Tag Archives: world war I

Summer, 1914 – For Armistice Day

Posted on November 10, 2015 by toritto

It was a Summer of banners, awash in tunics, red and blue bedecked with golden epaulets black boots, silver stirrups pipes, drums, trumpets and Tatoo. It was a Summer of boasts and toasts of poems, songs and innocent prayers nights … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Those Veteran’s Day Sales!

Posted on November 1, 2015 by toritto

A re-post from last Veteran’s Day Veterans Day will soon be upon us. When I was a kid it was still called Armistice Day. It was changed in 1954 to Veterans Day. The original holiday memorialized the signing of the armistice which ended World War I.  … Continue reading →

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The Jewish Fascist

Posted on October 24, 2015 by toritto

  Ettore Ovazza and Benito Mussolini Ettore Ovazza was one of three brothers born into a wealthy and influential  family in Turin. The Ovazza were one of Italy’s leading banking families with all the privilege and power that comes with … Continue reading →

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The “Red Years” and the Murder of Matteotti

Posted on August 11, 2015 by toritto

A re-post from a year and a half ago Giacomo Matteotti Italy was at war – the First World War. By 1918 Italy had been at war for more than three  grueling years.  By the end of the war, Italy would … Continue reading →

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The Murder of Jean Jaures – July 31, 1914

Posted on July 31, 2015 by toritto

 Jean Jaures “What will the future be like, when the billions now thrown away in preparation for war are spent on useful things to increase the well-being of people, on the construction of decent houses for workers, on improving transportation, … Continue reading →

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Summer, 1914

Posted on May 10, 2015 by toritto

It was a Summer of banners, awash in tunics, red and blue bedecked with golden epaulets black boots, silver stirrups pipes, drums, trumpets and Tatoo. It was a Summer of boasts and toasts of poems, songs and innocent prayers nights … Continue reading →

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Tearless the Enemies of Peace

Posted on March 25, 2015 by toritto

Dalton Trumbo with his wife Cleo at the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings in 1947. “World War I began like a Summer festival – all billowing skirts and golden epaulets. Millions upon millions cheered from the sidewalks while plumed Imperial … Continue reading →

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I Heard Marlene Dietrich Sing

Posted on March 17, 2015 by toritto

Saw some 1920’s photos when we had ended all the wars thinking we would all be rich livin’ fat and driving fancy cars But it didn’t quite turn out that way as kids went over there again once more to … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Those Veteran’s Day Sales!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by toritto

Veterans Day will soon be upon us. When I was a kid it was still called Armistice Day. It was changed in 1954 to Veterans Day. The original holiday memorialized the signing of the armistice which ended World War I.  The Great War.  The war to … Continue reading →

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St. Vitus Day – June 28, 1914

Posted on June 25, 2014 by toritto

A re-post for the 100th anniversary Such a warm and pleasant Summer’s day for a leisurely ride on down the Quai the top was down on the Graft und Stift that glorious June St. Vitus Day Breezes ruffled feathers green … Continue reading →

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