Martha’s Musings

Niels Bohr, 1935. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. A Scientific Giant Who Saw the Threat Early Niels Bohr was a scientific giant. His work formed the foundation for much of the physics and chemistry of the 20th century. He also clearly saw the threat Hitler posed...

Army Staff Sgt. Hiroshi H. Miyamura, Medal of Honor recipient. Image: U.S. Army (Public Domain). A Boy from Gallup Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura was born in Gallup, NM, on October 6, 1925. His family operated a diner, the kind of place that served hearty meals to working...

Desmond Doss: The First Desmond Doss was a conscientious objector who served as a medic during World War II. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Okinawa, and the story of his life was made into the movie Hacksaw Ridge. If you would like to know more...

The battle of the Meuse-Argonne made him famous. The years that followed tested him just as deeply. If you missed my earlier post on York’s actions during World War I, you can read it here: Alvin York and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Grist Mill On The Alvin C. York...

Thank you—you’re entered! And I know Tina is grateful for your help clearing out her office! I’ll announce the winner my next newsletter. — Martha

image by zapomicron, deposit photos Summary Ray Daves lied about his age to join the Navy in 1938 and was stationed at Pearl Harbor by December 1941. His firsthand account of the attack combines the gravity of that day with glimpses of the humor and grace that defined...