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The US commemorates 250th anniversary of the ‘great American battle,’ the Battle of Bunker Hill NEW YORK — As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, it might take a moment ...
The American Revolution was not decided at Bunker Hill. But in that spring of 1775 the rebels proved they had the drive to gain their independence.
Tickets are available to hear Atkinson talk about his newest book Monday. He'll appear downtown at the First Presbyterian ...
A massive military parade has been held to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, requested by President Donald Trump ...
Gov. Glenn Youngkin will deliver remarks at the Yorktown Battlefield Monument, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the ...
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A mobile museum is making its way across Virginia, aiming to educate residents about the state's pivotal role in U.S. history. The traveling exhibit, organized by VA250 ...
Since June 1942, the 809-foot-long carrier has been resting on the ocean floor, slipping beneath the waves after Japanese forces torpedoed the ship during the Battle of Midway.. On April 19 and 20 ...
The battle of Midway unfolded over several days in early June 1942, six months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II. U.S. Navy ships defeated a ...
The USS Yorktown wreck is protected and managed by the Naval History and Heritage Command, NOAA said. It serves as a resting place for hundreds of servicemen who were aboard the ship when it sank.
HONOLULU (WKRC) - A Ford automobile was discovered inside the hanger of an American aircraft carrier that sank during World War ll. The USS Yorktown was known to have housed 2,200 personnel and 90 ...
The History Channel’s upcoming two-part docuseries Sitting Bull traces the epic life of the legendary Lakota chief as he fights for his people’s freedom, unifies warring Native nations against ...
In 1942, as the Japanese and the Americans returned from battle, a set of Japanese planes mistakenly tried to land on the USS Yorktown. A similar, yet friendlier, accident would occur after the ...