Photography by John Michael

Chancellorsville – 150 Years Ago

John Michael — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:06:51 +0000

In 1863, on April 30 the Union and Confederate Army assembled at Chancellorsville, Virginia to begin a battle that would be the beginning of the end of one of the unsung military heroes of the time, General Amiel Weeks Whipple. Chancellorsville was also known as Robert E. Lee’s “perfect battle” of the Civil War. Over [...]

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Thomas Jefferson on Gun Control

John Michael — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:28:08 +0000

“For exercise I recommend vigorous walking… and carrying a gun. The gun’s weight will increase the level of exercise and the possession of a gun on a walk produces real conﬁdence.” Thomas Jefferson GHTime Code(s):

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National Museum of the Marine Corps – First Lady Bonnie Amos Hosts a “Read-In”

John Michael — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:18:29 +0000

Triangle, Virginia: Marine Corps First Lady, Bonnie Amos Hosts a Read In at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. On Saturday, 13 APRIL 2013 in honor of the Military Child. It’s an annual event held at the museum. From the PRESS RELEASE: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS HOSTS ANNUAL MILITARY CHILD APPRECIATION EVENT [...]

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Another “First” at Arlington National Cemetery

John Michael — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:08:30 +0000

For those of you who have visited this website often, you know the love and admiration I have for Arlington National Cemetery and since June of 2010 with the new management, things have gotten so much better! Over the last decade plus, the hours which I’ve walked and worked among those acres of heroes at rest are [...]

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Lincoln on Freedom

John Michael — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:24:38 +0000

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Hints of Spring at Arlington National Cemetery

John Michael — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:15:17 +0000

The Crocus are here! Arlington National Cemetery is beginning it’s annual burst of cascading colors. It was a great surprise to see them just where I expected. I discovered them years ago while walking among the acres of the United States’ shrine to the real heroes that have made this country great. The patch of [...]

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The Power of HOPE…

John Michael — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:21:32 +0000

“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never stops at all.” –Emily Dickinson GHTime Code(s): nc

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THE Gates of Arlington National Cemetery

John Michael — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:01:08 +0000

As Arlington National Cemetery continued to expand, over time there were gates erected that marked the various entrances to this national shrine where the heroes of the United States are at rest in their final sleep… Current gates to enter Arlington National Cemetery include the two from Memorial Drive consisting of pairs of [...]

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SKILL… According to Wilbur Wright

John Michael — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:39:31 +0000

“Skill comes from the constant repetition of familiar feats rather than by a few overbold attempts at feats for which the performer is yet poorly prepared.” - Wilbur Wright GHTime Code(s): nc

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The NEW Arlington National Cemetery – Part 2

John Michael — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:29:09 +0000

It’s 20 January 2013, something special is happening at Arlington National Cemetery… It’s amazing what good management with a vision and passion will do… that has been on-going now for nearly three years at the United States of America’s shrine to heroes who have served and fought to keep the freedoms of the republic. Today [...]

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