fiction piece, which really says alot about this book. Joins us as we explore America, the sea, France and other places around the globe. We talk pirates, France, America, free trade, cannons and more.. get ready for an exciting adventure.

To learn more about Bill Hammond visit his website at http://www.bill-hammond.com .

You can read my complete review at Amazon and can pickup a copy for yourself while there.

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SCV.ORG and 1800MYSOUTH.COM

We are glad to announce that the Sons of Confederate Veterans (scv.org or 1800mysouth.com) are 2011 Sponsors of Our History Project. 


The Sons of Confederate Veterans is an Organization who shares the Vision and Mission of Our History Project, which is the Perseveration and Education of History.


The SCV invites you to get in touch with your Southern Heritage
For Membership or More Information Visit www.1800mysouth.com or Call 1-800-MYSOUTH (697-6884)


Who are the Sons of Confederate Veterans? 

The citizen-soldiers who fought for the Confederacy personified the best qualities of America. The preservation of liberty and freedom was the motivating factor in the South's decision to fight the Second American Revolution. The tenacity with which Confederate soldiers fought underscored their belief in the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. These attributes are the underpinning of our democratic society and represent the foundation on which this nation was built. 

Today, the Sons of Confederate Veterans is preserving the history and legacy of these heroes, so future generations can understand the motives that animated the Southern Cause.

About the Sons of Confederate Veterans

The SCV is the direct heir of the United Confederate Veterans, and the oldest hereditary organization for male descendants of Confederate soldiers. Organized at Richmond, Virginia in 1896, the SCV continues to serve as a historical, patriotic, and non-political organization dedicated to insuring that a true history of the 1861-1865 period is preserved.

Membership in the Sons of Confederate Veterans is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. Membership can be obtained through either direct or collateral family lines and kinship to a veteran must be documented genealogically. The minimum age for full membership is 12, but there is no minimum for Cadet Membership. read more.........

For Membership or More Information Visit www.1800mysouth.com or Call 1-800-MYSOUTH (697-6884).

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White Oak Civil War Museum

This historic travel presentation of OHP has been requested for a long time now. Every time we bring up The White Oak Civil War Museum on the Relic Roundup it is always: “You got to go!”, “It’s unbelievable!”, or a number of other comments but always ending with an exclamation mark. Our guest is D.P. Newton.

Description from : http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrid=11405

White Oak Museum houses an extensive collection of Civil War artifacts, representing both Union and Confederate troops. Most items were discarded or lost by troops camping or fighting in the Stafford County and Fredericksburg areas. Displays will amaze the novice as well as the serious Civil War Buff - including replicas of soldier huts that were used as temporary housing during the winter months. Many Civil War soldiers died of wounds and disease. To give proper remembrance to these brave soldiers, White Oak Museum exhibits both military and personal items to honor the soliders, from private to general, who suffered both in battle and behind the front lines.

"(Photo of (L-R) (see main site http://www.ourhistoryproject.com) Matt Jennings, Maverick Jennings, and DP Newton looking over a find by young Maverick. The article, Uncle Matt and Maverick, will be in the January 2011 issue of American Digger Magazine (Vol 7, Issue 1)."

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Tom McGraham - The Road to Iwo Jima

If you missed any part of the interviews or updates of the MWSA Conference you can find them here "OHPRadio on air".

I thought his was such a good story and Tom literally had everyone from TV, Radio and Magazines chasing after him all week. Tom's is one of the many interviews we hosted last week. His name and story are just beginning to be told. He is such a funny, humble and gracious fellow I wanted to take this chance to introduce him to you and let you hear his story in his own words.

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Our History Project Presents - "You Are There" - Lincoln Assassination

This historical audio drama was produced by CBS as the premiere of "You are There!" in 1947. It provides a full cast commentary/play on the assassination and the night at Ford's Theater.





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John Ledyard Chapter 5

Chapter 5 - The Life and Travels of John Ledyard by Jared Sparks

This week we pick up John’s story at Hawaii, just before Captain Cooks death and it ends with his return to England. There is a huge contrast to their first arrival in Hawaii and their second. I will reserve personal comments on this book until the end so not to shape any opinions. We may even do a live show and online chat for anyone who would like to participate when it is completed.

Note: There were several instances my curiosity peaked in this chapter on the known world and references to the names described. It is my intent to pull some screen shots as reference or to provide links. The David Rumsey Collection which is usual my primary source was down as I was compiling this so I went to my backup the University of Alabama (http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/historicalmaps/index.html) and referenced the map A New Map of the World with the Latest Discoveries, Boston: Thomas & Andrews, 1806; Engraved for Morse's Abridgement of Geography and London: Fisher, Son & Co., 1825.

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OHP Radio - Thomas Craughwell

Author and Historian Thomas J. Craughwell join’s us to talk about the 28 Toughest Presidential Decisions of all time. We explore 2 of these in detail the Whisky Rebellion and America propelled in to World War 1. I really enjoyed talking to Tom and we could have spent a lot more time talking history and events which lead to one another, be sure to listen and find out how after 200 years it’s still all connected.

