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Actor. Writer. Historian.
Uncle. Godfather.
American in Britain.
21st Century Gentleman. Old soul.
"The stories of our past are the hope for our future."

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

Like Ukraine there was Fuel & Food crisis in WWII. Truman: Supply problems. Eden: Energy is a dangerous world shortage. Churchill: England will endure a fireless winter. A new WWII “Control Council” must form to arbitrate Fuel & Food for 21 century people. #EnergyCrisis #pricecap

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

Finishing my masters in history, news breaks of David McCulloughs death. Corresponding with him, we met in 2015. When our world needs depth with perspective, his passing is our loss. His contributions to humanity will live, for THE STORIES OF OUR PAST ARE THE HOPE FOR OUR FUTURE!

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

This Independence Day's an honor,
To be an American history scholar,
At the famed alma mater,
Of an outstanding Founding Father.

HAPPY 4th YA'LL!

“The 2 years I spent @EdinburghUni I consider the most important influence on my character & conduct."
~ Dr. B. Rush #FourthofJuly

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

Sunday in the Park...
Watched from my kitchen window today as all of famed Calton Hill in Edinburgh blew up in flames. Terribly saddening, and praying there were few injuries. #Edinburgh #EdinburghFire #CaltonHillFire

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

@hwbrands ...Who is Henry Clay.

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

@hwbrands ...And for the "Daily Double," who is, Alexander Hamilton.

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

@robreiner According to research from The Violence Project, 98% of mass shootings in U.S. history are committed by men. As a man & historian, I call all men to publicly hold each other accountable for our actions and to de-escalate potential violence. #BeAGentleman https://t.co/do6tI2l2M8

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

...And, when your history homework becomes all too painfully relevant.
Vienna 1698. Peter I needs help of Emperor Leopold I to expel Ottomans from Crimea to acces the Black Sea.
Regrettably, Russian leaders have been fighting over Ukraine for hundreds of years. #SupportUkraine

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

@caitrionambalfe You said it! Putin has proved that he’s a vile ambush predator. A sinister crocodile, scheming along the shores of Crimea for any opportunity to assault an innocent people! Dastardly man!

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

#PrayTogether #Ukraine #Peace

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

"The one purpose that dominated me…was to prevent a 3rd WW. …Peoples in many places [are] awakening to their right to freedom. …Unhappily, one imperialistic nation…Russia, sought to take advantage of this world situation.”
~ President Harry S. Truman, 1955
#StandWithUkriane

[KC Hill @KC_Hill_]

He had so much wisdom and compassion. R.I.P. Robin Williams. <3

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

"Whatever you think, you're under no compulsion to broadcast it. Free speech is a restraint on the government; not an incitement to the citizens."
~ Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson to Former President Harry S. Truman
28 June 1960
#ImpeachmentTrial #ImpeachmentTrial2

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

...This can't be, say it's not so. Everything else going on in the world, and now this!
Rest peacefully, Mr Plummer. You have inspired millions.

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

HUGE thank you to Russell Florence for his article on TRUMAN & ME, our TV drama miniseries about Dannielle's talk with President Truman: https://t.co/23Y3a3mroU
THE STORIES OF OUR PAST ARE THE HOPE FOR OUR FUTURE!
#actor #screenwriter #historian #Hollywood #presidentharrystruman

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

"What you don’t understand is the power of a President to hurt the feelings of another human being. A word, a harsh glance by a President of the US could so injure a man’s pride it would remain a scar on his emotional system all his life." ~ President Truman, 1964
#ImpeachmentDay

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

We "saw under G Washington, Revolution without ferocity. A great Republic of different States whose interests aren't compatible discarded 1 government & adopted another without loss of 1 mans blood."
~ DWebster
Today America didn't live up to its ideals.
#CapitolBuilding #Capitol

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

Austin, many thanks! Hoping you're well. Will be sure to have look! Happy Christmas to you both!

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

#PANDEMIC PERSPECTIVE
Prez Jefferson to Dr Jenner
“Received your vaccine discovery. Among the early converts to it, I recommend it. You erased from human afflictions one of its greatest. Mankind can’t forget you lived.”
Ironic. We forget Dr Jenner.
#COVID19 #Vaccine #VaccinesWork

[ＲＪＶ @RyanJVallo]

PANDEMIC PERSPECTIVE
"I lost a son to small-pox. Regret I'd not given him the [vaccine]. I mention this for parents who don't vaccinate fearing they won't forgive themselves if a child died from it; the regret'll be the same either way so choose the #vaccine." B Franklin #COVID19