This country was the first to form a sizable force of parachute troops prior to World War II.
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Daily Quiz for February 16, 2013
Esther S. Manz of Milwaukee founded this weight-loss organization in 1948.
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Legislation to restore Washington’s Birthday reintroduced
Rep. Frank Wolf, R-VA, reintroduced legislation calling for George Washington’s birthday to be celebrated on Feb. 22, the actual date of birth of the man called the Father of our Our Country.
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Daily Quiz for February 15, 2013
Rumors persist that this 19th century U.S. president was actually born in Quebec, Canada.
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‘Saving Lincoln’ – Movie Review
The independent film ‘Saving Lincoln’ is a small, shining gem, a movie with heart and brains about Abraham Lincoln and his friend and bodyguard Ward Hill Lamon.
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Why do some people still fly the Confederate flag?
Why do some people still fly the Confederate flag? Thank you, Teri Bennett Dear […]
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Daily Quiz for February 14, 2013
This man gave World War II General Omar Bradley the nickname "the GI General."
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Washington DC Civil War Sites
[nggallery id=128] Union soldiers, civilian workers and contrabands made the U.S. Capital the world’s […]
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Daily Quiz for February 13, 2013
This word comes from the Arabic words for "house of manufacture."
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Operation Homecoming Gallery
Recently released American POWs as they return home from Vietnam 40 years ago. See more on MHQ Facebook!