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The Purple Heart—-The Oldest American Military Decoration
241 years ago on August 7, 1782, George Washington issued the following orders creating the Purple Heart (then called the Badge of Military Merit), the oldest American military decoration: The General ever desirous to cherish a virtuous ambition in his … Continue reading
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On This Memorial Day, 2023, Let’s Remember All Who Have Died For The USA and Freedom
On this Memorial Day, 2023, thank you Peter Sobacki, a 1967 graduate of Holy Cross High School, who inspired a 13 year old to attend Holy Cross High School. Peter Sobacki was killed in Vietnam in 1968. Peter was my … Continue reading
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May 30, 1922, Was The Dedication of the Lincoln Memorial, 100 Years Ago
On May 30, 1922, an estimated 50,000 people gathered on the banks of the Potomac River for the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial, a towering tribute to Abraham Lincoln. Decades in the making, the memorial’s classically inspired design alluded to two hallmarks of Lincoln’s presidency: the emancipation … Continue reading
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The Missing Man Table
When you see the table of the ones who have not returned, this is what it means. Please take a moment to respect those it represents. •The Cloth is White- symbolizing the purity of their motives when answering the call … Continue reading
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Pritzker on CNN States ‘It Will Take 12-18 Months to Re-Open Illinois’
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Sunday pushed back against criticism over his cautious plans to reopen, saying the state will not reopen unless the standards he set have been met.”We are being very careful,” the Democratic governor told CNN’s Jake … Continue reading
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In Person School Education Is Suspended for Another 30 Days—Awaiting Remote E-Learning Day Plan To Be Promulgated by Leyden and Norwood Park Area Schools Shortly
Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois will continue its suspension of in-person instruction for another 30 days, through April 30. Governor Pritzker addressed students directly today, saying: “I won’t try and tell you that texting and calling each other … Continue reading
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On May 25,1979, America Airlines Flight 191 Crashed Killing 273 People at ORD
On this date in 1979, American Airlines flight 191 crashed just outside of O’Hare International Airport killing 273 people. This is still single worst non terrorist related aircraft crash in the history of the United States. The Chicago Fire Department, … Continue reading →