Articles written by Roger Saunders

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Five Sacred Crossings, A Novel Approach to Reasonable Faith
In this novel, by Dr Craig C. Hazen, a Community College Professor takes on Muslim terrorists and a diverse group of students searching for religious truth.
Sep 6, 2010 - Roger Saunders
Sacramento River Cats Ruin No Hit Bid by Buckner, Beat Aces 8-4
The Reno Aces Biily Buckner carried a no hitter into the Fifth inning but a 6 run 6th Inning chased Buckner and saddled Zach Kroenke with the loss.
Apr 17, 2010 - Roger Saunders
Sacramento River Cats 2010 Home Opener vs. Reno Aces Apr 16 2010
The River Cats bring a 5-3 record home to Raley Field meeting the 4-4 Reno Aces in PCL action. Cat's Kyle Middleton's 5.40 ERA will face 0-1 Billy Buckner.
Apr 16, 2010 - Roger Saunders
Battle of Culloden April 16 1746 Last Rising to Free Scotland
Raising Old King James standard in "The '45" Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite's knew victory but no pretender could predict the heartbreak on Culloden Moor!
Apr 15, 2010 - Roger Saunders
Jackie Robinson First Major League Baseball African-American 1947
Branch Ricky and the Brooklyn Dodgers introduce Jack Roosevelt Robinson at Ebbet's Field playing first base, breaking baseball's color line on April 15 1947
Apr 15, 2010 - Roger Saunders
The First American Anti-Slavery Group Established April 14 1775
The Abolitionist Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage in Philadelphia, PA included members Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Rush.
Apr 14, 2010 - Roger Saunders
George Frideric Handel's Oratorio Messiah April 13 1742
The first performance was during Lent in Dublin, Ireland. Charles Jennen's Biblical libretto was composed with music in only 24 days in the summer of 1741.
Apr 13, 2010 - Roger Saunders
The Halifax Resolves: Province of North Carolina April 12, 1776
The Fourth Provincial Congress of North Carolina met in Halifax and resolved that Independence was the only solution to avoid the tyranny of Great Britain.
Apr 12, 2010 - Roger Saunders
Omar Bradley, America's Last Five Star General of the Army
The G.I.'s General was one of 59 Generals in West Point's Class of 1915, a major force in WWII's D-Day and the first Chairman of the Joint Chief's of Staff.
Apr 8, 2010 - Roger Saunders
American Navy Captures First Ship in US Revolution April 7 1776
Captain John Barry of the USS Lexington took the HMS Edward in a sea battle near the Virginia Capes. It was the first prize taken by the Continental Navy.
Apr 7, 2010 - Roger Saunders
The Declaration of Arbroath 1320
This appeal to Pope John XXII for the same rights and recognition as England was a precursor to a modern form of republican government that finds its power in the people!
Apr 6, 2010 - Roger Saunders
America's First Newspaper - Boston - 1690
A Newspaper and Pamphlet publisher, accused of sedition in London, flees to Boston and helps establish that city's reputation as America's "Cradle of Journalism".
May 5, 2009 - Roger Saunders
The Battle of Bunker Hill June 17 1775
Americans were tested in a pitched battle East of Boston at the small village of Charlestown. Here it was first heard, "Don't fire 'til you see the whites of their eyes!"
Nov 19, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Prelude toThe Battle of Bunker Hill June 17 1775
British Generals decide to take the high points around Boston to keep their naval advantage from being taken. Breed's Hill in Charlestown becomes the flash point of war!
Nov 19, 2008 - Roger Saunders
The Drillmaster of Valley Forge by Paul Lockhart
The most complete biography to date of this forgotten Prussian American Revolution Hero provides new insight about a questionable past and an unquestionable contribution!
Nov 14, 2008 - Roger Saunders
The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga May 10 1775
Former French Fort Carillon on Lake Champlain at the mouth of Lake George in New York held an unequaled weapons cache destined to save Boston in the American Revolution!
Nov 13, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Origin, History of the United States Air Force
This technologically gifted branch of the Armed Services has seen Military Air Power advance from balloons to bi-planes to bombers to outer space vehicles and satellites!
Nov 12, 2008 - Roger Saunders
One Minute to Midnight by Michael Dobbs
In this detailed account of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Michael Dobbs brings new information, analysis and conclusions to a narrative that reads like a Tom Clancy novel!
Nov 12, 2008 - Roger Saunders
September 11th in American History
What other historic events occurred in United States on September 11? Have any other life changing events happened on the Eleventh of September?
Sep 11, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Women's Suffrage Movement in the United States
A brief history of the Suffragists fight for the right to vote. Lydia Taft, Abigail Adams, Mary Wollstonecraft, Elizabeth Cady Stanton Lucretia Mott and Susan B. Anthony
Sep 2, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Women Candidates for Vice President of the USA
Two women have been nominated by the two major political parties. In 1984, Democrats nominated Geraldine Ferraro. In 2008, Republicans nominated Sarah Palin.
Aug 30, 2008 - Roger Saunders
World War II, Cargo Cults in the South Pacific
Imagine a stone age culture suddenly inundated with twentieth century technology and manufactured goods by the full strength of American Military power and machinery.
Aug 25, 2008 - Roger Saunders
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
In 1954, Indochina, including Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam needed a strong defense against Chinese Communism and to create economic unity. Was SEATO the answer?
