Although it is off the beaten path in terms of family research, it’s no less interesting and could help inspire some additional questions to ask living relatives. Specifically, what do they think about a broad number of unexplained mysteries, anything ranging from myths and legends to the unexplained and UFOs. You might be surprised by
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In 1890, shortly after the United States of America had celebrated its centennial and the country had experienced a resurgence in patriotism, four women sought out different ways to express their patriotic feelings. Their fathers or grandfathers had fought in the Revolution. Unfortunately, life for women more than 100 years ago was much different than
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Two hundred years after the start of the conflict in 1812, the Royal Canadian Mint will be launching a series of five new commemorative circulation coins celebrating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. The first of these coins, which was issued for circulation on June 18, is a $2 circulation coin commemorating HMS Shannon,
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When Chantel Summerfield began studying tree inscriptions left by troops during World War I and World War II, she did it as part of her archaeology doctorate. But the research she undertook, sometimes involving only a name or initials, led to some amazing discoveries. The most compelling of these discoveries have sometimes led her to find the surviving relatives
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The long weekend ahead might have become synonymous with the start of summer, but it is also the weekend leading into Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day, which honored Union and Confederate soldiers who died during the Civil War, Memorial Day commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country.
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Americans do not always observe the historic significance of May 8. But many countries do. Today is Victory in Europe Day or V-Day, with Russia and some eastern European countries celebrating on May 9. In 1945 on this day, people poured into the streets all over the world. They cheered, embraced, and celebrated. It was
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There are two primary reasons people take an interest in military personnel records Military veterans (and immediate family members) who are making inquiries for personal reasons. And genealogists who use them as an invaluable research tool. The reason military personnel records are sought after by genealogists is the wealth of information they contain. While the
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Although reviews of the movie Red Tails were mixed, plenty of good has come from it in reviving the interest, history, and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. The Tuskegee Airmen, of course, is the popular name of a group of African-American pilots who fought during World War II. The real men who flew a variety
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As part of Black History Month 2012, the United States Census Bureau is airing an Internet audio program as part of a Profile America special edition. The special collection, which is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau, honors the positive contributions African-Americans have made to the nation. The collection includes
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Paul E. Palmer in Lowell, Indiana, has always been active in his community. As a small business owner and long-time member and president of the Lowell Lions Club, it’s not uncommon to see his name featured in the local news. Recently, however, Palmer has been seeing his name appear elsewhere too. Yesterday, he was featured
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