The Walz family copy of the WWII-era record Christmas Greeting From Home. (Anthony C. Hayes) In the winter of 1943, with America fighting a worldwide war, concerned citizens, civic organizations,

On 16 November 2018, the non-profit foundation Purple Hearts Reunited will conduct their first international ceremony in honor of WWI hero Private Michael Walsh. Private Walsh was killed in

Washington, D.C.: One hundred years ago, on November 11, 1918, the horrific guns of August were finally silenced at precisely 11:00 AM Paris time with the implementation of a

Wreaths representing the United States and its territories were placed near the General John J. Pershing statue in Pershing Park in Washington, D.C. as part of the Centennial Commemoration

A group of decorated soldiers from the famed 369th "Harlem Hellfighters" proudly display the French Croix de guerre. Questions have long been raised as to why minority servicemen of

Living history actor David Shuey appeared as General Pershing at the Great Gatsby Presidential Inaugural Ball. (Anthony C. Hayes) To meet David Shuey for the first time, I had to

Sheet music from a bygone era at Camp Doughboy World War I Weekend on Governors Island. (Anthony C. Hayes) New York: It’s a sunny Sunday afternoon on beautiful Governors Island.

LACLEDE., MO: There was nothing about the boyhood of John J. Pershing which would hint of his eventual fame. When his chores on the two family farms were complete,

In a season where it seems as if the rainfall totals are approaching Biblical proportions, it may be easy to miss the toll the steady stream of flooding has