Tom is a wealth of information and has a number of books out including "Stealing Lincolns Body", which was picked up by the History Channel and made into a special relating the event. Watch the C-Span Book TV episode for that book here (Real Player).

For more information visit http://www.tomcraughwell.com/

Next Weeks Show: Chapter 5 of John Ledyard.

Keep up to date on all that is going on visit Our History Project, our Facebook Page, our Twitter Page, Craig's Facebook Page or any number of blogs we host. Just type in OHP Radio or Our History Project in any search engine and you will find us everywhere.

Relic Roundup Monday Night:

We are still waiting on confirmation from Texas. We are suposed to have with us a member of the Board of Education Discussing the changes to the classroom and the impending text book changes. As I said we are still waiting on confermation so stay tuned. Either way we will; as always; have a great time so join us at http:relicroundup.blogspot.com.

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David Sears - Such Men as These

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Our Guest this week is David Sears. We discuss his new book “Men Such as These”.

In 1951, James Michener went to Korea to report on a little known aspect of America’s stalemated war: navy aviators. His research inspired novel about these pilots became an overnight bestseller and, perhaps, the most widely read book ever written about aerial combat.

Using Michener’s notes, author David Sears tracked down the actual pilots to tell their riveting, true-life stories. From the icy, windswept decks of aircraft carriers, they penetrated treacherous mountain terrain to strike heavily defended dams, bridges, and tunnels, where well entrenched Communist anti-aircraft gunners waited to shoot them down. Many of these men became air combat legends, and one, Neil Armstrong, the first astronaut to walk on the moon.

Such Men As These brims with action-packed accounts of combat and unforgettable portraits of the pilots whose skill and sacrifice made epic history.

Next Week

We will have on Tom Craughwell and we will discuss 2 of the 28 hardest Presidential demissions that faced this country. Folks, I have to tell you that I had a great time on this interview and Tom is someone will will most defiantly have back on. Don't miss this show.

Also

We have expanded our Membership, Sponsorship and Supporter section. Be sure to have a look at the new dollar amounts and what is offered. One huge change is that we are offering a group rate that will not go primarily to OHP but to other groups around the country to help with funding and projects on the local level.

Embracing History Magazine is being put together as we speak. We have gotten a lot of great stories so far and I have written a couple myself. The deadline for the first issue is September 1, 2010. So get those stories in!

Relic Roundup

We did get a response from the Texas Board of Education and at least one member has agreed to join us. The date of that is still to be determined but we will keep you up to date.

If you have not kept up with the news, Texas hit the National Press last month over its decisions to revamp the states curriculum and textbooks. I had read numerous articles and watch over 20 news shows and was surprised that almost none covered the story in full. It turned out to be all slants with no answers. We will have the story here LIVE. Stay Tuned!

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9th Cavalry - Buffalo Soldiers

This week we head out west and experience the honor and valor, while celebrating the memory and the image of the Buffalo Soldier. We are joined by Regimental Sergeant Major William “Bill” McCurtis and Major Frank Crary of the 9th Memorial U.S. Cavalry - Buffalo Soldiers.

We learn about the history and background that is synonymous with the Buffalo Soldier, the legacy he left and we will find out how that vision is being carried out today. This was a heartfelt interview that I personally enjoyed and I know you will too.

To learn more about the 9th Memorial Cavalry folow these links:

Main Website 9th Memorial US Cavalry
The Journey Home Project

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John Ledyard: Chapter 2 &3

We are reading the 1828 biography of The Life and Travels of John Ledyard. This is the first attempt at a production of this by OHP and it is meant to be a study and as close to a firsthand account of this lost to history legendary traveler. In the Preface and Chapter one we met his family and learned of his college life. Now he has moved on to find family in the old country and set sails with Captain Cook on his last voyage. While I am not a professional reader by any means I hope you are enjoying the story. My thoughts are after 1 more week we will move back to the interviews that have taken us so far and explore more history and stories from across the country. We will finish the book as I can not stand a project left undone, however it will be interspersed though out the year.

Announcing "Embracing History Magazine"

Also, we announced this past Monday that we are going into print! OHP and American Digger Magazine are combining forces and will be producing and publishing a new magazine entitled “Embracing History”! We are excited about the new magazine and it will have a flavor of OHP with topics such as: Travel, Leisure, Research, Preservation, Restoration, Artifacts, Antiques and Antiquing, Flea Markets, Online Finds, Myths, Legends, Book Reviews, Archeology, Genealogy, Metal Detecting, In-depth Articles, Historical Fiction…..If its History we have it. You can see why we can say that Nobody Does History Like We Do! Visit http://www.embracinghistory.com to learn more about the Magazine and find out how you can win an 1840 Cavalry Saber or a Segway tour of Historic Gettysburg Battlefield.

