Category Archives: Memories

Remembering Gettysburg

Posted on November 19, 2017 by vanbraman

Today was the 154th anniversary of two great speeches given at the dedication of the Gettysburg Soldiers National Cemetery. Many of us can quote parts or even the whole of one of the speeches. The other speech is rarely remembered … Continue reading →

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First Trip to China

Posted on November 16, 2017 by vanbraman

Today I have been remembering my first trip to China. The trip came shortly after the Y2K crisis. China was the last stop on a four week trip. At the time I lived in Missouri and the trip started with … Continue reading →

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