May 8, 1863 - Politics - Macdonald-Sicotte Ministry defeated in the Assembly on militia matters and opposition from George Brown; sworn in on May 24, 1862, Sandfield Macdonald and Louis-Victor Sicotte had informed the Duke of Newcastle, Colonial Secretary, that the province could only support an active Canadian militia of 50,000 trained men during a state of war or imminent invasion. Ottawa, Ontario
@handyandy saidLOL Andy, I see we both go to the same place for our quotes of the day!!! 😉
Today marks the anniversary of V-E Day (1945) and the birthday of President Harry Truman (1884-1972).
Who said we didn't have anything in common? 😉
-VR
@very-rusty saidIn this case, my post is based on my memory of the events I cited.
LOL Andy, I see we both go to the same place for our quotes of the day!!! 😉
Who said we didn't have anything in common? 😉
-VR
@handyandy saidLOL@ Andy, Tell that to a dead horse or goad they might believe you!!! 😛 😉
In this case, my post is based on my memory of the events I cited.
-VR
@very-rusty saidA dead horse is probably a lot smarter than you.
LOL@ Andy, Tell that to a dead horse or goad they might believe you!!!
Why would I not remember V-E Day or President Truman?
Today in 1945
The Channel Islands were liberated by the British after five years of German occupation.
Some of you may be aware of the hotel in Liberation Square, St Helier called The Pomme d’Or. which has an interesting visual history of this day in 1945. I’ve stayed there many times on business and always enjoyed the hospitality and history of the place.
Some images here:
https://bit.ly/2Q3ixLH
@handyandy saidYou're not going to remember it was May 8th is what I am saying! 😛
Why would I not remember V-E Day or President Truman?
1945 is a long time ago...were you even born yet? 😉
-VR
@very-rusty saidBut I do remember that it was May 8th.
You're not going to remember it was May 8th is what I am saying!
It's recalled and observed every year by many of us.
What you're saying is wrong, as usual.
@handyandy saidOk, Andy I'll give you that one.
But I do remember that it was May 8th.
It's recalled and observed every year by many of us.
As you say you observe this day every year! 😉
-VR
@very-rusty saidYou don't have to give me anything. Just keep your idiotic twaddle to yourself.
Ok, Andy I'll give you that one.
@handyandy saidYour humility is to be expected!!! 😛 😉
You don't have to give me anything. Just keep your idiotic twaddle to yourself.
You sound like an angry old man Andy!!!
You should be a happy old man like me!!! 😛 😉
Keep this in mind for May 9, 2020 I may be quizzing you on what we said to each other. 😛 😉
-VR
@very-rusty saidStop trying to be cute. V-E Day is well known to any student of history.
Keep this in mind for May 9, 2020 I may be quizzing you on what we said to each other.
Maybe you should read a book once in a while. Or go back to school.
@handyandy saidAndy, Like I've told you so many times before. It so much fun pulling your chains as you bite every single time!!! 😉 😛
Stop trying to be cute. V-E Day is well known to any student of history.
Maybe you should read a book once in a while. Or go back to school.
Sort of like catching the same fish over and over again and throwing it back in the river.
-VR