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On this day in history, May 23, 1900, Sgt. William H. Carney receives Medal of Honor
Fox News via Yahoo News· 4 days agoOn this day in history, Sgt. William Carney received the Congressional Medal of Honor — the first...
On This Day, May 24: 21 die in mass shooting at Uvalde, Texas, school
United Press International via Yahoo News· 1 day agoOn May 24, 2022, a mass shooting at a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school left 19 students and two...
Kevin Costner recalls meeting two future Oscar winners on set of Field of Dreams
The Independent US via AOL· 2 days agoThe movie, which has been 35 years in the making and is funded by the actor himself, is a four-part...
"Rebel Falls" the Civil War Spy story recreates history through the lens of fiction
The Post-Star· 3 days agoTim Wendel released his newest book last week, “Rebel Falls,” anAmerican Civil War story about...
Ask Sam: History of Memorial Day
Winston-Salem Journal· 7 hours agoMonday is Memorial Day. Answer: During and after the Civil War, many communities had local observances to commemorate veterans from their areas who had...
What Is Chicory, and Why Is It Blended in Coffee?
Food & Wine via Yahoo News· 5 days ago"During the Union blockade of New Orleans during the American Civil War chicory provided a way to stretch coffee rations." The root of ...
Memorial Day ceremony is Monday
The Sanford Herald, N.C. via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe annual commemoration features speakers, remembrances and prayers, according to the Lee County Veterans Council. Everyone is invited to attend. Memorial Day began as an event to honor Union ...
Memorial Day Activities...
Valley City Times Record· 5 hours agoAcross the U.S. Memorial Day will be celebrated on Monday, May 27, 2024. It may be those things but the true meaning behind Memorial Day focuses on just...
Our View: Memorial Day belongs first to our war dead
North Platte Telegraph· 1 day agoThe Civil War had been over barely three years when Union Gen. John A. Logan called on all Northern veterans to observe “Decoration Day” in honor of all...
5 things to know about Memorial Day, including its evolution and controversies
Houston Chronicle· 3 days agoMemorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members. But...
