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Hi, I would like to know if you could do an interview on Morse code for my History fair project. Answer by afternoon of Nov. 1st.
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I don't understand your question, Neil, but I'll give you this:
Jeremiah Denton was held as a prisoner of war for almost eight years, four of which were spent in solitary confinement. Denton is best known for the 1966 North Vietnamese television interview he was forced to give as a prisoner, in which he ingeniously used the opportunity to communicate to American Intelligence. During the interview Denton blinked his eyes in morse code to spell out the word "T-O-R-T-U-R-E" to communicate that his captors were torturing him and his fellow POWs.
He was also questioned about his support for the U.S. war in Vietnam, to which he replied: "I don't know what is happening now in Vietnam, because the only news sources I have are Vietnamese. But whatever the position of my government is, I believe in it, I support it, and I will support it as long as I live."[1] For his continuous resistance and leadership, even in the face of torture and inhumane conditions, he would be awarded the Navy Cross. While imprisoned, Denton was promoted to the rank of Captain.
Here's the Code:
* - is long . is short!
T — M — — O — — — CH — — — —
Ö — — — ·
G — — · Q — — · —
Z — — · ·
N — · K — · — Y — · — —
C — · — ·
D — · · X — · · —
B — · · ·
E · A · — W · — — J · — — —
P · — — ·
R · — · Ä · — · —
L · — · ·
I · · U · · — Ü · · — —
F · · — ·
S · · · V · · · —
That's it from here, Neil. Good luck and have a safe Halloween.
HANK
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Hank Hokamp
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U. S. (American) History has been a hobby of mine for many a moon. When you understand history, you understand basic concepts and ideas. You will learn about cause and effect, relationships and human nature. I seem to have this "savior complex" due to which I seem to be automatically attracted to people who need my help on a daily basis. Since we are the only critters on the planet, how about joining me? Pleasure and satisfaction are your rewards. Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
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19 years which includes research!
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Phi Delta Theta Fraternity; Paralegal Assns.; Noon Optimists; DeMolay
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Champaign (IL) News-Gazette newspaper (Feature writer and City reporter); Galveston News-Tribune; Orlando Sentinel-Star et al.
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Two universities, one college and an institute. My major was Journalism with minors in American History and Sociology.
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46 athletic awards, mostly in basketball, baseball and golf.
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