History Corps

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WASHINGTON - Kentanji Brown Jackson can now add 'Supreme Court Justice' to his title after the US Senate voted to confirm the 51-year-old's seat on the nation's highest court - making history as the first black woman. Jackson, a…

Portland-based organization "She's Speaking" is raising money for Mercy Corps' humanitarian efforts in Ukraine with a benefit concert on April 10. PORTLAND, Ore. – A Portland-based organization is hosting a benefit…

FREMONT — For 160 years, the United States has been uncertain about how best to remember the Civil War.Each generation has dealt with the legacy of war in its own way, often reflecting its own values ​​and experiences.As the debate…

Armen Tashjian pictured during his 100th birthday celebration at St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church You would think that a community like Indian Orchard with its long history would have experienced almost every community possibility.…

FORT BELVOIR, Va. – A young woman, inspired by her father's service in World War II, joined the military to become a nurse.Another young man, motivated by the stories of history and the military's place in it while in elementary school, set…

Calling the US Capitol riot a 'scary moment in history', a federal judge sentenced an Arizona man who entered the US Capitol illegally to 36 months probation, with the first 90 days to be spent in a home of residential transition. Before…

Laurent Roy Ford Lawrence Roy Ford, 93, of Hilliard, died on March 14, 2022 after a long illness and a…

A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 with 132 people on board crashed in the mountains of southern China on a domestic flight on Monday following a sudden drop from cruising altitude. Media said there were no signs of…

The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday designated Bradford Island in the Columbia River and its surrounding waters as a Superfund cleanup site.Environmental, conservation and health groups, along with tribes, lawmakers and state…

Today is Monday, March 14, the 73rd day of 2022. There are 292 days left in the year.Today's highlight in…

Marie Wood encouraged the lives of thousands of students she taught during her four decades as an educator in high schools in Russellville and California. These experiences brought him unexpected recognition from his peers and provided…

OLD TIMES 85 years ago Arrangements were made with John R. Van Arnam's Radio Barn Dance to bring Uncle Ezra Jones and his Radio Gang to Winter Garden under the sponsorship of the Junior Drum and Bugle…

Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author, aeronautical engineer and naval bureau, once said that "a generation that ignores history has no past or future". FIVE YEARS AGO In 2017, John 'Doc' Anderson of…

They remained deep under water for over 200 years. Today, a dozen cannons believed to date from the American Revolutionary War were raised in Savannah, Georgia. Each 5 feet long, the cannons were found by the US Army Corps of Engineers,…

Vernice "FlyGirl" ArmorVernice Armor is a former United States Marine Corps officer. She was the first African-American naval aviator in the Marine Corps and the first black female combat pilot from the United States in the United States…

Join the Aspen Institute Conversations with Great Leaders Series, in memory of Preston Robert Tisch, for a virtual discussion that will examine the challenges facing our society and our planet as we look up and out. Will…

In March 1922, 100 years ago this month, plans were announced in The Adrian Daily Telegram for a 'beautiful new' state park on the eastern shore of Lake Wamplers, at the northern edge of the border of Lenawee County. The creation of Cedar…

I first heard about the Veteran Women's History Project in 2000, when I was looking for a way to kill…

Amid Buffalo Soldier Monument Park at Fort Leavenworth, the names of 841 remarkable women shine brightly. A monument dedicated in November 2018 honors the women of the 6888th or Six-Triple-Eight, the only all-black…

Nautica Jones and Thomas Showers, two senior biology majors, were recently selected for the Louisiana Wildlife Federation Conservation Leadership Corps program. Only 22 students were chosen from 10 Louisiana universities for the program.…

Marine Corps veteran Sebastien Lajeunesse found peace and purpose as he got his hands dirty, tilled the soil and watched the plants grow through his hard work. After being diagnosed with PTSD, it was exactly the escape he was looking for…

A longtime VA scientist, Dr. Ludwig Gross was one of the great pioneers of cancer research and the father of modern retrovirology. Gross, who served in the US Army Medical Corps during World War II, discovered the first two mammalian cancer…

February 15, 2012: There will be no spray park at Thompson Park. And the city will refrain from spending…

The Super Bowl is just hours away, ready to kick off on Sunday. After the greatest season in NFL history, we only have two teams left: the Bengals and the Rams. The…

Author's note: The original article published on January 29, 2022 has been updated with important information not available to the author at the time of writing. During World War II, the William Moses Ward family had…

As he flips through the pages of the past, the yearbook photo of Doctor Harold "Hal" Brown from 1952 brings back memories. Even as a star athlete, he wasn't always treated with respect. Brown first experienced racism at age 6…

A recently published study focuses on projected flood risks for regions and states in the United States, as well as the impacts these events could have on communities in those regions.Published last week in the journal 'Nature Climate…

