Category Archives: WWII History

The Faces of Margraten: A Photo Project of WWII… our American Soldiers

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

The Faces of Margraten: A Photo Project of WWII… our American Soldiers I first learned of this project from genealogy blogger Heather Wilkinson Rojo as she shared a post on the Faces of Margraten project… asking her fellow bloggers for … Continue reading →

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Do You Know The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Do You Know The Poppy Lady? Moina Belle Michael While visiting my mom in Georgia last October, I searched for famous people buried in Monroe, and I discovered the name of Moina Belle Michael, aka The Poppy Lady; I became … Continue reading →

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WWII: The History of V-Mail

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

WWII: The History of V-Mail As I prepare to transcribe the V-Mail letters I have from my uncle to my grandparents and mother – I became interested in its history. V-Mail stood in short for “Victory Mail” and was developed … Continue reading →

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Family Stories: Veterans Day – November 11, 2015

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Veterans Day is a day we salute our Veterans and offer a “Thank You” for your service, but in all honesty – that should be Every Day! It is now a public holiday dedicated to honoring anyone who served in the … Continue reading →

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MEMORIAL DAY – WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU?

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

What does it mean – to You? Memorial Day is always celebrated on the last Monday of May – a day of remembrance of those who gave their life serving their country; originally called Decoration Day, so-called because of the … Continue reading →

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