Summary: Part A: Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has been at the pinnacle of the British Monarch for the last sixty years. One of the longest reigning monarchs in England’s history, Elizabeth became queen at the age of twenty-five. Scandal first thrust her into the public spotlight at the age of ten when her uncle, the Duke of Windsor, abdicated his right to the throne in 1936 and her father became King George VI. After the outbreak of World War II, Elizabeth stepped into the spotlight again giving her first radio broadcast as a young teenager encouraging children evacuated from London. When her father’s health started to decline at an early age, she began making public appearances on his behalf until his death 1952. She was proclaimed Queen of England later that year. In his book, “The Real Elizabeth”, Andrew Marr gives an intimate glimpse at the fascinating story of one of England’s longest reigning monarch on the celebration of her Diamond Jubilee. Part B: The history of the United States Army is fundamental to the history of our country and out national values. Yet unlike the other branches of the military, there is no one place that historical documents and artifacts are preserved. The Army Historical Foundation headed by Brigadier-General Creighton Abrams and military historian Jody Davis, have collaborated with the US Army to create the National Museum of the United States Army. The state of the art facility will celebrate the Army’s contributions to America and honor the sacrifices of men and women that have faithfully served
