Presentations
Michael tailors the content of each presentation to the specific nature of the event, organization and audience. All of Michael’s presentations are accompanied by a unique variety of slides, with recently released images, many of which the audiences have not seen previously.
The following is a partial list of available topics:
Pearl Harbor – Conspiracy!
- A look at the conspiracy theories that FDR allowed the attack.
- Historical events and facts behind the theory.
Pearl Harbor – A Moment in Time
- The events leading up to the Raid on Pearl Harbor.
- Personal accounts of significant participants.
Pearl Harbor – Spies and Traitors
- The Japanese Spy Network prior to Pearl Harbor.
- The involvement of Nazi Spies.
- The acts of American and British traitors regarding Pearl Harbor.
Pearl Harbor – Submarines and Symbols
- The Japanese mission
- The aftermath of the submarine actions at Pearl Harbor.
Pearl Harbor – The Ships of the Fleets – Japan and America
- The USN ships at Pearl Harbor.
- The Japanese Kido Butai Strike Force.
Pearl Harbor – The Raid on December 7th, 1941
- The historical facts leading up to the Raid.
- The actual Raid.
- The Aftermath.
Pearl Harbor – Attack on Battleship Row by Aircraft and Submarines
- The events leading up to the Attack on Battleship Row.
- The actual Attack by aircraft and submarine.
- The Aftermath.
Pearl Harbor – The Aircraft at the time Of the Attack – Part 1
- The American Aircraft in the Hawaiian Islands.
- The American Aircraft on the US Naval ships of the Pacific Fleet.
Pearl Harbor – The Aircraft at the time of the Attack – Part 2
- The Japanese Aircraft of the Kido Butai Attack Force.
Pearl Harbor – Leadership and Communication
- The Japanese and American political and command structure.
- The role communication played in the success and failure of the missions.
Pearl Harbor – The Heroic Men at Pearl Harbor
- A look at the personal accounts of true heroism on December 7th.
- Many never seen before photos of that Day of Infamy.
Pearl Harbor – The U.S. Marine Detachment
- Marines aboard the U.S.S. ARIZONA.
- 83 heroic men who fought and died that Day of Infamy.
Pearl Harbor – The Sinking of the U.S.S. ARIZONA
- U.S.S. ARIZONA destroyed in the first few minutes.
- 1177 men died that Day of Infamy.
Pearl Harbor – The Sinking of the U.S.S. OKLAHOMA
- 429 men trapped and died when she capsized.
- Hit by more torpedoes than any other ship that day.
After PT-109 – JFK and PT-59
- PT-109 is sunk. JFK stays to continue fighting.
- JFK commands in combat for 3 more months on PT-59.
The first American PT Boat – C.S.S. DAVID – 1863
- Confederate States of America – 1st combat PT Boat.
- The successful attack at Charleston, SC.
Midway – America’s Turning Point
- The WW2 story behind the epic battle.
- A look at the key figures that led America to victory.
Medal of Honor Recipients of World War II and America’s Astronauts
- Individual accounts of the men who risked and gave their lives for their fellow brothers in arms, for freedom, and for their country at war and at peace.
- Astronaut profiles of America’s finest.
Guadalcanal – “The Cactus Air Force”
- Detailed account of the heroic effort of Army, Navy, and US. Marine pilots in the early days of World War II.
P.T. Boats of World War II
- The development of one of the smallest warships of the war.
- The exploits of U.S. President John F. Kennedy and others.
Submarines in the Pacific War
- Detailed accounts of the men and their submarines.
- The failure of the Japanese command structure.
- The success of the U.S. Fleet subs.
Exotic Aircraft of World War II
- The winners and losers with some wild and crazy designs.
- A look at the rocket and jet planes for both Allied and Axis countries.
- Why America was so successful in aviation.
Hollywood Goes to War
- A detailed look at some of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars.
- Movie star contributions during the war.
Finding Amelia – The Search for Amelia Earhart
- A look at the historic background and current information on a true legend. Still today, America’s Greatest Mystery.
- Presentation on the theories and evidence plus a look at the 2021 and 2022 expeditions to locate A.E.
AIRCRAFT PROFILE
- If it flies, a detailed presentation on flying machines throughout history.
- Extensive PowerPoint photos and statistics.
- A look at the men and women that designed, built, and flew.
JFK and the U.S. Secret Service
- The USSS detail on the day of the assassination.
- The “lost” evidence and what may have happened.
Women Airforce Service Pilots – WASPS
- 1038 women pilots served in the U.S. Armed Forces during WW2.
- A look at the history of the WASPS and some of the 38 women pilots who lost their lives.
The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot
- The battle that ended the Imperial Japanese Navy’s ability to wage offensive actions.
- Personal stories of the USN Aces that effectively destroyed IJN Airpower in the Pacific.
U.S.S. ALLIGATOR – 1862
- First submarine of the U.S. Navy.
- Many first in submarine warfare.
- Lost in a storm off Cape Hatteras in 1863.
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