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Survivors of Israel’s strike on USS Liberty commemorate 55th year June 6 – 8

Posted on May 23, 2022May 26, 2022 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Survivors of Israel’s strike on USS Liberty commemorate 55th year June 6 – 8
Survivors of Israel’s strike on USS Liberty commemorate 55th year June 6 – 8

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Survivors of Israel’s strike on USS Liberty commemorate 55th year June 6 – 8 Survivors of the U.S.S. Liberty, which was savagely attacked on June 8, 1967 by Israel’s military, will gather at a 55th reunion in Arlington, Virginia June 6 – June 8, 2022, to commemorate the lives of the 34 American soldiers who…

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Arab Americans celebrate 100th Anniversary of Veterans Day

Posted on November 7, 2019November 9, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Americans celebrate 100th Anniversary of Veterans Day
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Arab Americans celebrate 100th Anniversary of Veterans Day Arab Americans are very proud members who served and continue to serve in the United States military, including in the U.S. Marines, Air Force, Navy and Army. The service of Arab Americans dates back to the Civil War in the 19th Century, and includes service during World…

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USS Liberty Remembrance Day 2019

Posted on June 8, 2019June 8, 2019 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on USS Liberty Remembrance Day 2019
USS Liberty Remembrance Day 2019

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Fifty-two years ago today the USA Government failed to support the crew of USS Liberty; but attempted to cover up Israel’s attack on America’s premier spy-ship as it navigated in international waters during what became known as The Six Day War. By Eileen Fleming On 8 June 1967, Israel attacked the USS Liberty killing thirty-four and…

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John McCain was never a God, just a complicated flawed human

Posted on September 1, 2018September 1, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on John McCain was never a God, just a complicated flawed human

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John McCain was never a God, just a complicated flawed human The biased and racist news media has turned the late Senator John McCain into a modern day God, not because they loved him and really respected him but because of their shameless politics: they love that he as a senior Republican challenged and criticized…

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Arab American veteran showcased during Immigrant Heritage Month

Posted on June 2, 2018March 15, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American veteran showcased during Immigrant Heritage Month
Arab American veteran showcased during Immigrant Heritage Month

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Arab American veteran showcased during Immigrant Heritage Month More than 12,000 Arab Americans served in the United States Military during World War II, and many served before and after in other wars defending America. Their service is an important part of Immigrant Heritage Month which is celebrated every June along with the achievements of other…

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A Day Without a Woman and the USS LIBERTY

Posted on March 8, 2017March 8, 2017 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on A Day Without a Woman and the USS LIBERTY
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Wednesday’s Day Without a Woman strike is spotlighting women’s economic power and contributions to society in paid and unpaid labor. On this Day Without a Woman, this American woman labors in love for the USS LIBERTY By Eileen Fleming On the first women’s day in 1909, 15,000 women marched through the streets of New York demanding…

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American Arabs share in 75th Pearl Harbor remembrance

Posted on December 7, 2016June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on American Arabs share in 75th Pearl Harbor remembrance
American Arabs share in 75th Pearl Harbor remembrance

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American Arabs share in 75th Pearl Harbor remembrance Millions of American Arabs have much to be proud of as the United States commemorates the 75th anniversary of the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 which pushed America into World War II. More than 15,000 American Arabs served during that war and represented a consistent stream…

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Twitter Censorship #USSLiberty #Vanunu

Posted on November 12, 2016November 12, 2016 By Eileen Fleming 1 Comment on Twitter Censorship #USSLiberty #Vanunu
Twitter Censorship #USSLiberty #Vanunu

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On Saturday this author reporter discovered Twitter had censored weeks of my Tweets with the hashtags: USS LIBERTY and Vanunu by inserting “Tweet Unavailable” at the retweets. ALL the Tweets remained available at my Twitter Wall HERE BUT weeks of Tweets had disappeared at the hashtag wall for USS Liberty which I discovered the day…

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USS Liberty Remembrance of 50 years USA Government Cover-Up of Israel’s 8 June 1967 Attack on USA Spy-Ship

Posted on October 27, 2016January 5, 2017 By Eileen Fleming 1 Comment on USS Liberty Remembrance of 50 years USA Government Cover-Up of Israel’s 8 June 1967 Attack on USA Spy-Ship

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A USS Liberty Remembrance of 50 years USA Government Cover-Up of Israel’s 8 June 1967 Attack on USA Spy-Ship Is LIVE at Kindle because there’s a FREE APP for that! The crew of the USS Liberty is the most decorated crew since World War II and among the most decorated for a single engagement in…

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All Veterans 34th Reunion Dishonors USS Liberty

Posted on September 23, 2016September 25, 2018 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on All Veterans 34th Reunion Dishonors USS Liberty
All Veterans 34th Reunion Dishonors USS Liberty

