Judge Alston determined the move would not disturb neighboring gravesites. District Court Judge Rossie Alston decided on Tuesday that the Department of Defense will not disturb gravesites by…
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Interior Department Establishes 18 New Landmarks
The national sites span thirteen states. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland designated 16 new historic landmarks and two national landmarks this month, adding historic locations to the over 3,200…
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New York Fire Department Adds 43 Names to 9/11 Memorial
Flag gardens are expected across the country as people remember the tragedy. The New York City Fire Department has added 43 names to the World Trade Center Memorial…
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President Honors Emmett Till with New Monument
As he signed a proclamation, the president stated, “Only with truth comes healing, justice, repair, and another step forward.“ President Joe Biden signed a proclamation this week that…
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79th Anniversary of D-Day Honors Sacrifices of WWII Soldiers
Ceremonies pay tribute to heroes of the Second World War. A D-Day tribute was held at the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach, where U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin…
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Native American Veterans Memorial Dedicated
Reception held at the White House. The dedication of the Native American Veterans Memorial drew hundreds of Native Americans to the National Museum of the American Indian in…
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President Creates New National Monument in Colorado
Will honor veterans and indigenous people. President Joe Biden signed a proclamation Wednesday establishing a new national monument in North Central Colorado. The Camp-Hale-Continental Divide National Monument, his first…
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George Washington Memorial Parkway Rehabilitation Begins
Scenic roadway to receive $161 million update through Interior Department. The National Park Service participated in a groundbreaking ceremony last week, kicking off the $161 million effort to…
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House Votes to Remove Confederate Statues from Capitol
Representatives voted 305-113 in favor of the measure. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved the removal of statues of Confederate leaders from the Capitol Building by a…
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Interior Adds Battlefield Monument to National Park System
Signing ceremony joined by Senator McConnell. The Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday that Secretary Bernhardt and Senator McConnell had come together at the U.S. Capitol to…
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