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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

Becoming a U.S. citizen is exciting enough, but imagine doing it with 30 people whose lives you influenced. That’s what happened when Annmarie Small became an American citizen last week. Her former students over the past 12 years came to the courtroom to support her, according to NBC News. They even threw a party for… View more

Officer Shawn Kosanovich had no idea anyone was watching when he stopped to fix a homeowner’s flag. He did it because he cares for America. “It’s our symbol,” Kosanovich told KDKA in Pittsburgh, “and it should be treated and respected as such.” LOOK AT THIS 🇺🇸 Officer Kosanovich from Scott Township PD noticed a flag… View more

So often it’s the small things that mean so much. Beloit (Wisc.) Chevrolet dealer Bud Weiser Motors lost its giant U.S. flag during a strong wind storm on Sunday. Due to the flag’s large size, one had to assume it wouldn’t be long before it was recovered. Indeed, it wasn’t long. But the real story… View more

We’ve all seen giant American flags stretched across the field at sporting events. But where is the tallest flag pole in America? It’s not where you think, such as Washington, D.C., New York City or any other major metropolis. It’s in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and it’s located at an insurance company named Acuity. Its original pole… View more

A lot can be said about America’s great veterans, and this much is certain:  they never cease to amaze. Stan Rohrer, 90, an Air Force veteran who lost both of his legs within the last decade, skydived with his daughter, Linda, to celebrate his birthday on Tuesday. “My daughter asked me if I would like… View more

An Arizona couple is defying city government after being told they have 10 days to remove a “Trump 2020” flag from their backyard flagpole or face a $100 fine Tawney Baccellia and her husband began flying the banner in early November, directly below a Thin Blue Line American flag, according to the Western Journal. It… View more

As ubiquitous as the American flag might be, few of us would expect to find one flying in the middle of an open field. Which is exactly why Scott Leffler of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, placed it there. The lone, random U.S. flag sits smack dab in the middle of an open farm field – at least… View more

Chances are, your closet says a lot about you. You probably have clothes that fit your lifestyle – where you work, how you like to feel at home, places you go for fun. Some of that clothing might include sayings, images, or logos of your favorite sports team. You might have apparel that highlights holidays,… View more

One could become rich for every well-intentioned exhortation heard in the last few days about starting a New Year’s resolution. Everyone seems to have an opinion, and some are notably better than others. We’ve rounded up some of the best advice from America’s brightest minds, past and present. Take a look at some of these… View more

You probably have some strong feelings about New Year’s resolutions – some good, some bad. There’s no doubt it’s a popular American tradition to change some behavior or accomplish a goal that will improve our lives in the year ahead. Yet recall the words of President John F. Kennedy:  “Ask not what your country can… View more

A boy in Pennsylvania showed his love for America’s veterans with a special figure skating routine unlike any other. Nolan Smith, 8, choreographed a tribute to America and its veterans who give up their holidays to defend our freedom. The sequence was part of a Christmas skating show held Dec. 21. His mom, Karen Smith,… View more

Two firefighters who stopped to pick up and re-hang a homeowner’s American flag have been identified. Matt Gomes, a Cal Fire employee, and Mike Perez, of Merced County Fire, were making rounds during Kincade, California, fire evacuations in November, according to NBC Bay Area. During heavy winds, they both noticed a U.S. flag that fell… View more

It may not be the largest home, but it’s certainly the most famous and important dwelling in all of America. The White House changes hands every four or eight years, but its significance remains the same. You may think you know about everything this famous address from items you see on the news, movies and… View more

On July 4th we’re essentially celebrating a piece of paper. But it’s not just any paper. It’s the singular, most-hallowed document upon which our nation was founded. Thanks to our childhood history classes, we know the basics of the Declaration, but that was a long time ago. Let’s stir our memories with this revered manuscript… View more

A new Smithsonian exhibit chronicles the struggle of African Americans before, during and after World War I. “We Return Fighting: The African American Experience in World War I” opens today – Friday, Dec. 13 – at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. On view until June 14, 2020, the exhibition examines… View more

Amid fanfare and excitement from 20,000 guests, the new Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) warship was officially christened last week. President Kennedy’s daughter, Caroline Bouvier Kennedy, was on hand to conduct the honors. “I’m so proud to be the sponsor of this ship and bring her to life,” Kennedy told Naval Air… View more

Big Apple. Motor City. Windy City. Sin City. Tinseltown. Those names are nice, but wouldn’t it be really American if there were cities with nicknames that radiated patriotic pride? Indeed there are, but you may have never heard of them. And you’ll love them, because the titles have been given or earned, not self-proclaimed. It’s… View more

Rescued from being burned during the Vietnam War, a U.S. flag kept in private homes for more than 50 years has been put on public display in Texas. The Warriors United in Arms – a nonprofit veterans’ service organization – held a special ceremony to unveil a U.S. flag saved in Vietnam in April 1975,… View more