Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States - The 40th President of the United States started off as a liberal Democrat. He fought against Republican-sponsored right-to-work legislation, strongly supported Harry Truman in the 1948 election, and worked for Democratic candidates such as Helen Gahagan Douglas in California. Reagan was twice elected as President of the Screen Actors Guild but later became a conservative and in 1962 switched to the Republican Party. He went on to become Governor of California and one of the most influential Republicans to occupy the White House.
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Military parade celebrates Army’s 250th
Cheers and chants rang out Saturday from a crowd of thousands as soldiers manned modern and historic tanks and aircraft for the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration in the District.
Ovi scores goal 890, Caps lose to Sabres 8-5
Alexander Ovechkin scored goal number 890, but the Washington Capitals fell short, losing to the visiting Buffalo Sabres Sunday afternoon 8-5 at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 30, 2025 (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Hegseth joins veterans, generals to mark 80th anniversary of battle of Iwo Jima
A handful of retired Marines – all in the late 90s or over 100 — joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Prime Minister Takeru Ishida on Saturday to mark the anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II in the Pacific that ended 80 years ago this week.
