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Originally posted on History of Sorts: My name is Frouktje Oudgenoeg, I am aged 2. My last name means Old enough. That is exactly what I am. I am old enough to sing and dance. I am old enough to play outside in the garden, come rain or shine. I am old enough to get…
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Originally posted on History of Sorts: It is often though that the Vietnam war started in the 60s, but in fact it dates back much further then that. It really started on the 19th of December 1946. In February Ho Chi Minh had already sent a telegram to U.S. President Harry S. Truman requesting support for independence. The…
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Originally posted on History of Sorts: Who is John Steele I hear you say. Well to be honest until recently I had never heard of him either. It’s just that I am a great WW2 movies fan I came across his name. In the movie ” the Longest Day” about D-Day there are a few…
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Originally posted on History of Sorts: One sign, 2 languages, 5000 bodies. A sign that explains that a number of 5000 bodies are buried there. No individual graves with head stones. No individual places where family members leave small artifacts or flowers. No place to gather around a single grave to say a prayer. Some…
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Originally posted on History of Sorts: An instrument is not just a thing used to create music. Anyone who owns and plays an instrument knows that at some stage it becomes a part of you. It is no longer just a physical entity but it becomes filled with a bit of your soul. I do…
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