Congress has given one of its highest final tributes, a lying in honor ceremony at the Capitol, to Medal of Honor Recipient Ralph Puckett Jr. He led an outnumbered company in battle during the Korean War and was the last surviving veteran of that war to receive the Medal of Honor
By STEPHEN GROVES (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday — a lying in honor ceremony at the Capitol — to Ralph Puckett Jr., who led an outnumbered company in battle during the Korean War and was the last surviving veteran of that war to receive the […]
PINEVILLE, Mo. — Work is continuing on a new mural in McDonald County. Local artist Sheena Standingbear has been working on a patriotic-themed painting, in Pineville, on the side of American Legion Post 392 for four days now. It's going to be a depiction of a bald eagle landing on an American flag. Standingbear was []
As I pulled into the parking lot behind headquarters (building 100), I took notice of a Soldier making haste for a white pickup truck holding up his hand for me to stop.
People who want to be present at the May 4 Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam square in Amsterdam must have a reservation, organisers Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 Mei have said. The measure is a result of a decision by Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema to tighten up security at the event, during which the Netherlands remembers the Dutch who died in World War II and subsequent wars. The measures include allowing fewer people into the area around the Dam due
The All-China Federation of Trade Unions will hold a commendatory ceremony on Sunday in Beijing to grant honors to worker models and collectives with outstanding performance.
"What I will tell you is, for 29, David lived. He lived a beautiful life for a young man, and I try to bank on the way he lived his life and not the way he left," Jodi says.
Five people were killed in work zone crashes last year on West Virginia highways.
A crown gathered for a remembrance ceremony at the Oklahoma City National
Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema is “a bit nervous” for the National Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square on Saturday, she said on Nieuwsuur on Tuesday evening. This year, the city took extra security measures to prevent spontaneous protests or disruptions. People had to book a spot to attend the commemoration on Dam Square.
The 12th annual Earth Day Clean-Up event is set to take place on Saturday throughout Westfield.
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Every year on April 22, we celebrate in order to recognize the importance of protecting the environment. If you’re a frequent traveler, it’s worth considering how to limit your carbon footprint and environmental impact. Whether opting to take the train instead of …