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U.S. Historical Monuments and Landmarks
/**/ The U.S. Capitol, Jefferson Memorial, and Washington Memorial as seen from the Lincoln Memorial. Explore a variety of facts, images, and the significance of some of the most famous landmarks…U.S. Historical Monuments
Explore a variety of facts, images, and the significance of some of the most famous landmarks and monuments, including the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and the White House. The Statue of…Joseph Jones Reynolds Biography
Joseph Jones ReynoldsUnion generalBorn: 1/4/1822Birthplace: Flemingsburg, Ky. Born in Kentucky, Reynolds moved to Lafayette, Ind., with his family in 1837. A year later he entered Wabash…Memorial Day: Origins and Importance of Remembrance
While the beginning of summer might signal the imminence of flipping burgers on the grill and hosting tailgates or patio parties, it is also an important time for us to remember the millions of men…The Battle of Iwo Jima
From Allied invasion to national symbol Related Links Slideshow: Statues of Washington, D.C. World War II Axis Powers Allies Memorial Day During the winter of 1945, in the…Memorial Day
A Day for the Deceased The Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery commemorates American war dead from the World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam.Photo Credit: Arttoday.com Memorial Day…Veterans Day
Veterans’ Statistics, Veterans Day History, War Poetry, and More Also known as Remembrance Day around the world, this is an important date on the calendar. This day is set aside for commemorating…Landmarks
Arlington National Cemetery Mount Rushmore The Supreme Court Building The Liberty Bell The Washington Monument The White House U.S. Capitol…Burial Places of the Presidents
Learn where each deceased U.S. president is buried, from George Washington in Virginia to Ronald Reagan in California. President Burial place Washington Mt. Vernon, Va. J. Adams…Thomas E. Selfridge
First Lieutenant Thomas E. Selfridge of the United States Army was a pioneer in the development of air travel and the first air crash fatality. A graduate of the West Point military academy,…