How two brothers tried to photograph the last survivors of the Revolutionary War
In the 1860s, two brothers from Connecticut endeavored to photograph veterans of the American Revolution who could have ...
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Voting open: Here’s where to cast your ballot for a new Illinois flag
SPRINGFIELD — Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be accepted ...
The Big Issue14d
'Dictators die, the people live on': What Syria's revolution means for those who fled Assad's regime
People from as far as Liverpool and Leeds gathered, joyously singing, dancing, crying and waving Syria’s revolutionary flag. Fireworks and music lasted well into the night. This day celebrated the ...
NorthJersey.com17d
Flags at half staff today; Carter’s death adds more history to Trump’s inauguration
Flags across the country will be lowered to half-staff until late next month to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. According to U.S. flag code, flags must be ...
Wanted in Rome17d
The history of the Italian national flag
Before unification in 1861, each republic in Italy had a different flag. When Napoleon started conquering Italian states after the French Revolution began in 1789, he changed the landscape of Italy, ...
The Atlantic18d
World War I in Photos: Introduction
In 1914, the German Army sought a swift decisive victory over France, invading from the north. The plan failed, leading to a years-long bloody stalemate where millions of soldiers braved horrific ...
Associated Press20d
Why are US flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day?
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The flag flies at half-staff for the late President Jimmy Carter at the White House, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 ...
USA Today21d
Donald Trump fumes over flag flying at half-staff to honor Jimmy Carter during inauguration
WASHINGTON ― President-elect Donald Trump lashed out Friday over plans for the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff during his upcoming inauguration to honor the late President Jimmy Carter ...
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Remembering Benedict Arnold's raid on Richmond, a little-known piece of Revolutionary War history
The Siege of Yorktown. The Battle of Bunker Hill. Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River: all are legendary Revolutionary War events that endure across the centuries. But did you know ...
Mint22d
Damascus uncorked: Syria throws a new year’s party for the ages
DAMASCUS, Syria—The people of Syria said good riddance in the past month to the dictatorship that ruled for half a century. They have no idea what is coming next. So when the clock struck ...
New York Post22d
NYC anti-Israel protesters call for ‘intifada revolution’ hours after ISIS flag-wielding terrorist killed at least 14 in New Orleans
Jewish leaders slammed a massive crew of anti-Israel protesters who gathered in Times Square on New Year’s Day to call for “intifada revolution ... bearing an ISIS flag into New Year ...