Patriotism - Page 41

March 21, 2024

Patriotic high schoolers' new American flag paint wrap driven off the lot for the first time

GCI Digital, a business based out of Ohio, offered the patriotic paintjob free of charge to 17-year-old Cameron Blasek.

March 21, 2024

Latest wave of wokeness to hit West Point reveals one simple solution

As I read about the wokeness at our nation’s service academies, two questions, asked about 250 years ago, popped into my mind: "If not now, when? If not us, who?"

March 19, 2024

'America's Field Trip' to send students to nation's top landmarks for 'unforgettable experiences'

A contest called “America's Field Trip" is now open to students across the U.S. now through May, offering a chance to win field trips to a number of iconic and historic sites nationwide.

March 16, 2024

On this day in history, March 16, 1802, United States Military Academy established at West Point

The United States Military Academy at West Point was created by the Military Peace Establishment Act, signed by President Jefferson, on this day in history, March 16, 1802.

March 15, 2024

Meet the American who was the 'working man' Founding Father, Irish ironsmith George Taylor

George Taylor of Ireland arrived in America as an indentured laborer at a Pennsylvania iron furnace. He became one of three men born in Ireland to sign the Declaration of Independence.

March 5, 2024

On this day in history, March 5, 1966, patriotic song 'The Ballad of the Green Berets' hits No. 1

On this day in history, March 5, 1966, the song "The Ballad of the Green Berets," sung by Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler about U.S. Army Special Forces, hit No. 1 on U.S. music charts.

March 1, 2024

Video of 8-year-old's national anthem performance at Pacers game draws millions of social media views

The young performer stood at center court in an American flag dress and white gloves during Pacers-Raptors pregame inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

February 23, 2024

On this day in history, February 23, 1945, US Marines raise American flag on Iwo Jima, seen in stunning photo

Six United States Marines raised the American flag over Iwo Jima in World War II on this day in history, Feb. 23, 1945. Heroic photo of the moment still grips Americans.

February 22, 2024

On this day in history, February 22, 1980, US Olympic men's hockey team shocks Soviets in 'Miracle on Ice'

The U.S. Olympic men's hockey team shocked the Soviet Union 4-3 on this day in history, Feb. 22, 1980. The victory has been dubbed the Miracle on Ice.

February 20, 2024

Florida landmark, Columbia Restaurant, flavored by 'passionate, patriotic' immigrant experience

Columbia Restaurant in Tampa, Florida, was founded in 1905 by a Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez Sr. It remains a beloved landmark dining destination today.