Mildred Davenport was chosen as the first black woman from the 1st Corps area to be chosen for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1942, when she was 40 years old. His deployment story reported that Davenport spoke three languages, had a…

Feb. 2 - Youth Programs and Young Pacesetters will be among those honored on Saturday at a Cupcakes and Hot Chocolate LegacyKeepers R Us Awards event."Our focus is the next generations," said ShIronbutterfly Ray, founder and organizer of…

Colorado lawmakers will consider a bill to increase wildfire mitigation efforts just a month since a devastating blaze ripped through suburbs north of Denver DENVER (AP) — Colorado!-->…

History links BOSTON, MA. --Boston College's men's track and field team set many personal bests on Sunday afternoon at the John Thomas…

A launch ceremony in New Bern underscored the significance of the launch of eastern North Carolina's latest Tech Bridge on Thursday. The ceremony commemorated the importance of the partnership between Fleet Readiness Center East and Craven…

When America honors men and women for serving their country in the military, Abbey Holloman wants Topsail Beach to have a special place for those occasions.The 14-year-old from Hampstead is working to bring a veterans' memorial to Topsail…

Mattoon, Ill. (WCIA) The Chamber is very pleased to share that Mattoon in Motion welcomes its second Peace Corps Fellow/AmeriCorps through the Western Illinois University Fellows in Community Development program. The scholarship…

Young Okinawans have become more tolerant of US military bases stationed in the prefecture, a trend reflected in the Nago mayoral election won by incumbent Taketoyo Toguchi, a researcher on Okinawan!--googleon:index-->…

Ray Schoonover, aka the Blacksmith, has a fascinating history within the MCU, being intrinsically tied to both Daredevil and the Punisher. The blacksmith was one of daredevil main…

Several numbered streets in the Carmel Arts and Design District will have new names starting next week that pay homage to the area's history. The city has worked with the Carmel Clay Historical Society to create many new…

CALIFORNIA, January 18, 2022 – Today Governor Gavin Newsom and leaders of California's college and university systems joined Director of Services Josh Fryday to launch the largest statewide investment in a university services…

The McLean County History Museum Archives serves as the repository for the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project. The project houses a diverse collection of materials that tell the rich stories of black residents who…

This man was found near Houghton, Michigan. He doesn't remember who he is and may have been a veteran.The Houghton County Veterans Services office is asking the public to help identify the man pictured above. He was found wandering near…

WAVERLY, Tenn. (WTVF) - The federal government is committing thousands of dollars to investigate how and why Trace Creek in Waverly gets so flooded during heavy rains. Although the 2021 flood was by far the worst in the city's history, it…

Dylan Teves stays at home. The Seattle Sounders announced the signing of local player Dylan Teves from the University of Washington on Tuesday. Teves, 21, spent four years at Sounders Academy before joining the Huskies…

“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we applied our best to the task at hand. »Vince Lombardi. The above quote aptly…

Ask any Marine if he remembers the first day he became a Marine and you'll likely be told it was training camp graduation day. Whether it's Parris Island or San Diego, it wasn't until the senior graduation program officer…

On January 6, 1967, Operation Deckhouse V was launched in the Mekong Delta during the Vietnam War. The ten-day sweep was a coordinated joint operation between the United States Marine Corps and the Republic of Vietnam Marine…

As the eyes of the world turn to the deployment of a new space telescope, the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF) highlights the latest astronauts to visit one.The foundation, which maintains the Space Mirror Memorial and operates the…

An aerial view of Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Which is the headquarters of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex. The AEDC is upgrading two of its altitude test cells at the airbase's engine…

The New York Giants have almost ended their totally disappointing 2021 season. At the start of Week 17, the Giants sit at the bottom of the NFC East with a 4-11 record. The team will travel to Chicago to face the Bears in the…

Kris hutson (Photo: © Daniel Dunn, USA TODAY Sports) I'm not going to ask you to ignore everything you watched on Wednesday night. Yes, the Ducks did the boat race, especially in the first 30 minutes. The Sooners have…

Paul Arizin didn't invent the jump shot, but he adapted his own unique modifications as it evolved. Jumping like no one had done before, almost stopping in midair to avoid, Arizin released the ball during his defender's descent. It was…

Despite the heroism portrayed by both Leckie and Eugene in The Pacific, what the show doesn't tell the viewer is the lives they lived after the war. HBO The pacific introduced viewers Robert…

During the playoff expansion talks, the idea was floated in the discussions about breaking up the Group of Five to hold their own playoff. The 2021 Frisco Bowl game would undoubtedly be a playoff game in a world with an exclusive…

From the archives of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin:December 15, 1948Building permits in Walla Walla soared…

December 17, 1869: The East Tennessee Union Flag has announced sad news. “We learn that…

SHERIDAN - Next week Sheridan City Council will consider approving a general survey study into the concrete…

