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"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free." - President Ronald Reagan
Thursday, February 19, 2026
1945: Marines invaded Iwo Jima
On this day in 1945, the US Marines landed at Iwo Jima. The island was eventually turned into an airfield and played a huge factor in the bombing raids against Japan, only 660 miles away.
You can get the book that inspired the movie.
Happy # 86 Smokey Robinson

Happy birthday to the great Smokey Robinson who was born in Detroit on this day in 1940.
We remember his song "My girl", one of the greatest pop songs ever recorded.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Ash Wednesday. Voted for Senator Cornyn. Talarico on CBS.
Ash Wednesday. Voted for Senator Cornyn. California refineries leaving the state. Olympics winter games. Talarico on CBS. Happy # 93 Yoko Ono.......click to listen:
Is that insane or is that California?
Well, I don’t know about the maritime law. I do know that it’d be a heck of a lot better for drivers if California would make it easier to refine gasoline. As we’ve heard, the state has very strict environmental regulations, and some companies have decided to look for another zip code in the U.S. Wonder if this is that climate cult that Secretary Rubio was talking about?
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https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/02/is_that_insane_or_is_that_california.html
Happy # 77 John Mayberry

We say happy birthday to John Mayberry who was born in Detroit on this day in 1949.
Mayberry broke with the Astros in 1968 but did not get to play every day until he became Kansas City's first baseman in 1972.
After that, John was one of the top power hitters in the AL with KC and Toronto: .261 average, .360 on base pct, 255 HR and 881 RBI in 1,670 games.
Mayberry's best season was 1975: .291, 36 HR, 106 RBI and second in the AL MVP to Fred Lynn.
We remember Luis Arroyo (1927-2016)
We remember Luis Arroyo who was born in Puerto Rico on this day in 1927. He died in 2016 at age 88.
Luis was a very effective major league pitcher from Puerto Rico.
In 1961, Arroyo pitched for the NY Yankees: 15-9, 2.19 ERA and 29 saves. He also pitched in 2 World Series (1960 & 1961) and 8 seasons overall.
After baseball, Arroyo managed in Puerto Rico.
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The Cubans in the US: Show business celebrities with Fernando Hernandez

The Cubans in the US: Show business celebrities with Fernando Hernandez...click to listen....
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Secretary Rubio's speech and RIP Jesse Jackson
Secretary Rubio's speech and RIP Jesse Jackson.
Rubio knows best
Yes, I would say Rubio knows best, or a reference to that popular TV show. He spoke to a continent that is starting to recognize that they have a mess in their countries, and blaming Trump won’t fix it. In fact, President Trump may turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to Europe. He is forcing them to look in the mirror and see what the problem is.
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https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/02/rubio_knows_best.html
