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Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Facing Fascism
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (263+ words) Profs and Pints Northern Virginia presents: "Facing Fascism," on the history, hallmarks, and lingering power of a deadly ideology, with Kevin Matthews, professor of history at George Mason University and teacher of courses on early 20th century European history. Few political…...
The Boca Raton Celebrates 100 Years as a South Florida Icon - Boca Raton Today
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (194+ words) The iconic resort offers five distinct hotels within one sprawling property, including the only Forbes quadruple five-star resort in the Americas. Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:09pm The Boca Raton has been a South Florida icon for a century, offering a luxurious and iconic…...
EIU alumnus, Tuskegee Airman focus of Historical Society talk
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (151+ words) US war pilot Charles McGee, who faced military segregation as he became a legendary member of the all-Black flying force known as the Tuskegee Airmen, died Sunday at age 102, officials said. MATTOON " An upcoming Coles County Historical Society program will…...
80 years later, sailor's family found in Clay County
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (441+ words) A World War II Navy sailor whose only known family is in the Jacksonville area is finally being laid to rest after being listed as missing in action for more than 80 years. Modern technology " including DNA testing " made it possible....
Florida’s Oldest Living WWII Veteran Honored with Special Address
48+ min ago (332+ words) Florida's Oldest Living WWII Veteran Honored with Special Address'westorlandonews.com Florida's Oldest Living WWII Veteran Honored with Special Address Florida's oldest living WWII Veteran was recently honored with a special address to recognize his service and celebrate him. From 1944 to…...
USS Massachusetts Officially Commissioned as the 25th Virginia-Class Submarine
49+ min ago (418+ words) At SSBCrack News, our dedicated editorial team brings you the latest and most reliable updates on Defence, Geopolitics, Military Affairs, Science, and Technology. Driven by a passion for national security and strategic awareness, the SSBCrack News Desk delivers fact-checked, timely,…...
First Army lieutenant one of the first Soldiers to direct commission as Public Affairs officer
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (46+ words) News - First Army lieutenant one of the first Soldiers to direct commission as Public Affairs officer'DVIDS First Army lieutenant one of the first Soldiers to direct commission as Public Affairs officer Story by Warren Marlow/rss/personnel/1168789 First Army /search…...
A WWII Destroyer Sank With 200 Men in 1942. 82 Years Later, a Robots Found It Upright on the Ocean Floor, Nearly Intact
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (489+ words) Lost for 82 years, the USS Edsall, dubbed the 'Dancing Mouse' by its own enemies, has been found virtually intact on the ocean floor. History just got a second act. The discovery, first made in late 2023 by the Royal Australian Navy…...
She Shot Factories, Dictators and History – Up Close
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (333+ words) She Shot Factories, Dictators and History " Up Close'The Story Exchange Editors Note: In honor of Women's History Month, we're sharing profiles of influential women in journalism She discovered that the camera could translate her fascination with machines, structures, and patterns…...
A Son’s Mission: Lloyd J. Schwartz on Protecting His Father’s Legacy and the ‘Gilligan’ Movie That Never Was (Exclusive)
2+ week, 5+ day ago (916+ words) On television, the passengers of the S.S. Minnow were stranded for just three hours, yet in Hollywood, Gilligan's Island: The Motion Picture has been stranded for nearly 40 years. To be sure, that time hasn't been idle. Scripts for what could be…...