Wow! Victory at Sea. When I was a youngster, that was mine and Dad's special time. I would even be allowed to set my homework aside so we could watch it.
Ducimus,
I hope this thread doesn't take a nasty downturn. Having these "history" oriented threads is always good, as I sometimes pick up little additions to historical references I may already be familiar with.
Can't argue with the issue about Independence Day. I see it too, especially in the younger crowds. No care except that it's a 3 and sometimes 4 day weekend. "Give them bread and circus'".
It's pretty cool when my daughter has friends over for a group effort on History homework. I have a very captive audience. And all it takes, is my daughter to say, Dad, can you explain what happenned in the colonies after the Declaration of Independence was signed? And away I go!