The Battle of Gettysburg concluded on this date in 1863 — grab a drink, the documentary is nearly 90 minutes long. Or save it for morning coffee.
Tips thread open.
Who’s laughing now?
The Truth About Brexit
After an entire day of reading constant whinging by Leftists in Europe, America, and Canada, this was so refreshing to watch:
As an added bonus, here is a podcast featuring James Delingpole and Toby Young mere hours after the victory.
Prophesy
“Within the next five years, I won’t be here.”
– Nigel Farage, 2 July 2014
After all that
Bumped
It’s finally Brexit vote day.
You’d never know from the dearth of media attention.
Update Don’t look now…Leave is winning.
Update 2 21:45 CST The BBC just called it for Leave.
The Battle of Midway
And The Passing of The Torch (from 2013).
Here, Tell These People Something They Don’t Know About Me
Reader Tips
The Bonus Army marches on Washington, 1932. h/t Dave
Putin Amuses Himself
Commemorating WW1 centenary: spectacular Russian poster art from 1915 pic.twitter.com/k2WIf4G4BX
— Russian Embassy, UK (@RussianEmbassy) November 26, 2015
Umm, Ben…
He’s a really good brain surgeon, though.
Honey, I Finished The Internet
Reader Tips
Tonight we have a special treat courtesy of John Robson & Brigitte Pellerin. Their long awaited Magna Carta documentary is now live for the world to see:
Several SDA regulars personally contributed to the making of this film, so it is quite fitting to be present here.
Your current and historical tips are most welcome, as always.
Happy 148th Birthday, Canada!
V-E Day
Europe marks 70 years
At the Daily Mail – VE Day – minute by joyful minute
Queen Elizabeth’s Britain
Related Update! Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to daughter
Lest We Forget
98 Years ago today, four Canadian divisions embarked on a 4-day offensive that accomplished what many felt could not be done. The loss to human life was enormous.
Sadness in Singapore
The people of Singapore have lost Lee Kuan Yew, the most significant political figure in their country’s short history. While he has his critics, no one can dispute that Singapore rose from a swampy backwater into a glorious capitalist democracy.
Lee Kuan Yew: 1923 – 2015 R.I.P.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Addresses US Congress
Starts in about 5 minutes. Updated with archived speech.
5 Years Ago Today : Sidney Crosby’s Golden Moment
5-Year Anniversary of the Start of the 2010 Olympics
Five years ago, on February 12, 2010, the opening ceremonies of the 21st Olympic Games were held in Vancouver. It was a magical time for the city, the province, and the country. You can relive this moment here.
