December 21, 2025
The Battle of the Bulge: Ghosts of Christmas Past
By David Ennocenti
World War II was a time when there was no doubt that America was great, and I had the pleasure of meeting a member of the Greatest Generation. John Foy fought at the Battle of the Bulge and made it home.
The debate over America’s greatness continues. Millennials and many Hollywood celebrities seem to believe America was never great. That sentiment among Millennials is expressed in an article on The History Network, “Millennials Don’t Think America Was Ever That Great.”
“Troops of the 101st Airborne Division holding Bastogne against the Germans laugh as they watch a comrade pretend to jump rope to keep warm. They are waiting here for supply planes to drop much needed medical supplies and ammunition by parachute.” Photo taken 12/25/1944. National Archives.We will reach greatness, [sic] when discrimination and stereotyping against women… is gone. And every woman’s full potential is realized and unleashed, and every woman is making her full contribution… we have not yet fully liberated the women in this country, and we will, and New York will lead the way.
Interesting statement coming from a man who had to resign his office over numerous claims of sexual harassment from members of his staff. His excuse that this is how Italian culture treats women didn’t fly with anyone, including this writer, who is of Italian ancestry.
Many celebrities have stated the same opinion of America ever since President Trump began his campaign for President in 2015. It seems to be a contagion with many.
I’d like to tell of a time when no one questioned America’s greatness, especially enemy countries. That time was World War II. I witnessed some appreciation of that time when Sergeant John Foy was introduced at the Italian American Sports Club in Rochester, New York. Foy served under General George S. Patton in one of the bloodiest battles of World War II and a key turning point in the defeat of Germany.
Foy was greeted with a standing ovation. It was good to see that some people still appreciate the sacrifice many men and women have made for this country.
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