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Black Marine History Through White Marine Eyes

Sept. 9, 1949 is a historic but little known date in the long history of our beloved Marine Corps. That is the day, 63 years ago, that the Montford Point Boot Camp for Marines of African Ancestry was closed, after seven years of operation. -

Edited by Coral Anika Theill

(KANE'OHE, Hawaii) - Black Marines took their place in our Corps history, albeit initially a brief place, during the Revolutionary War.

WWII Montford Point Marines Receive Congressional Gold Medal

"The Montford Point Marines' selfless service and sacrifice during a time when their contributions to our nation were not fully appreciated or recognized have made this country a better place for all Americans.” –Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos

(WASHINGTON DC) - 70 years since the first African- American Marine recruit reported to Montford Point at Camp Lejeune, N.C., the Montford Point Marines are finally getting the recognition they deserve.

There are approximately 500 surviving members of the almost 20,000 original Montford Point Marines.

Bombshell: Newly Released CIA Documents Prove Bush Could have Killed Bin Laden; Prevented 911

Salon.com article reveals shocking facts about what the Americans knew, and failed to do.

(SALEM) - For years, writers have stated that they do not believe Osama bin Laden was connected to the 911 attacks, as he clearly said at the time.

They say he became a tool in a clever game carried out by the Bush Administration after disappearing and reappearing as a timely and convenient terrorist used to frighten and control the American public.

California`s Political Hell

The tools now exist to turn America into a nation of one percent dreams and ninety-nine percent nightmares.

(LAGUNA BEACH, CA) - After the successful subversion in 1978 of California’s democracy and California’s budget process known as the Prop 13 Trojan Horse, the California Republican Party set their sights on the Presidency.

Conservative Republicans, who constituted a small minority within the National Republican Party, never came to terms with the social legislation enacted during the 1930s and 1960s.

Conflicting Reports over Mubarak`s Death

No official statement yet but Egyptian medical sources and state news agency say deposed president is "clinically dead".

(WASHINGTON DC) - Hosni Mubarak, the deposed Egyptian leader, has been revived and is on an artificial respirator after he suffered stroke, sources in the interior ministry and from his family told Al Jazeera.

Earlier on Tuesday the state news agency, MENA, quoted medical sources as saying that the former president, aged 84, was "clinically dead"...

Congress Pushes for War with Iran

Though it is not legally binding, the resolution does limit the president’s options politically.

(SANTA CRUZ, CA) - Another resolution apparently designed to prepare for war against Iran has been launched in the U.S.

The House of Representatives, in an overwhelmingly bipartisan 401–11 vote, has passed a resolution (HR 568) urging the president to oppose any policy toward Iran “that would rely on containment as an option in response to the Iranian nuclear threat.”

Terrorists Arrested, Hopes Renewed

Iran arrests 20 terrorism suspects in relation to assassination of nuclear scientists.

(TEHRAN) - Different analyses have been put forward with regards to the assassination of Iran's nuclear scientists.

The common point in all of the political commentators' assessments of the killings is that whether ordered and perpetrated by Israel or the United States, these killings are indicative of a large-scale, multifaceted covert conspiracy aimed at paralyzing Iran's nuclear program.

Behind Irvine`s $2.2 Billion Fight for the Great Park`s Future

The 'Great Park' project is losing tax-based financial support quickly.

(IRVINE, CA) - This is part one of a two-part look at the financial realities of the Great Park in Irvine, California, situated on the former El Toro Marine base.

El Toro's nightmarish toxicity and the related Marine illnesses and deaths, are not missing the radar of the Orange County press.

Ten Years After This Wall

The Israeli spin has been repeated ad nauseam by US Media and Politicians who claim The Wall is against terrorist attacks.

(CLERMONT, FLA) - Ten years ago, Israel began construction of its 490-mile mostly cold concrete barrier without any agreement with the Palestinian Authority about borders.

Gilad Atzmon and Frank Harrison Duo - `The Road to Bop` - Talk by Gilad Atzmon

Catch this dynamic duo at a number of shows.

(LONDON) - Tour dates have been announced for the Gilad Atzmon and Frank Harrison Duo - 'The Road to Bop' - Talk by Gilad Atzmon.

These are the events that will take place in the coming days in Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway & UK.