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What is Flag Day? What to know about the annual commemoration on Friday
NBC Chicago· 5 days agoAccording to the United States’ Department of Veterans Affairs, the observance celebrates the...
Vietnam veterans sharing their stories at 50th year commemoration at MOA
MPR News· 6 days agoCATHY WURZER: Well, a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War begins today at the...
Hundreds of Vietnam vets honored at Mall of America
MPR News· 4 days agoHundreds of Vietnam War veterans from across the state made their way to the Mall of America for an event to honor ...
Star-spangled banner still waves boldly as always, Flag Day reminds Americans
United Press International via Yahoo News· 5 days agoAccording to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Flag Day marks the anniversary of June 14, 1777 ...
Northern Nevada military news briefs
Nevada Appeal· 21 hours agoThe Barracuda Championship will host Heroes Hangout from July 18-21. It is a complimentary hosted suite at the PGA tour event honoring military members...
Another benefit of a good night's sleep? You might be less lonely, study finds.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoThe average age of the study’s 2,297 participants was 44. Just over half were male. Participants completed an online sleep health...study included researchers from Virginia ...
Why is today Flag Day? Here's when and why Flag Day was created
Florida Today via Yahoo News· 5 days agoUnited States that celebrates the adoption of the country's national flag. The day also honors the principles of freedom, unity, and ...
On this day in history, June 14, 1777, Congress adopts 'Stars and Stripes' flag, the 'new...
AOL· 5 days agoThe U.S. flag was adopted on this day in history, June 14, 1777 — a day that would become known as "Flag Day" more than a century later. A symbol of freedom to many throughout ...
Editorial: D-Day, and pride in America as democracy’s defender
South Florida Sun Sentinel via Yahoo News· 2 days agoA special poignancy surrounded the recent ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied...
New Fisher House at Arkansas VA hospital to offer comfort for families of patients
KARK via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe Fisher House will support the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System and will offer space...