The 233rd anniversary of America's Declaration of Independence happens in just four days. For Americans, this day is a special one that commemorates the day the Continental Congress gathered in hot, sultry Philadelphia and signed a historically profound document that ultimately led to Great Britain's surrender in Yorktown, Va in 1781. At that surrender, the band played a song entitled, "The World Turned Upside Down," that become more true than anyone present could have known.
I usually celebrate the 4th of July by posting the American flag in front of my house, watching two movies, "1776" and "Yankee Doodle Dandy," have a backyard BBQ, and watch concerts and fireworks' shows on TV. I hope all of you find a way to remember this day and all that it meant to world.
One way that you can celebrate the 4th of July is read a book about American history. One of those just happens [grin] to be mine, Morning of the Rising Sun: The Heroic Story of the Battles for Guadalcanal. You can can find out more about how to purchase your copy by clicking here.
Happy 4th, everyone.
Ken Friedman
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
An advertisement in Military Magazine
An advertisement for my book, Morning of the Rising Sun: The Heroic Story of The Battles for Guadalcanal, appears in the July issue of Military Magazine on page 7. If you wish to see the ad online, you can view it on my web site here.
Ken Friedman
Ken Friedman
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Summer approaching fast!!
The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are almost upon us here in the northern hemisphere of our world. Summer is a great time to go to a quiet spot to read a good book to relax and escape from the frenzy of our daily lives.
I have a unbiased suggestion [grin]. My book, Morning of the Rising Sun, makes a good companion for such an occasion. You can purchase your copy today from several places. Just go to my web site to purchase printed, E-book versions, and autographed copies from places such as Amazon.com and/or from my web site. The latest price list can be downloaded here.
Enjoy this wonderful time of the year!!
Ken Friedman
I have a unbiased suggestion [grin]. My book, Morning of the Rising Sun, makes a good companion for such an occasion. You can purchase your copy today from several places. Just go to my web site to purchase printed, E-book versions, and autographed copies from places such as Amazon.com and/or from my web site. The latest price list can be downloaded here.
Enjoy this wonderful time of the year!!
Ken Friedman
Sunday, June 14, 2009
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Saturday, June 6, 2009
D-Day, June 6
My wife and I have been out almost all day. So, I could not get back to my computer to write about this momentous day in World History. I wanted to so much. Here are my thoughts.
As almost everyone knows, today is the 65th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France that took place on June 6, 1944. Every time I think of this day, I sometimes run out of adjectives to describe this day and what it has meant to so many -- momentous (already used that one), gigantic, overwhelming, powerful, earth-shaking, historic, terrifying, important, plus so many others too many to mention here.
After I visited Normandy in 1994 just before the 50th anniversary with some veterans who were there in 1944 and seeing some of the battlefields (Omaha Beach, Ste. Mere Eglise, Pointe du Hoc, Caen, Cherbourg) and the cemeteries of the fallen (American, British, Canadian, French, and German), I came away with a sense of awe of what happened that day and of all the young men who perished in that horrible conflagration that began that day and extended into the Allied breakout that occurred several months later. I also had a sense of tremendous loss because so many young men ended their lives on this earth and would never realize the fruits of their potential future. I remember being at the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach and feeling a tremendous sadness come over me. It is still with me to this day and will be with me for the rest of my days.
It is good and fitting that we remember what happened 65 years ago today. May the lessons learned since that day about what a deadly business war is never leave us.
These are my thoughts as this day comes to a close. Hope all of you are well.
Ken Friedman
As almost everyone knows, today is the 65th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France that took place on June 6, 1944. Every time I think of this day, I sometimes run out of adjectives to describe this day and what it has meant to so many -- momentous (already used that one), gigantic, overwhelming, powerful, earth-shaking, historic, terrifying, important, plus so many others too many to mention here.
After I visited Normandy in 1994 just before the 50th anniversary with some veterans who were there in 1944 and seeing some of the battlefields (Omaha Beach, Ste. Mere Eglise, Pointe du Hoc, Caen, Cherbourg) and the cemeteries of the fallen (American, British, Canadian, French, and German), I came away with a sense of awe of what happened that day and of all the young men who perished in that horrible conflagration that began that day and extended into the Allied breakout that occurred several months later. I also had a sense of tremendous loss because so many young men ended their lives on this earth and would never realize the fruits of their potential future. I remember being at the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach and feeling a tremendous sadness come over me. It is still with me to this day and will be with me for the rest of my days.
It is good and fitting that we remember what happened 65 years ago today. May the lessons learned since that day about what a deadly business war is never leave us.
These are my thoughts as this day comes to a close. Hope all of you are well.
Ken Friedman
Monday, June 1, 2009
Father's Day is coming!!
A new month begins today. Before long, Father's Day arrives on June 21. I am sure that many are trying to find that perfect present for their own fathers or fathers who are their relatives or friends.
My book, Morning of the Rising Sun: The Heroic Story of the Battles for Guadalcanal, can make a fine gift for those who love military and naval history. If you want to know where you may purchase a printed, E-book, or autographed copy for that special man in your life, click here for a PDF file. This file gives you the necessary information about the latest prices and places where you can make your purchase. If you want to know more about the book's subject matter, you can visit my web site here.
I know it's early. Nevertheless, Happy Father's Day to all those Dads out there.
Ken Friedman
My book, Morning of the Rising Sun: The Heroic Story of the Battles for Guadalcanal, can make a fine gift for those who love military and naval history. If you want to know where you may purchase a printed, E-book, or autographed copy for that special man in your life, click here for a PDF file. This file gives you the necessary information about the latest prices and places where you can make your purchase. If you want to know more about the book's subject matter, you can visit my web site here.
I know it's early. Nevertheless, Happy Father's Day to all those Dads out there.
Ken Friedman
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