Today in History . . .

[Deb in IA]

On October 25, 1918, the Canadian steamship Princess Sophia foundered off the coast of Alaska; nearly 400 people perished.

On October 25, 1962, American author John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature.

On October 25, 1971, the U.N. General Assembly voted to admit mainland China and expel Taiwan.

On October 25, 1983, U.S. Marines and Rangers, assisted by soldiers from six Caribbean nations, invaded Grenada at the order of President Reagan, who said the action was needed to protect U.S. citizens there.

 

[nativetxn]

Very interesting, Deb. I never understood about Grenada

Thanks for doing this

 

[EROS]

Thanks, DEB

EAST OF EDEN ..........great writing

"The classic battle between good vs. evil finds itself time and time again in Steinbeck's characters. Steinbeck however, chooses to emphasize his belief that good and evil are both inherent parts of society, and that the main battle is the character's CHOICE of good or evil. Steinbeck's last and probably most enduring theme are the effects of love and the consequences of its absence."

 

[olena]

Thanks, Deb!

 

[Goofyposter]

Thanks Deb!