American Legacies Organization, Inc.

Things are a lot different now than they were 60 years ago. But, if I recall correctly, if there was even one shot fired at our troops from any location, the artillery and Air Force was called in, and the area was almost devastated, but it saved a lot of American lives. Case in point, at Salerno, Sept. 1943, the Nazi's holed up in a village (Battapaglia) just about two miles in from the beach head. We suffered a lot of casualties until the Navy was called in with 16" and 12" shells. I believe Bob (Ex Pow) was also in this area.

Yours in peace,

Bernie

1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why?

21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
 

2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why?

21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1

3. Why are his gloves wet?

His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.

Preserving Old Photographs

From Franklin T. Wike, Jr.

As I watch the current Presidential race I am struck by the obvious similarities to another such race over 140 years ago. As the presidential race of 1864 drew near President Abraham Lincoln, stuck in a bloody civil war, had serious doubts about his reelection chances. On a daily basis the war casualties came in and the newspapers attacked his administration and his thoughtless war. After three years of bloody war in which over 300,000 soldiers had been killed the general feeling was Lincoln would not be reelected, yet he stayed the course.

History Channel

I am being interviewed and the Patton jeep videoed on Thursday by the History Channel. They have a thing on Wednesdays about famous cars. Mine will be shown on August 17th. What did you think of my crazy ideas for a restaurant? I will get back to you. Milt Long

Philip E. Kaiser is the little boy standing on the stump

Kaiser Family

From Philip E. Kaiser

I am the little boy standing on the stump in the picture Kaiser Family in your May 2003 issue. A friend of mine gave me a clipping. I’d like to get a copy of that issue if possible. Please drop me a note as to how you came in possession of this photograph.

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