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New comic book tells tale of Civil War’s first Black Medal of Honor recipient
Sgt. William Carney, whose Civil War heroism was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the movie "Glory," will get his own comic ...
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‘We Should All Feel Ashamed’: Donald Trump’s Reaction to Wounded American Soldiers In Video Leaves Critics Dumbfounded
President Donald Trump is quick to surround himself with the accoutrements of patriotism — American flags, Lee Greenwood, ...
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Why the American flag appears backwards on military uniforms
Rooted in war history, the reversed American flag on military uniforms and moving vehicles follows US Flag Code, ensuring it ...
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80 years ago, American soldiers captured the center of Nazi Germany
Eight decades ago, U.S. Army soldiers raised the American flag in the center of Nuremberg. They stood atop a bunker adorned with Nazi symbols, now in the hands of Allied forces after five days of ...
The Union flew the white flag of surrender at Fort Sumter. Now it's up for auction in Greenville.
A Charleston, South Carolina surrender flag, Confederate documents, and Union soldier items among historic Civil War ...
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The evolution of the American Revolution can be seen in these historic flags on display in Philadelphia
The Museum of the American Revolution shows how the shifting ideals of American liberty can be traced in the historic flags ...
Flags remain at half-staff for fallen soldier from suburbs
Illinois flags will remain at half-staff Thursday ahead of funeral services for a fallen soldier and suburban father who was killed during a training accident in March.