Firefighters battle multiple blazes in Appomattox following red flag warning
APPOMATTOX, Va. (WSET) — Firefighters were working hard after a red flag warning was issued over the weekend. Saturday was ...
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A second civil war
Since then, our beautiful country has fought two other wars. We call them the First and Second World War. We have endured ...
Portland Press Herald20d
The death of Maine’s greatest legend, Chamberlain
From his exemplary service in the American Civil War to his courageous ... the “surrender of Arms and Flags of Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia” at Appomattox Courthouse, just days before ...
Niagara Gazette3d
A visit to Appomattox, where America’s Civil War neared its end
Fifty-five years of living in the Southeast during which we enjoyed lots of travel resulted in visiting most of the National ...
Army's Fort Benning gets name back — this time, honoring Nebraska WWI hero
After two years as Fort Moore, the Army base formerly known as Fort Benning is getting its old name back. Now it's being ...
Smithsonian Magazine17d
The Story Behind the World-Famous Photograph of U.S. Marines Raising the American Flag During the Battle of Iwo Jima
Three of the participants, Strank, Block and Sousley, went on to die in later phases of the battle. Film footage taken of the flag-raising in action proves the photo’s authenticity, though the ...
BLM, Pride and other flags may be prohibited on public buildings under new NC bill
Flags flying above public places may be limited under a new North Carolina bill. State Rep. Brian Echevarria (R-Cabarrus) read the Depoliticize Government Property Act to the Judiciary 1 Committee ...
National Post25d
Stephen Harper: The raucous birth of our great flag
In any case, a new flag debate broke out almost as soon as the fighting ended. The groundwork was being laid during the war itself. As WWII progressed, the Canadian Red Ensign increasingly ...