D-day Under Adolf Hitler the German empire extended from Russia to the west, to France on the east. Germany controlled much of Europe except for Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, and Sweden (Keegan 1). Hitler’s army’s gained control of much of Europe during the years of 1939 through 1941. It was not until December 11th 1941 that Hitler declared war on the United States. Soon afterward, Dwig

3 Days of Peace and Music Jimi Hendrix asks in his song Purple Haze, "Am I happy or in misery'" This theme broadly defined the political and social unrest throughout the nation in 1969. The baby boomers in the late 1960’s adopted a "hippie" culture which personified the music of the time and the concept of "sex, drugs, and rock and roll." This disposition helped to alleviate the pressure

Benedict Arnold The purpose and intent of Arnold’s raid was to capture Portsmouth. Controlling Portsmouth would bring him closer to the ruling position in Virginia. The Revolutionary War Raids affected many cities. Norfolk was the first place he raided. It was raided on January 1, 1776. The cities of Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Norfolk were targeted on May 11, 1779. Hampton, Ric