Almanac highlights and notable anniversaries for April 11
April 11 marks the 102nd day of 2012 with historical milestones such as the liberation of Buchenwald in 1945 and MacArthur's dismissal in 1951. Births include Dean Acheson and Joel Grey. sports note recalls the 1936 Red Wings Cup win. Acheson quote about adapting to the present closes today's recaps.
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Mark Teixeira
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Ike was not the farm boy in the Eisenhower painting tale
Richard Cohen recalls meeting Dwight D. Eisenhower at a Columbus Circle exhibit in 1967. He describes Ike as no naïve rural figure, but a decisive, frank leader who challenged the myth of the eternal innocent while touring his Gettysburg farm scene with Cohen.
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Reality of the Titanic centennial observations and debates
Belfast marks the Titanic centennial with services and a memorial gardens unveiling. Titanic Belfast attraction opens amid sold-out dates while global events include MTV UK Titanic Sounds. US re releases Cameron film in 3 D, but critics argue true stories of sacrifice and class dynamics deserve fuller treatment. CAL THOMAS comments on historical veracity and Christian virtue in sacrifice.
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Budget wars mirror Soviet collapse risks in U S
Jeff Blum argues the Ryan budget risks crippling national security by overfunding the Pentagon while starving education and infrastructure. He cites F-35 costs, nuclear arsenals, and contractor profits as wasteful, urging smart cuts and economic reallocation to strengthen the economy and defense. He highlights Adm. Mullen and Panetta's warnings and calls for bipartisan leadership.
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