Only in America

Men of Honor II: From the Greatest to the Latest Generation

Details: November 15, 2011; Written by Norman Fulkerson

“For those who fought for it,” said an unknown soldier, “freedom has a meaning the protected will never know.”
A collection of military giants who fought for freedom convened in Washington, D.C. for the 14th Annual Veterans Conference, put on by the American Veterans Center. Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen from the greatest to the latest generation were on hand to tell their stories and be honored for their service.

Men of Honor I

Details: October 11, 2011; Written by Norman Fulkerson

On the evening of September 28, 2011 hundreds of Kentuckians gathered in downtown Louisville to catch a glimpse of a distinguished group of men who were visiting the state. They were members of the most elite group in America, who earned their fame through blood, sweat and tears.

"You Don't Lose Until You Quit Trying"

Details: August 11, 2010; Written by Norman Fulkerson

This is the story of Samuel L. Davis who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. When his 42-man unit was attacked by a 1500 man Vietcong battalion, he refused to give up. With a broken back and perforated kidney, he was not only able to repel the enemy, but carry three men to safety, AT THE SAME TIME.

Burial of an American Lady

Details: October 07, 2009; Written by Norman Fulkerson

On September 25, 2009, a small group of family and friends said their final farewell to Moline Blaylock Ripley. She died at her home in Annapolis, Md., on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the age of 68.

I Saw Two Americas at Fort Benning

Details: November 26, 2008; Written by John Ritchie

After an 818 mile drive from Pennsylvania to Georgia, eleven TFP Student Action volunteers reached Fort Benning. The purpose of the trip was to honor the troops at God Bless Fort Benning Day. On the same weekend of November 22, my colleagues and I witnessed a disturbing leftist protest lead by the School of the Americas Watch.

American Tradition, Family, Property: Fighting the Counter-Revolution