Most lives have “best years” and “worst years,” and even relatively easy-to-remember “best days and worst days.” These are private events, days known only to the individuals and their closest family members and friends, and include weddings, births, graduations and other such milestones. 

The occasions for widespread public joy are few and far between. The greatest such days I can recall in my life are the days marking the fall of the Berlin Wall, the return of America’s hostages from Iran on the day of President Ronald Reagan’s inauguration, and the return of our POWs from Vietnam in groups in early 1973. 

Now, Monday, October 13, 2025, enters that small but very important list of history’s good milestones. 10/13/25 will always be an Ebeneezer to the courage and endurance of the captives, the fearlessness of soldiers, the resolve of diplomats, the iron will of families, the help of true allies, and the triumph of good over evil. 

Of course, the battle for peace and stability in the Middle East is ongoing. Israel........

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