In remembrance of significance of the D-Day invasion 80 years ago, we reblog this insightful article from one of our favorite blogs, Presidential History. Be sure to visit it for lots of informative and entertaining reading.
Why the BBC Banned “Deep in the Heart of Texas” During Working Hours
During WWII, the BBC kept “Deep in the Heart of Texas” off factory broadcasts because workers might stop working to clap along.
Tirpitz the Pig: The German Warship Survivor Who Joined the Royal Navy
Meet Tirpitz, the German pig who survived a sinking warship, joined the Royal Navy, raised money for charity, and ended up in a museum.
The 1945 Japanese Coup Attempt to Stop Emperor Hirohito’s Surrender Broadcast
In August 1945, Japanese officers tried to seize the Imperial Palace, destroy Hirohito’s surrender recording, and keep World War II going. This is the story of hte 1945 Japanese coup attempt to stop the public from hearing the Emperor’s voice.
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