Lawrence Koppy
Lawrence Koppy is an Oregon native living in the high desert of Central Oregon. He has been a small business owner for many years supplying services to architectural and engineering firms.
He is a graduate of Eastern Oregon University with degrees in writing and history along with having personal interests in travel, art, and the outdoors. In his younger days he traveled through Central Europe by bicycle while getting to see Eastern Europe on a cycling tour the summer before the Wall came down. In the late 80's had the opportunity to hike a length of the Everest Trail in Nepal.
He comes to online writing hoping to entertain and inform those kind enough to stop by and read his articles while polishing his skills at the same time. Your comments are welcome and appreciated.
Latest Articles
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How Eisenhower Sealed France's Fate at Dien Bien Phu
Determined to keep America out of Vietnam, Eisenhower denied help to the French who lost the battle of Dien Bien Phu and their colonies in Vietnam.
Apr 28, 2011
- Lawrence Koppy
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President Eisenhower and France's War in Vietnam
In 1954 France sought American help in defeating the Vietminh at Dien Bien Phu to avoid the loss of their colonies in Vietnam.
Apr 21, 2011
- Lawrence Koppy
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How Chevrolet's ยด55 V-8 Engine Changed the American Auto Industry
Designed by GM engineer Ed Cole, the '55 Chevy started the march to bigger, more powerful engines for American car manufacturers.
Apr 4, 2011
- Lawrence Koppy
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Traveling to the Town of Melaque on Mexico's Pacific Coast
This small Mexican village offers a relaxing, tropical getaway for people seeking an alternative to busy resort towns.
Mar 28, 2011
- Lawrence Koppy
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The Dream that Foretold of Abraham Lincoln's Assassination
Three days before being shot, Abraham Lincoln related to friends a haunting dream that was a premonition of his own death.
Mar 13, 2011
- Lawrence Koppy
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From Russia, With Love - Book Review
Ian Fleming's timeless secret agent, James Bond, is targeted for death in this entertaining spy novel from the 007 series.
Mar 6, 2011
- Lawrence Koppy
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Wyatt Earp's Life After The O.K. Corral Gunfight
After avenging his older brother's murder, Earp lived to see the legend surrounding his life grow larger with the passing years.
Feb 26, 2011
- Lawrence Koppy
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Admiral Karl Donitz and Nazi Germany's Surrender in 1945
Hitler's successor worked to keep an escape route open for refugees fleeing the Soviet Red Army's advance as World War II was coming to an end.
Feb 20, 2011
- Lawrence Koppy
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George Mardikian, Restaurateur and Medal of Freedom Winner
The Armenian immigrant brought his country's food to San Francisco and helped improve the diet of United States soldiers during the Korean War.
Feb 14, 2011
- Lawrence Koppy
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The Candy Empire of Milton Hershey, Maker of the Hershey Bar
Despite numerous business failures and financial setbacks, Milton Hershey persevered to become a household name and world-wide figure in the candy business.
Feb 7, 2011
- Lawrence Koppy
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