Memorial Day

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The History of Memorial Day

May 26, 2025 btwuser 0

Memorial Day is an American holiday to honor members of the military who lost their lives during wars or conflicts. Many local communities hold patriotic […]

May 24, 2017 btwuser 0

For many of us, Memorial Day signals the unofficial start of summer. However, there is more to this holiday than swimming pools, picnics, and backyard […]

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Stuff YOU Should Know

June 9, 2016 btwuser 0

U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Fights for Equal Pay In March, five members of the women’s soccer team playing for the United States in the upcoming […]

Memorial Day Rememberances

May 22, 2015 btwuser 0

Monuments and memorials tie us to our past and teach us lessons for the future. Official memorials must be pre-approved by an act of Congress. […]

Dusk view of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Monumental Memorials

May 26, 2014 btwuser 0

The Washington Monument reopened earlier this month. It was closed for three years after a rare and minor earthquake in 2011 caused structural damage, making […]