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Lebanese, Palestinian Archivists Preserve War Memories
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— Sep 12, 2026
Amid ongoing conflict, individuals are safeguarding memory by relocating and digitizing archives: in Lebanon, Rima Sharara saved the Bint Jbeil Public Library’s digital records, including 24 oral histories, before the library was destroyed; in the West Bank and beyond, Raja Shehadeh and collaborators moved diaries and papers to Scotland and digitized thousands of pages to protect them from destruction and ensure accessible historical records.
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Minab school memorializes children killed as AP links strike to U.S. missile
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— Sep 6, 2026
The Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, where more than 100 children were killed in a February 28 strike at the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, is being preserved as a war museum and memorial with photos and a cemetery, serving as a historical record amid renewed regional tensions. An Associated Press investigation cited evidence of at least one US missile strike, and the Trump administration has not acknowledged responsibility, as officials and families press for accountability.
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World War II Veterans Celebrated Across North America
Politics
— Sep 6, 2026
A wave of World War II veterans are reaching 100 and being celebrated nationwide, including centenarians in Iowa and Texas honored at birthday gatherings and memorials, as well as Connecticut veterans being recognized with Wartime Service Medals at a ceremony. The tributes highlight long service, personal histories, and ongoing community gratitude for their sacrifices across multiple states.
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Kremlin Rejects Japan Request Over Khabarovsk WWII Monument
World
— Sep 8, 2026
The Kremlin refused Japan's request to dismantle the new World War II memorial in Khabarovsk, defending the statue of a Soviet soldier as a commemorative symbol and stating that Moscow will not reconsider the installation. Japan condemned the monument as disrespectful to national sentiment over the chrysanthemum crest and urged its removal, accusing Russia of militaristic revisionism.
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‘Digger’ Turns A Page In The Postmodern Playbook Behind The Climate Narrative
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Trump, Melania Visit World War II Memorial to Commemorate 75th Anniversary of Victory Europe Day
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— May 8, 2020
President Donald Trump and first Lady Melania Trump arrived at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. on Friday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory Europe Day. While the memorial was largely empty…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Trump Terminating Eyesore Wind Farm Biden Wanted Near World War II Memorial
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— Aug 6, 2025
The Trump administration is moving to terminate a massive wind farm project that was to be located close to a World War II memorial site that the Biden administration ramrodded approval for in its final weeks. The…
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Commentary: Dem Officials Cooking Up Plan To Obliterate Memorial Above Grave of Confederate Before Digging Him Up
Opinion
— May 30, 2021
Democrats in Virginia are set to dig up the remains of a Confederate Civil War general and tear down a memorial as the American left continues its campaign to rewrite history. The city of Richmond, Virginia , is…
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Obama Surprises Veterans With Heartfelt Welcome Ahead of Veterans Day
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— Nov 11, 2025
Former President Barack Obama delivered a heartfelt surprise to a group of World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans as they arrived in Washington, D.C., for Veterans Day memorial visits. According to Fox News…
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Kentucky Woman Charged in WWII Memorial Vandalism
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— Aug 14, 2026
Melissa L. Farris was arrested and charged in federal court with two felonies for vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., and is in custody. Some reports also raise questions about the strength of the evidence tying her to the act, including a judge scrutinizing the identifying materials.
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Chris Wright Claims Trump ‘Worked Ceaselessly’ To End Iran War He Started
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday on CBS News that ending the Iran war would "dramatically lower energy prices" — while admitting that President Donald Trump knew the risks on fuel markets before entering the conflict.
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9/11 25th Anniversary Honors Victims, Resilience and Civil Liberties
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— Sep 1, 2026
Anniversaries of 9/11 continue to reflect its lasting impact, from the Global War on Terror’s multinational toll and personal traumas to ongoing commemorations and memorials. Communities honor victims and survivors with scholarships for descendants affected by 9/11 illnesses, Flight 93 and local memorial ceremonies, cemetery cleanup efforts, and leadership-focused programs featuring figures such as FDNY Chief Richard Picciotto.
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Kentucky Woman Indicted for WWII Memorial Vandalism
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— Aug 28, 2026
Melissa Farris of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, was indicted on two federal counts for vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, including spray-painting 'Clean hands dirty $' and filling a fountain with bubbles, with authorities citing more than $1,000 in damage. She is slated for arraignment next week, and the case has drawn attention from President Donald Trump who commented on the vandalism on social media.
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Soccer vs American Football
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Purple Heart Veterans Given ‘Chance of a Lifetime’ in Honor of Their Service in Vietnam
Opinion
— Jul 5, 2023
Four Purple Heart veterans of the Vietnam War were treated to a two-day trip to the country’s capital to view memorials of the war they each gave blood in over 50 years ago. Jamestown, New York’s Post-Journal reported…
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Trump Condemns WWII Memorial Vandalism Amid Renovation
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— Aug 13, 2026
Vandals defaced the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., splashing bubble soap and bright paint onto the fountain as bubbles filled the water, prompting officials to close the area. The incident unfolds amid ongoing modernization efforts tied to President Trump’s push to restore and reshape the capital’s landmarks, with authorities investigating the vandalism.
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Is Communism On The Rise?
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— Jul 7, 2026
The debate over communism has returned to the center of American politics, not as a distant history lesson, but as a warning about where some leaders believe the country could be headed. For many Americans, communism is not just an economic theory. It is tied to memories of the Cold War, Soviet spying, religious persecution, […]
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Lawmakers Up In Arms Over Proposed ‘Jazz Hands Monument’ Designed For War On Terror Vets
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— Jun 13, 2026
Like the armed conflicts it seeks to commemorate, a design for a planned memorial unveiled Wednesday provoked strong reactions and criticism over its perceived treatment of the sacrifice of U.S. service members and…
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Your friends plan a heist. Who does what?
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Name the crew and the AI assigns every role — mastermind to distraction — plus who gets caught first. Private until you share it.
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Op-Ed: Memorial Day May Hold the Key to the Healing We Desperately Need
Opinion
— May 30, 2022
Many of us are feeling untethered right now. We’re being whiplashed from one crisis to another. Horrific — gut-wrenching — gun violence, ongoing war in Ukraine, inflation, looming recession and new reports of clergy…
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National Mall grass damaged; Trump blames vandals
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— Aug 17, 2026
President Donald Trump claimed vandals damaged the National Mall grass near the World War II Memorial, but photos and official records show the brown patches align with the footprint of the stage and seating built for his July 4 celebration. The episodes mirror prior unverified vandalism claims and prompted continued partisan sparring over the evidence and narrative, with Trump urging critics to “go back to Law School.”
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