Today in History

As a Vietnam veteran I was intrigued to be reminded that today, is the forty-first anniversary of the day (February 1, 1968) that Richard Nixon announced his candidacy for President of the United States. On that day I had finished tour in Vietnam and was back in Korea to finish up assignment there prior to returning to the States for my last tour before leaving the active duty Army.

One thing about today; today, like any other day is a good day to remember all of our Nation’s veterans; if you see a service member today, tell them thanks. As a Vietnam Vet I can tell you that is one of the most important things you can do.

The 1968 Presidential election was the first one for which I was old enough to vote. Since both sides of my family had been Republicans since there has been a Republican Party I voted for Nixon. Now that I have matured I only vote for the more moderate Republicans in the elections. Of course that means I haven’t had the chance to vote for a Republican in many years. I still call myself a Republican but I am way too moderate, perhaps even liberal, for what now calls itself the Republican Party.