When most people discuss World War II, they talk about the European theater or the Pacific theater rarely do they discuss the battle that took place right off our eastern shores in the Atlantic. That battle is the subject of an intriguing book, The Mathews Men, that details the sacrifices of the American merchant fleet … More BOOKS: The Mathews Men
Sunday, December 7, 1941 was one of those cold, clear New York winter days. The citizens of New York had been following the news of rising tension with Japan and the war in Europe. But, like most Americans, they felt secure behind the walls of water called the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This December Sunday … More December 7, 1941
If a bomb went off today in Grand Central Station, we would immediately think of some world wide terrorist organization. On March 29, 1951, when a homemade bomb went off at Grand Central it was a “He’s Back. . .” moment. The Mad Bomber, as the criminal was called by the New York media had … More The Mad Bomber
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the ending of World War II. General Douglas MacArthur signed the surrender for the United States on board the U.S.S. Missouri which like the U.S.S. Arizona was built in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Many of the important ships that you read about in American history books were built in … More U.S.S. Missouri – Brooklyn’s Own
Bowery & Canal 