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June 3, 2024

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on celeb birthstones and birthplaces, plus salutes to D-Day and Old Glory

This week's American Culture Quiz tackles topics from celebrity birthdays and birthplaces to the challenges of the D-Day invasion of Europe and the history of the American flag.

May 30, 2024

On this day in history, May 30, 1868, first Decoration Day is held in remembrance of those lost in war

The first Decoration Day was held on this day in history, May 30, 1868, as a precursor to Memorial Day, a day of remembrance to honor all those who died in war in service to our nation.

May 29, 2024

‘The Perilous Fight’ is a battle for the future of the family and our nation

The culture wars have a very clear target -- the American family. My new book, ‘The Perilous Fight,’ shows how that conflict is as important as the fighting at Ft. McHenry.

May 27, 2024

Georgia WWII hero's grave inspires songwriter ballad decades after soldier killed in combat

Songwriter Craig Gleason wrote "The Ballad of Ervin O. Jones" after finding a World War II hero's grave seven decades after soldier was killed in the Battle of Okinawa.

May 27, 2024

Prison Ship Martyrs Monument is America's 'original' tomb of unknown war heroes

The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Brooklyn, New York, pays chilling tribute to the 11,500 Americans and allies who died aboard British prison ships during the American Revolution.

May 27, 2024

Jack Carr's take on John A. Logan's Memorial Day order: 'Guard their graves with sacred vigilance'

Jack Carr, bestselling author and former Navy SEAL task unit commander, recounts the orders to create Memorial Day — a day to remember, honor and mourn those who died serving our nation.

May 26, 2024

NYC's Fleet Week features dive-tank experience in heart of Times Square: 'Amazing'

The U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps have returned to New York City for Fleet Week 2024. Navy divers Christopher Brewer and Ryan Ilagan shared their experience with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital.

May 25, 2024

USAA’s poppy wall serves to ‘educate, inspire’ and honor fallen heroes: SVP John Richardson

USAA Senior Vice President John Richardson discusses the importance of the Memorial Day holiday and previews the USAA poppy wall in Washington, D.C.

May 24, 2024

World War I monument to be unveiled across from White House this fall: 'Sacred art'

A 60-foot-long, bronze WWI monument will take form in Washington, D.C.'s Pershing Park. Master sculptor Sabin Howard reveals his creative process and what the work means for America's heroes.

May 24, 2024

Meet the American who cooked up ketchup, Dr. James Mease, patriot with passion for 'love apples'

Dr. James Mease was a Philadelphia intellectual born to a veteran of the American Revolution. In 1812, he published the first recipe for ketchup, a signature taste of America.