Jul 23, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Lincoln at Peoria - The Turning Point
Historian Lewis E. Lehrman reveals the speech that defined Lincoln's convictions about slavery in his opposition to the Kansas-Nebraska Act sponsored by Stephen Douglas.
Jul 16, 2008 - Roger Saunders
America's Only Five Star Generals
One might be surprised to find who is not on this list which includes George C. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Henry "Hap" Arnold and Omar N. Bradley.
Jul 15, 2008 - Roger Saunders
General John "Black Jack" Pershing
The chronicle of the life of a man who embodied every great part of American leadership from the past; then became the model for every American General in the future.
Jul 15, 2008 - Roger Saunders
How did America Get its Name?
Many have learned in school about a nefarious character named Amerigo Vespucci who stole Columbus's glory and named America after himself. What is the true story?
Jul 4, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Toward The Setting Sun - New World Discovery
In action packed narrative, Boyle weaves international intrigue, political plots, personal ambition, and family secrets into the true drama of the discovery of America!
Jul 3, 2008 - Roger Saunders
The Reformation and Secularization
Before Reformation, Monarchy in a Christian country was subject to the Pope's control. The Reformation broke this symbiotic relationship between the Church and State.
May 29, 2008 - Roger Saunders
How Old Is Too Old To Be President
Health may be an issue but should age be a factor in how Americans choose a President? How should this apply to the Constitutional restriction of 35 years of age?
May 28, 2008 - Roger Saunders
America's Foreign Founding Fathers
Here are a select few foreigners who helped establish the Unites States of America during the Revolutionary War. Some names are recognizable. Several more should be!
May 27, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Revolutionary African Americans
The Continental Army was the only integrated Army in the US until 1950. Necessity and a few open-minded people called for minority participation in the Revolutionary War.
May 27, 2008 - Roger Saunders
The Last Campaign - Robert Kennedy
Called the definitive account of Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 Campaign for President, this is one true story written so that you can't help but hope for a different ending!
May 23, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Over The Mountain Men in Carolinas
Indian Fighters, Colonial Militia, Partisans, Continental Soldiers fight neighbors and Redcoats in this freshly detailed chronicle of America's Revolution in the South
May 16, 2008 - Roger Saunders
John F. Kennedy - The Bay of Pigs
Dwight Eisenhower and the CIA planned a Cuban invasion by exiles in 1960. President John Kennedy set Brigade 2506 with air support on the path to the Bahía de Cochinos!
May 15, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Steel Wave: The D-Day Invasion
In this second part of his WW II trilogy, Jeff Shaara opens a window to the minds of the General Officers and several unknown soldiers who executed the war in Europe.
May 13, 2008 - Roger Saunders
John Quincy Adams's Last Crusade
This new book is an inspiring look at one of the greatest American politicians. Mr. John Q. Adams is shown as the extraordinary personification of genuine Civil Service!
May 12, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Origin, Causes of the Vietnam War
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
Mar 23, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Gunpowder Expedition May 2-4 1775
Choosing Liberty or Death, Virginia mobilized the militia. On April 21, Lord Dunmore raided the Williamsburg Magazine. Colonel Patrick Henry leads Hanover Militia.
Mar 20, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Origin and Causes of World War One
German principalities united with Prussia by Otto Von Bismarck were a fuse in a powder keg that Balkan volatility ignited when the unwise Kaiser Wilhelm II took control.
Mar 18, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Redcoats Retreat April 19 1775
Earl Percy's mission to rescue soldiers retreating from the Battle of Lexington and Concord. New England Minutemen inflict heavy losses on 15 mile battle road to Boston!
Mar 12, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Battle of Concord - April 19 1775
Redcoats leave Battle of Lexington and Concord is next. A shocked world heard that embattled farmers and Minutemen fired several rounds, killed 3 and stood for liberty!
Mar 9, 2008 - Roger Saunders
The Zimmerman Telegram - WW1 1917
German U-Boats sank The Lusitania in 1915; 128 Americans died. Unrestricted attacks began in 1917. But ... it took a secret memo to cause Woodrow Wilson to declare war!
Mar 8, 2008 - Roger Saunders
First Model T Rolls Out in 1908
October 1908 - The Ford Motor Company made the first Tin Lizzie for $850. Innovative assembly line production cut the price of the "Common Man's Car" to $350 by 1926.
Mar 1, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Historic Election Year – 2008
Three viable contenders, in the Primaries, belonged to an interesting set of minority groups; Women: Hillary Clinton, African-American: Barack Obama, Aged: John McCain.
Feb 29, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Manifest Destiny: 54° 40' or Fight
The Oregon Country was governed equally by Great Britain and the United States. James Polk supported US expansionism, became president and settled the boundary dispute.
Feb 29, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Black Migration to Detroit, MI
The African-American population grew to 120,000 by 1930. Was one cause of the Great Migration, freedom, achieved when Coleman Young became Detroit's first Black Mayor?
Feb 27, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders
Teddy Roosevelt organized The First Volunteer Cavalry Regiment to help liberate Cuba from Spanish domination. His charge up San Juan Hill led straight to the White House.
Feb 16, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Henry Knox: Visionary General
Called the definitive biography, the first Secretary of War is restored to American consciousness as if being led to a few gold bars from his memorialized Fort Knox.
Feb 16, 2008 - Roger Saunders
Five O'clock Shadow: 1960 Debates
The Presidential debates between Richard Nixon and John Kennedy were the first televised debates and changed election strategy as JFK won on TV, while Nixon won on radio.
Feb 13, 2008 - Roger Saunders
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