World War Two

WWII Ended Thanks to Quincy Native Paul Tibbets
WWII Ended Thanks to Quincy Native Paul Tibbets
WWII Ended Thanks to Quincy Native Paul Tibbets
This historic anniversary happened on Sunday which explains why there was little or no mention of it. It was August 6, 1945 and the United States was involved with World War Two on two fronts, in Europe and also in the South Pacific.  Supplies were waning with fighting going on in two different parts of the world at the same time. So the decision was made by then President Harry Truman to utilize
Shoe Rationing! Could Americans Do It Again?
Shoe Rationing! Could Americans Do It Again?
Shoe Rationing! Could Americans Do It Again?
In February of 1943 the United States was entrenched in World War Two in Europe and also in the Pacific. Certain materials were needed for the war effort so the American government announced a shoe rationing program for all Americans. Leather and rubber were needed by the military so steps to control the use of leather and rubber were implemented.
DiMaggio’s Consecutive Hitting Streak Ended 75 Years Ago Tomorrow
DiMaggio’s Consecutive Hitting Streak Ended 75 Years Ago Tomorrow
DiMaggio’s Consecutive Hitting Streak Ended 75 Years Ago Tomorrow
The year was 1941.  Americans were preoccupied with World War Two going on in Europe.  Nerves were on edge and Americans needed something or someone to do something positive.  That someone turned out to be Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees. Baseball was an escape from the pressures of war and people were following both the war and the game that summer especially because of DiMaggio.
Quincy Native Paul Tibbets Helped End WWII 68 Years Ago Today
Quincy Native Paul Tibbets Helped End WWII 68 Years Ago Today
Quincy Native Paul Tibbets Helped End WWII 68 Years Ago Today
It was August 6, 1945 and the United States was involved with World War Two on two fronts, in Europe and also in the South Pacific.  Supplies were waning with fighting going on in two different parts of the world at the same time. So the decision was made by then President Harry Truman to utilize an atomic bomb for the first time ever.