To many different groups of people now in the US that want to see the demise of the US as we know (knew) it.
So true. I would argue that the Space Program gave me hope but the fragmentation of our society after that , in large measure brought on by the media, has me agreeing with so many I have talked with that we should be glad we saw America when we did...and live the rest of our lives as best we can. While the Doolittle raid is very interesting for so many reasons, THEIR govt/media lied to them back then and is still lying to them about WWII. When you control the media and the text books, you can control anyone. Where is Walter Cronkite when we need him?
It was hard to not cry watching the tears of the Arizona or seeing the bullet holes in the hanger at Hickham field....I spend lots of time wandering vet/military cemeteries reading the stones.our thoughts of gloom and doom reflecting on our country I think coincides with the elimination of the draft . I know this is a very touchy subject but if we were directed to salute and respect our fellow beings, surely a percentage of that would remain throughout the rest of your life..Being knocked into shape as a punky teen didnt harm me so much but it sure caused me to think about the consequences if I did wander into the fray.....Just my opinion...and I will admit I was Very moved when I visited the beaches in Normandy....... usually I can control my emotions .... I didnt even cry at my daughters wedding!