Preparedness Notes for Saturday — September 14, 2024
On September 14, 1847, US Marines under General Scott entered Mexico City. (The “halls of Montezuma”, mentioned in the Marine Corps hymn.) — Today is the birthday of actor Clayton Moore (1914–1999). His name is almost synonymous with The Lone Ranger. — This is also the birthday of James Wilson, a lawyer and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1742 – 1798). — And on September 14, 1812, the Great Fire of Moscow began as Napoleon approached the city and retreating Russians burned it. The fire continued to burn for five days — Today’s feature article is a guest post …