The Emotional Specter was a notable addition to the Green Lantern mythos, but the changes to the franchise have given a new twist to the fan-favorite concept. Warning! Spoilers for Green…

Today in history Today is Sunday, December 12, the 346th day of 2021. There are 19 days left in the year. Today's highlight in history: On December 12, 2015, nearly 200 nations gathered in Paris adopted the…

Mark Haddad, unanimously appointed city administrator in November, attended his first city council meeting, The Jamestown Press reported on December 16, 2004. Haddad replaces Mary Anne Crawford after her resignation to accept an…

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4 December 1868: The flag of the East Tennessee Union gave a stern warning to parents, as well as young…

It's not beach season, but fall and winter are great times to visit Jersey Shore beaches. Less crowded and plenty of parking lol but seriously its a very scenic walk and a day trip. If you plan to hike the beach in the fall and winter,…

The Liberian National Bar Association concluded its annual bar convention in Ganta, Nimba County, with the election of a new corps of officers to run the affairs of the corps for another three years.The convention, which has been described…

It's 2:00 am here in Raleigh and I'm still not getting off the high tonight. I made a commitment to take my daughter to a birthday party tomorrow to a location where I will have to check with my wife in the morning for the exact…

THEOOK IS from the benches atop the Red Rocks Amphitheater and the Denver skyline is barely visible in the distance. The venue, surrounded by sandstone cliffs, is where many Colorado residents saw their first gig and fitness junkies…

Rear Adm. Lorin Selby, chief of naval research, delivers remarks at the HACKtheMACHINE unmanned competition in Alexandria, Va., Nov. 17. Unmanned HACKtheMACHINE is the first in a series of public-facing technology challenges aimed at…

The threat of wildfires weighed heavily on the keepers of Point San Luis Lighthouse - a voluntary,…

Lance Corporal William Murphy Ilardi Private First Class Logan Patrick O'Grady Last winter two Garden City residents Lance Corporal William Murphy Ilardi and Private First Class Logan Patrick O'Grady became two of the quarantined…

The $ 1.2 trillion infrastructure package signed by President Joe Biden on Monday will not go down in history as a milestone in the United States' efforts to control the climate crisis. An analysis of the Princeton University bill,…

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Don Granato turned to Marc Pysyk to play a high role with the Sabers' defense that needs a deep breath against the Washington Capitals on Monday.Pysyk moved up to a defensive pair with Rasmus Dahlin and skated 10:15 p.m., her highest ice…

Photo by Jim Tate Justin Guggisberg and RJ Hogrefe share with other veterans the benefits that the Southwest Minnesota State University Veterans Resource Center has to offer. !-->…

By Holly Logan-Arrington, Robins Public Affairs / Posted on October 28, 2021…

The Cadet Corps celebrated the theft of the big pumpkin in honor of Halloween with masks, candy and…

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed redesigned voting cards that pave a safer path for the GOP's shrinking majority, leaving opponents to hope the courts will block the new gerrymandered districts before they…

ENVIRONMENT William Swansey "Bill" Welsh is a man of widely varying interests who has combined careers in education and numismatics, or coin collector, with a dedication to ministry that has led him to serve 31 years in two Churches of…

GULFPORT, Mississippi (WLOX) - The wheels of progress on the renovation of the former Job Corps site in Gulfport are finally starting to roll. After years of planning and months of protesting the construction contract, the $ 43 million…

The Freedom Train visited Montclair in October 1948 during its travels in the lower 48 states. (SHORT MONTCLAIR PUBLIC LIBRARY)By MARISA SHAARIFor the Montclair localOn Thursday, October 21, 1948, the Freedom Train passed through…

LIMA - WWII reenactments took over Lauer Farms over the weekend to give the public a glimpse of some of the equipment and uniforms used during this historic war.On Saturday, Lauer Farms, 800 Roush Road, Lima, turned into a battlefield,…

The annual “Four Centuries in a Weekend” event features over 30 local historic sites.Union County, NJ - Union County's annual “Four Centuries in One Weekend: A Journey Through Union…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, received the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) scholarship.This was in a statement to the Online forum and signed by Director of…

Cpl. Duane Dewey receives the Medal of Honor from President Dwight Eisenhower at the White House, March 12, 1953. (Congressional Medal of Honor Society) Korean!-->…

Tracy conrad | Desert Sun SpecialTwo old friends, once business partners and then enemy rivals, were both late sick. They had been separated for more than two decades, although their lives and careers were inextricably linked. By an…

The White House press corps is in trouble again because President Biden, whom many reporters applauded in last year's election, repeatedly stiffened them, refusing to answer questions and - more recently - throwing them out of the Oval…

Mary Beard, Twelve Caesars: Images of Power from the Ancient World to the Modern, Princeton University Press, 384 pages, £ 30 (hb)Cambridge University researcher Mary Beard reviews 2,000 years of art, analyzing how "portraits…