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National Medal of Honor Day
The Medal of Honor is a U.S. military decoration awarded to armed forces personnel who have distinguished themselves in actual combat by acts of valor. It was established on July 13, 1862, and National Medal of Honor Day is observed on March 25 each year.
7 Lucky Irish Facts
Americans on St. Patrick's Day — Your Business Needs to Know!
Eight beautiful facts about Washington's Cherry Blossoms
End of the Gulf War 1991 — Bringing Our Troops Home
Each year on March 10, we celebrate the return of U.S. troops home from the 1991 Gulf War, also known as Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Kuwait War, First Iraq War, or Iraq War (until this moniker was used to refer to the second war with Iraq in 2003). The World's 8-month War The conflict began in August of 1990 when Saddam Hussein's Iraqi military invaded Kuwait. This action resulted in an immediate response from the global community, which ultimately gave Iraq until January 15, 1991 to withdraw from Kuwait. When it did not, the 35-nation counter-offensive known as Operation...
7 Common Misconceptions About the American Flag
A Brief History of the Bennington Flag
March is National Red Cross Month
Locating Planet X (Pluto)
The Bedford Flag, a Brief History
American enigma
The Bedford flag is one of the oldest flags in American history, and one that harbors many secrets since its origin and past use are not well documented. It is, by today's customs, unusual in shape and design. It is nearly square, measuring 29 x 27 inches, not unlike the painted battle [...]