An American flag has something to say about the resolve of Tennesseans following last week’s devastating tornadoes. When homeowner Ray Adcock and his family arose from their basement following a tornado in Nashville suburb Mt. Juliet, they discovered their home had been leveled, according to WAAY 31. Though his flagpole was knocked down, the U.S…. View more
Motivational speaker and singer Janine Stange helped collect over 12,000 letters for all living Medal of Honor recipients last year. This year, she’s doing it again. The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is joining forces with Stange to host the fourth annual Medal of Honor Mail Call, inviting Americans to learn about the heroics… View more
Thomas Simpson finally received the recognition he deserves. After waiting more than 70 years to see his U.S. Navy service medals, Simpson, 92, obtained them this week. Simpson lives in a nursing home in Old Tappan, New Jersey. After the town’s mayor discovered that Simpson never received his service medals, he contacted U.S. Congressman Josh… View more
If you were among the lucky 8,500 people to witness the Miracle on Ice in person on February 22, 1980, your ears weren’t so lucky – but you probably didn’t mind. Now 40 years later, they might still be ringing, or at least etched with the glorious reverberation of “U-S-A” from the raucous, united crowd…. View more
America is full of heroes, and Mark Wells is one of them. No, he never rescued anyone. He wasn’t a respected politician. And he didn’t go to war. Forty years ago, Wells was one of 20 college-aged men chosen to represent the United States at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. Galvanized… View more
A Washington, D.C. teenager believes an important monument has been missing from her hometown’s landscape. And she’s doing something about it. Raya Kenney, 18, founded the National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation. Her mission is to get a monument built in honor of the women who worked on the… View more
The importance of Presidents’ Day often goes unnoticed. Lost in a sea of retailer ads, we usually associate the third Monday of February with sales for furniture and cars. But behind this meaningful holiday is a great day honoring all those placed into the highest position by the people. Early beginnings Presidents’ Day started out… View more
Gary Sinise won an Emmy, Golden Globe, Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and was nominated for an Academy Award. However, his latest honor could be his greatest. Best known for his role as Lieutenant Dan Taylor in “Forrest Gump” (1994), Sinise received the Patriot Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. It’s the highest… View more
We all know Black History Month occurs every February, and the mission is simple: to honor the contributions of African-Americans in U.S. history. What you may not realize is that the celebration has origins dating back to nearly 100 years ago. Black History Month has a fascinating background as colorful, original and interesting as those… View more
There may be no greater symbol of American freedom than the Statue of Liberty. There she stands in Upper New York Bay, greeting countless visitors over the years, and welcoming some 12 million immigrants to America for six decades. Dedicated on October 28, 1886, this gift from France has a fascinating history, some of which… View more
There isn’t much use for fire hoses once they reach the end of their lifespan. But an Ohio firefighter repurposed his department’s hoses in most unique way by turning them into the United States flag. Created using retired red, white and blue fire hoses, firefighter Bill Madan made the flag – with the assistance of… View more
The most-watched TV show every year is a little game known as the Super Bowl. It comes with a uniqueness unmatched in any other sport or program – the commercials aren’t a nuisance, we actually watch them. Ads are as much entertainment as the game, providing plenty of next-day water cooler fodder. We’re critiquing, ranking… View more
America may not have as many public holidays as other countries (just 10 for the U.S., while Cambodia has 28), but we do make the most of what we have. And we also have plenty of other fun holidays that bask in pure fun. Do you ever stop to think about all the days throughout… View more
Donnie Edwards spent 13 memorable NFL seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers. And yet one could argue his more memorable work has been with veterans. Which is why the NFL and USAA named Edwards its 2019 Salute to Service Award winner. The award acknowledges exceptional efforts to honor and support members… View more
If you want to celebrate the true American spirit, you can do that anywhere – right in your home or backyard. But if you want to visit and experience history and focal points for true patriotism in person, we’ve rounded up some of the best places where you can do that in the United States…. View more
