Something for the weekend. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, sung by Iris Dement, from the fine remake of True Grit (2010). Written in 1887, with music by Anthony J. Showalter and lyrics by Elisha Hoffman. (more…)
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Almost Chosen People- August 11, 1945: US Responds to Surrender Offer
- August 10, 1945: Japan Offers to Surrender, With One Condition
- Truman Discusses Using the Atomic Bombs
- Truman Announces Hiroshima Bombing
- Kokomo
- August 5, 1945: Briefing For the Hiroshima Mission
- August 4, 1918: Ludendorff Whistles as it Grows Dark for Germany
- August 3, 1864: Lincoln to Grant
- The Pope’s Peace Plan
- August 1, 1944: Patton Unleashed
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