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President of USS Liberty Veterans Association Ernest Gallo wrote regarding the latest dishonoring of the USS Liberty: This time by “head honchos” at Howard County Vietnam Veterans, Inc. in Greentown, Indiana. Gallo emailed under Subject: USS Liberty Not Wanted Sept. 15 -18 Glenn & Merrilee Oliphant, honorary crewman ‪Ted Arens and wife Pam, Patricia and…

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USS Liberty Veterans Trail of Tears and NEW Book

Posted on September 13, 2016April 7, 2018 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on USS Liberty Veterans Trail of Tears and NEW Book
USS Liberty Veterans Trail of Tears and NEW Book

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USS Liberty survivor of The Six-Day War’s second book, “Erasing the Liberty” is also the fundraising vehicle for a full-length feature film: Phillip Francis Tourney has been on the road for the last thirty years keeping the memory of Israel’s attack on the USS LIBERTY alive by educating Americans to the nearly fifty-year cover-up by…

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My Brother’s Suicide, My PTS and USS LIBERTY Remembrance Day #BeThere #ConnectCommunicateCare

Posted on September 2, 2016October 13, 2018 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on My Brother’s Suicide, My PTS and USS LIBERTY Remembrance Day #BeThere #ConnectCommunicateCare
My Brother’s Suicide, My PTS and USS LIBERTY Remembrance Day #BeThere #ConnectCommunicateCare

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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The World Health Organization estimates that over 800,000 people die by suicide each year – that’s one person every 40 seconds. Every suicide is preventable. “Connect, Communicate, Care” is the theme of the 2016 World Suicide Prevention Day which falls on September 10. This reporter will be in Colorado…

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USS Liberty Veterans Speaking Tour Kicks Off in Florida

Posted on June 6, 2016October 9, 2016 By Eileen Fleming 1 Comment on USS Liberty Veterans Speaking Tour Kicks Off in Florida
USS Liberty Veterans Speaking Tour Kicks Off in Florida

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On Wednesday the USS Liberty Veterans Speaking and USS Liberty Day Petition Gathering Tour kicks off in Deland, Florida By Eileen Fleming At noon on June 8 at the Volusia County Administration Center the second annual USS Liberty Remembrance Day Petition Drive precedes a screening of the BBC film “Dead in the Water” at 6 PM. At…

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No justice for Americans killed by Israelis

Posted on June 1, 2016January 9, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on No justice for Americans killed by Israelis
No justice for Americans killed by Israelis

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Americans killed by Israel & 49th Anniversary of attack on USS Liberty. 49th Anniversary of the Israeli attack on the U.S.S. Liberty ignored by Americans. Americans killed by Israel continue to be forgotten by Americans. There is no patriotism for their memories in an American controlled by Israel’s propaganda, lies and lobby By Ray Hanania Many Americans…

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International CANNABIS EXPO and the U.S. Israel Cannabis Connection

Posted on October 5, 2015September 24, 2018 By Eileen Fleming 4 Comments on International CANNABIS EXPO and the U.S. Israel Cannabis Connection
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International CANNA PRO EXPO unites Health Care Community and Cannabis Industry with patients, caregivers and activists calling for cannabis to be regulated just as alcohol is. By Eileen Fleming [Orlando, Fl.] The International Canna Pro Expo ran from Oct. 2-4th and united the Health Care Community and Medical Cannabis Industry leaders, entrepreneurs, medical marijuana patients,…

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Palestinian American veterans forgotten 70 years later

Posted on August 16, 2015August 16, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Palestinian American veterans forgotten 70 years later
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Palestinian American veterans have been forgotten as the country commemorates the end of World War II 70 years ago this month (August), just as they were forgotten at the end of the war itself. While they fought to free Europe from the Nazis, the victims turned around and not only stole their country but kicked them…

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President USS LIBERTY Veterans Association Addresses Congress

Posted on May 20, 2015September 24, 2018 By Eileen Fleming 4 Comments on President USS LIBERTY Veterans Association Addresses Congress
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By Eileen Fleming Forty-eight years after Israel’s attack, survivor and President of the USS LIBERTY Veterans Association, Ernie Gallo is no longer waiting for an act of congress; but is leading others to get Congress to act. On Monday Gallo’s following Letter was hand-delivered to the Orlando offices of Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio….

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Honoring USS Liberty’s Dr. Kiepfer and USS Liberty Vets

Posted on February 25, 2015March 31, 2017 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on Honoring USS Liberty’s Dr. Kiepfer and USS Liberty Vets
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By Eileen Fleming   [Kerrville, Texas] USS Liberty’s lone physician, Dr. Richard Kiepfer, entered eternity last Friday from his home adorned with icons of St. Francis of Assisi. Kiepfer was the Chief Medical Officer and only physician on the USS Liberty during Israel’s brutal attack on America’s premier spy ship as it navigated in international…

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