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11/27/2025

11/11/2025

10/13/2025

Happy Columbus Day!

Today marks the anniversary of Christopher Columbus landing on San Salvador Island on October 12th, 1492. However, the origin of Columbus Day in the US stems from a tragic event in 1891: the mass lynching of Italian immigrants in New Orleans after the murder of Police Chief David Hennessey. Despite no convictions, a mob executed 11 Italians, pushing the US and Italy to the brink of war. To ease tensions and counter anti-Italian sentiment, President Benjamin Harrison declared the first Columbus Day in 1892.

During this period, Italians faced severe discrimination and were the second most lynched ethnic group in the US. Columbus Day, along with its monuments and parades, became a symbol of Italian contributions to America, aiding their acceptance and assimilation. While the navigator’s legacy is controversial for some, his importance to the Italian American community cannot be overstated.

09/18/2025

Happy 78th Birthday to the United States Air Force!

From the earliest days of air power to today’s global reach, the Air Force has stood ready to fly, fight, and win. We’re proud to celebrate our Air Force teammates who keep freedom in motion every day.

07/27/2025

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Iconic Wrestler Hulk Hogan Dead At 71 💔

Hogan reportedly experienced cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Fla. home and was wheeled out on a stretcher.

Hogan — beloved by fans around the world — made a splash during his 2024 visit to Lake of the Ozarks, drawing enthusiastic crowds at spots like Frankie & Louie’s, Shady Gator’s, Macadoodle's, and HyVee. He arrived at the on-water venues boat, mingling with fans, promoting his “Real American Beer,” and posing for photos during multiple meet‑and‑greets...

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06/27/2025

06/27/2025

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06/06/2025

05/08/2025

Today, May 8, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), which commemorates the end of World War II in Europe. While the war continued in the Pacific until VJ Day (August 15-September 2, 1945), VE Day was a turning point, signaling the eventual end of the global conflict.

National parks tell the stories of America's WWII experience. From Pearl Harbor to the war's atomic end, discover how a resilient America mobilized its people and parks to triumph over tyranny.

Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/worldwarii/index.htm

Image: The Atlantic victory pavilion honoring heroic service in WWII at the World War II Memorial at National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington DC.