[James Matthew Najera]

General Discussion Thread 11.09.2025​

There’s something truly special about living through history—not just the big, headline-making moments, but the quiet, powerful ones that slip through time unnoticed.

Maybe it was something that happened in your town, a remarkable person you met, or a small act of courage that no newspaper ever mentioned.

History books can only tell part of the story—you hold the rest.

So here’s today’s question: What historical events or moments have you witnessed or experienced that you’ll never forget, but were never recorded?

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It could be something serious, inspiring, or even funny—a piece of the past only you (and maybe a few others) remember.

I’d love to hear your story. Those little moments of real life are what bring history to life—one memory at a time.

Cheers!
Blue

 

[Marilea]

My husband was commander of the Flight Inspection Squadron in Japan. We had 3 sons when we moved there, and our daughter was born there 8/23/83. Whenever the 5or 6 of us went anywhere , cameras were clicking, and Japanese would stare at us. (2 of the boys were blondes, and all were in ads, videos, or magazines.)