Thanksgiving Meal Traditions The history of Thanksgiving in America includes a variety of Thanksgiving meal traditions. Here are some historical snapshots …
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Thanksgiving Traditions in New York City
Thanksgiving Traditions in New York City Here are some unique Thanksgiving traditions that started in the streets of New York… On November 25, 1783, …
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a popular New York City tradition. Known for its oversized balloons that float above the …
Sergeant York
Sergeant York One of the most decorated U.S. Army heroes of World War I was Tennessee-born Alvin Cullum York -- better known as “Sergeant York.” York was a …
George Washington’s Army Headquarters
George Washington’s Army Headquarters Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, New York, was acquired and opened by the State of New York …
The Coast Guard Rescue of the SS Pendleton
The Coast Guard Rescue of the SS Pendleton One of the greatest rescue operations in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard happened on the night of February 18, …
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The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial The tiny island of Iwo Jima lies 660 miles south of Tokyo, Japan. Mount Suribachi, an extinct volcano that forms the …
History of West Point
History of West Point West Point’s role in our nation’s history dates to the Revolutionary War when both sides realized the strategic importance of the high …
The Courageous Passengers of Flight 93
The Courageous Passengers of Flight 93 On September 11, 2001, United Airlines Flight 93 was scheduled to depart at 8:00 am from Newark, New Jersey, to San …
9/11 Attack on the Pentagon
9/11 Attack on the Pentagon September 11, 2001 was a warm, sunny day in Washington, D.C., just as it was in New York City and all along the Eastern Coast. …
