October 11, 2026
Tag: S.S. Athenia
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S. S. Athenia:
the first victim of warNo Comments
Sadness touched Fredericksburg, Virginia, earlier than most communities at the start of World War II–two years before the USA was officially involved in the war. It was a fact starkly driven home to me when I stumbled upon the memorial stone to Robert Shenton Harris in the City Cemetery. Robert Shenton Harris, whose father Robert…
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February 8, 2026 5 Comments
Winter weather slows the world down; it tugs at you in many ways. Short days can dull your energy, and the cold can make things feel heavy. Create a pocket of comfort for yourself by reading Postcard History.