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
