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As WWII came to a close, American soldiers returned home not just with stories, but with tangible pieces of history. From ...
President Harry S. Truman, on this day in history, May 8, 1945, announced to the American people that Germany's forces had surrendered in World War II — marking the end of the war in Europe.
Germany’s Stifling of Pro-Palestinian Voices Pits Historical Guilt Against Free Speech The country’s authorities have banned many protests in the name of fighting antisemitism. Critics say ...
The evolution of the American Revolution can be seen in these historic flags on display in Philadelphia. The Museum of the American Revolution shows how the shifting ideals of American liberty can be ...
The historical society also has a hand-sewn 34-star flag, added after Kansas became a state in 1861. During the Civil War, which ran from 1861 to 1865, four stars were added to the American flag ...
The German government banned the far-right “Kingdom of Germany” and arrested four of its leaders, claiming its members refuse to recognize the German government, follow its laws or pay taxes ...
The Pulaski Banner stands out not only for its striking design but for the extraordinary story it shares about the ...
One People—Two Flags Paul von Hindenburg swore eternal fealty to the Hohenzollern Crown—yet permitted himself to be elected President. Elected and reelected, he twice swore as President ...
“Woke, politically correct mobs are erasing history across American states in statues, names of institutions and now flags. In January 1933, the Nazis replaced the German flag.
A historically inaccurate American flag appears to show a 50-state banner in a scene that takes place in 1945 -- despite the country having 48 states at the time.
May 21—The response to the Brownsville Historical Association's "Call for Flags" has been robust, according to BHA officials. It's the first year for the program, which collects worn out ...
The suspect in the attack in Germany had history of threats and harassment though no record of violence and an ideology that didn’t fit familiar patterns.