Larry Putt
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Historical Biographies
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Larry Putt is a Steam Plant Operator, Radiological Controls Technician, Nuclear Chemist, and an Episcopal Lay Preacher. A veteran of the United States Navy, he has a B.S. degree in History and a Masters degree in Liberal Studies from Indiana University. His passions include writing about subjects as diverse as railroad history to spiritual philosophy.
Larry also has a love for musicals and film noir of the thirties, forties, and fifties. Larry also enjoys doing a Waltz, Rumba, Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, Cha-Cha, or even a Polka at the local dance club in Mishawaka, Indiana.
E-mail Larry @ liamputt@gmail.com
Latest Articles
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Theodore Roosevelt Junior, Founding Father of The American Legion
At the conclusion of World War I, Theodore Roosevelt envisioned a non-political association of veterans. The result became the American Legion.
Apr 28, 2012
- Larry Putt
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General Mad Anthony Wayne defeats Chief Little Turtle
In 1794, General Mad Anthony Wayne defeated the Native Americans, led by Chief Little Turtle of the Miami, at the Battle of The Fallen Timbers.
Mar 31, 2012
- Larry Putt
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The Traumatic Childhood of Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn suffered the abandonment of her father and near starvation during the German occupation of Holland.
Mar 26, 2012
- Larry Putt
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Laura, a Classic in Film Noir
Gene Tierney, Clifton Webb, and Dana Andrews starred in the Classic Film Noir, Laura.
Feb 20, 2012
- Larry Putt
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George C. Marshall, Nobel Prize Winner
George C. Marshall, retired five star general and secretary of state, won the Nobel Prize for his implementation of the "Marshall Plan."
Feb 19, 2012
- Larry Putt
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Theodore Roosevelt Jr. visits Afghanistan in 1933
After resigning the post of Governor-General of the Philippines, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and his wife, Eleanor, journeyed by car across Afghanistan.
Dec 29, 2011
- Larry Putt
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Murderous Saints: St Olga and St Vladimir
Saint Olga was a mass murderer and her grandson, Saint Vladimir, was a rapist and conducted human sacrifices.
Dec 27, 2011
- Larry Putt
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St. John of God, Patron Saint of Firefighters and Hospitals
Once a vice-loving soldier, then locked away as a lunatic, St. John of God devoted the latter years of his life to helping the poor and sick.
Nov 22, 2011
- Larry Putt
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Theodore Roosevelt Jr., Governor of Puerto Rico
In May 1928, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., son of President Teddy Roosevelt, became Governor of Puerto Rico.
Oct 28, 2011
- Larry Putt
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General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Medal Of Honor Winner on D-Day
When asked what the bravest act he had ever seen was, General Omar Bradley responded, "Ted Roosevelt on Utah Beach."
Sep 25, 2011
- Larry Putt
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