Edward C. Smith: In Defense of Robert E. Lee Commentary-Authorship Confirmed! Edward C. Smith: In Defense of Robert E. Lee Commentary-Authorship Confirmed! Summary of eRumor: A commentary by a black man named Edward C. Smith was published under the headline, “In Defense of Robert E. Lee,” in the Washington Post on August 21, 1999. The Truth: We can confirm that the Washington Post published an op-ed […]
President Obama Apologized for Dropping Atomic Bombs on Japan-Fiction! Did President Obama apologize for dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima?
Trump Gave $25,000 to Veteran Freed from Mexican Jail-Truth! Donald Trump gave $25,000 to a veteran who was released from a Mexican jail.
Owen John Baggett Killed Japanese Pilot in Mid Air-Reported as Truth! Legend has it that Owen John Baggett shot down a Japanese Zero with a revolver while parachuting to the ground.
‘The True Military Record of John McCain’ A viral email that claims to tell about “the true military record of John McCain” argues that the Arizona senator isn't a true war hero.
Jade Helm 15 Military Training Exercise Prep for Martial Law, World War III-Fiction! A real military training exercise called Jade Helm 15 is designed to prepare the military to impose martial law, or to prepare them for World War III.
Baker Company photo tribute to 9-11-Truth! Baker Company Tribute to 9/11 from Iraq-Truth! Summary of eRumor: This one is a picture that shows Marines in a formation that spells the message “9-11, WE REMEMBER” when taken from the air. The Truth: According to an article in The Herald of Rock Hill, South Carolina, this picture was taken September 11, 2003, […]
Mass Re-enlistment on July 4th-Truth! A re-enlistment swearing in ceremony was held July 4, 2008 at Al Faw Palace in Baghdad, Iraq officiated by General Petraeus.
Camel spiders in the gulf-Truth! Camel Spiders in the Gulf-Truth! But It’s a Close-up! Summary of eRumor: Photo of a gigantic spider allegedly caught by military members serving in Iraq. The Truth: We haven’t tracked down exactly who took this picture or when and where, but the chances are good that it’s authentic. Camel spiders are real, are large, and […]