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Joe Manning and the Lewis Hine Project

Joe Manning and the Lewis Hine Project

This week we are taking a look at the Lewis Hine Project that focused on the child labor of the early 1900’s. Joe Manning who runs http://www.morningsonmaplestreet.com is joining me with the discussion of Mr. Hine and also a “Lewis Hine Project” of his own. Joe has been searching, finding and telling the stories of the children Lewis Hine photographed. Be sure to go by www.morningsonmaplestreet.com for other great information, rememberances and writings by Joe Manning.

This has been a project that I have been wanting to do since OHP started, I am excited about this show and I hope you will take something away from this program and have a look back into those faces of the past. Check out OHP’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/McDonough-GA/Our-History-Project/95325068946?ref=ts as I will be posting photos all week long. While your there become a fan.


The Relic Roundup

This past Monday we had the pleasure of being join by Blake Cousins to talk films and Bottles. Watch their videos "Bottle Hunters of Hawaii. Some cool footage of Hawaii I know you haven't seen before and some great old bottles to boot. The film making legends the Cousin Brothers take you on an adventure.
http://www.youtube.com/user/thirdphaseofmoon

Join us each and every Monday night at 9PM eastern where you can call, chat, comment or ask questions - www.ourhistoryproject.com or http://relicroundup.blogspot.com.

Jim Noles - A Pocketful of History - The State Quarters

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Jim Noles - A Pocketful of History - The State Quarters

This week we are honored to have with us Jim Noles. We discuss his book “A Pocketful of History” which is all about the state quarters. Everyone has them, most collect them and everyone knows about them. This is the ultimate companion guide to the series. We talk the in’s and out’s, the up’s and down’s and when we are done there will not be many questions left. Join us for a whole lot of fun and a little money.

You can visit Jim's site to learn more about him and his writing, including his new book Mighty by Sacrifice at href="http://www.jimnoles.com">http://www.jimnoles.com.

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The Relic Roundup

Don't forget we have changed times to 9 PM eastern time. Always a good time to be had there and we invite you to call in with your questions and comments 678-369-7943 or Skype-in to wesley.c.anderson. Our History Project or http://relicroundup.blogspot.com


Next Week

Joe Manning will be on to discuss The Lewis Hine Project. Joe has started his own Hine Project and you can read about it on his website www.morningsonmaplestreet.com. I would recommend to you, head over and have a look at some of these images involved in this project. We will go in-depth on the show, but you really need to be introduced to Lewis Hine and his images of early child labor.

History Podcast - The Pig War - Glenn Harbour

Glenn Harbour - The Pig War

Our History Project is proud to bring you yet another piece of lost history. Glenn Harbour joins us today to talk about the forgotten and little known: ”Pig War”. An action, which almost caused an international incident at the beginning of an uncertain time just prior to the outbreak of the War Between the States (1859). This was an interesting story and the theories, what if’s and conspiracies could have really ran rampant on this one. I think that is one reason that makes this fun. You can contact Glenn at miliebetea@yahoo.com .

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Davy Crockett in Congress

“David Crockett in Congress”, The Rise and Fall of the Poor Man’s Friend
By James R. Boylston and Allen J. Wiener

We were joined by James (Jim) Boylston and Allen Wiener for a romp, not only through the backwoods but an exploration to discover the true Crockett himself. Folks this was just plain fun, looking into one of our most beloved characters and the early playings of our government.

This book will go down in all time as the best book on Crockett ever written or complied and I can honestly say that this book will be the reference for many future Crockett researchers for generations to come. For more information please visit the website http://www.crockettincongress.com/.

You can see my review of this book at our OHP Book review Blog

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King Philip's War - Classroom Edition

The King Philip’s War is the Bloodiest War per capita ever fought on American Soil. It is also one of the most overlooked events in our history. It is left out of text books, left out of our teaching and just like the tribes that were exterminated…wiped from our memory. - Not anymore.

Researcher, Director and Filmmaker, Aaron Cadieux joins us for a condensed shortened version of this Historical Presentation of the King Philip's War. Visit www.ourhistoryproject.com for the 2009 presentation 3 part series of the King Philip's War. Visit Aarons site www.bigoperations.com for more info on him as well as the Documentary "The First Patriots”.

This presentation was produced for the classroom so pass it around. Don’t just tell our educators about it, burn a disk and hand it to them. Total length is 36 minutes which included the opening and closing. As stated earlier we have the original production which is very detailed and is a little over 3 hours and can be found on our website http://www.ourhistoryproject.com.

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Birge and Wilder - Units and Weapons

Friend, Historian and Guest Host John Walsh brings us the story of "Birge's Western Sharpshooters". The Dimick Rifle was a true piece of enginering for the time. John also talks about Bob Becker's display on "Wilders Brigade", and as a bonus interviews Harvey Cash the origanal person to collect all these items.

I want to thank John for the willingness to always jump in and lend a hand. He is a true student of history and is not scared to be thrown in almost any situation at a moments notice. He does so much for Our History Project I could not begin to list it here. Visit his site http://www.fortdonelsonrelics.com/ to learn more.

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Brige's

Wilder's