Which famous athletes have served in the United States Military? There are many who have served with distinction and made headlines as professional sports stars. This article can’t name them all, but here are some of the most compelling stories. Joe Lewis Boxer Joe Lewis was a pioneer and an activist as well as a […]
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The Department of Veteran Affairs was created, as the VA mission statement says, to “fulfill President Lincoln’s promise” to provide for those who serve in uniform and their families. Qualifying active duty, Guard, Reserve, veterans, spouses, and dependents are included under the VA “umbrella” of service and care. The VA describes itself on the official […]
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The American flag obviously has an important place in American history. The flag is raised and lowered at military bases all over the world for reveille and retreat; this raising and lowering symbolically opens and closes the duty day and pays homage to the fallen. Flags are lowered to half-staff during periods of national mourning, […]
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The National World War One Museum official site describes the institution as “America’s only museum dedicated to sharing the stories of the Great War through the eyes of those who lived it.” Located in Kansas City, Missouri, this museum has a history that goes all the way to the days immediately following WWI, as we’ll […]
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Just prior to the American Revolution of 1776, the Continental Congress passed laws creating a Continental Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, with General George Washington as the Commander-in-Chief. The earliest days of the U.S. military were a bit like today–there wasn’t a coalition, per se, but U.S. troops were supported by French soldiers during the […]
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On Sept. 11, 2001, 19 people associated with the terrorist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and flew them as weapons against targets in New York City, the Pentagon, and a failed attempt which crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. History.com reports some 3,000 people were killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks; American foreign policy […]
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Most Americans are familiar with the term “Gold Star family,” referring to military families who have lost a loved one who served. Some might not know that the origin of the Gold Star designation is tied to the origin of Blue Star families. More than one million, seven thousand family members support their military loved […]
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Here is a list of the 31 presidents who served in the U.S. military. It would be easy to assume that an American President must have some background in military service–the President is the Commander-In-Chief, after all. But the reality is that military service is NOT a prerequisite to hold the highest office in America. […]
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Ms. Veteran America may appear to be a beauty pageant in the same mold as Miss America, Miss World, or similar events. But this contest is different in that it has a purpose far beyond the scope of the event itself; a private charitable organization called Final Salute, Inc. is the direct beneficiary of the […]
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What Is Voice Of America? This international broadcasting organization has been operating since World War Two. Created during the war as a way to counter Nazi propaganda, the agency broadcasts in more than 40 languages and the Voice of America (VOA) official site boasts a weekly audience estimated at over 280 million. From humble beginnings […]
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