D Cullen Nolan

Patriot HS Teacher, APUSH, 20th Century, Disheveled Professor, History Nerd, Beard Enthusiast, DIY Author, Pockethunder Drummer, Happy Hubby-Dad

[Weird History @weird_hist]

Mussolini's fascist headquarters wasn't much for subtlety (1934).

[Military History Now @MilHistNow]

On this day in 1861, America's Civil War begins as Confederate guns open fire on Fort Sumter. No one dies in the two-day bombardment, but hundreds of thousands will perish in the resulting four-year conflict.

[National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum @ncwhm]

Morning! Wonder how much coffee that would hold? It’s part of our Colors of Clay exhibition showing one of the most popular Native American art forms. #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim

[National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum @ncwhm]

Morning! This is a sculpture by Charles Schreyvogel called The Last Drop, 1903. Looks like this guy needed his morning cup, I mean hat. Lol! #HashtagTheCowboy Thanks, Tim

[Military History Now @MilHistNow]

On this day in 1941, the U.S. Army establishes the 99th Pursuit Squadron, America's first all-black flying unit. They'll go down in history as the "Tuskegee Airmen" -- a reference to the group's Alabama training field.

[D Cullen Nolan @Nolanerdbeard]

@SuperPWCS I'm looking into the future and I see elected officials wondering why they're getting voted out of office. I'm seeing appointed officials wondering why no one supports renewing their contracts. It's time for the School Board to recognize they serve us, not us them.

[Steve Walts @SuperPWCS]

We have listened to Governor Northam’s press conference and we have been meeting all day to determine next steps regarding the coronavirus. We will be making announcements shortly.

[D Cullen Nolan @Nolanerdbeard]

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am regretfully cancelling this Friday's Patriot Open Mic Night out of concern for the over all health and safety of everyone involved. Be clean, be smart, be aware of and care for others. We can always come together to share our love of creativity later.

[WWII Pictures @WWIIpix]

This day in 1942, General MacArthur left the Philippines and his forces, which were surrounded by the Japanese. Once arrived in Australia he stated: "I shall return".

The reaction of his escape was mixed, with many American and Filipino troops feeling bitter and betrayed. #WW2

[D Cullen Nolan @Nolanerdbeard]

@MilHistNow 'Largely' except for that part where the national government has no power over States, and the right to own African Americans and treat them as if they aren't human beings is guaranteed.

[D Cullen Nolan @Nolanerdbeard]

With Lend Lease, America was economically committed to Allied Victory whether we were militarily committed or not. Of course, Einstein had already informed FDR the Nazis were trying to build an Atomic Bomb, so there's that too . . .

[Military History Now @MilHistNow]

On this day in 1941, President Roosevelt enacts the 'Lend-Lease' program. Although still officially a neutral power, the United States will transfer an estimated $50 billion in military hardware to Britain, China and the Soviet Union.

[Military History Now @MilHistNow]

On this day in 1945, Tokyo is in ruins following an overnight incendiary raid by American B-29s. As many as 100,000 have perished in the inferno -- more than either the Hiroshima or Nagasaki bombings. It will be remembered as history's deadliest air attack.

[D Cullen Nolan @Nolanerdbeard]

Please tell me we can all unite around this one common sense measure.

[CNN @CNN]

This year, 32 states have proposed legislation to make daylight saving permanent. Eight states have already passed bills to stop springing forward and keep that precious hour of sleep. It's just up to Congress to approve them. https://t.co/wmzkVHcS1R

[NPR @NPR]

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down more than 1,900 points in early trading — more than 19% off its February peak. https://t.co/Yg52h95a5q

[D Cullen Nolan @Nolanerdbeard]

Patriot's Open Mic Night is this Friday the 13th @4410 CMC! 5$ Mini - Thon Charity! Come celebrate Pioneer talent & creativity with a night of music & fun!

[Military History Now @MilHistNow]

On this day in 1936, Hitler openly defies the Treaty of Versailles by ordering his army to reoccupy the Rhineland. Europe's powers do little to stop him. "If the French had marched in, we would have had to withdraw with our tails between our legs," Hitler will later confess.

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

This self-taught inventor in Kenya creates environmentally-friendly wheelchairs to help people with disabilities.

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

Japan’s school closures offer lessons in managing family stress amid coronavirus anxiety https://t.co/LXpMOXljDX

[Reuters @Reuters]

Wall Street to open sharply lower as virus fears shut down California https://t.co/yVcqKvA6nu

[Military History Now @MilHistNow]

On this day in 1946, Winston Churchill gives a speech at Missouri's Westminster College in which he famously declares that “an 'Iron Curtain' has descended" across Europe. The former prime minister's words herald the beginning of the Cold War. #OTD