Category: Articles
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National Archives celebrates time-honored Independence Day tradition
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Archives celebrated the Fourth of July by honoring the tradition of reading the Declaration of Independence to all that wished to hear. On July 4, 2024, a crowd gathered at the steps of the National Archives to hear reenactors read from the document that launched the American Revolution — and…
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New musical ‘Unknown Soldier’ tackles grief, forgiveness and rebirth at Arena Stage
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Unknown Soldier,” a new musical surrounding a love story that’s told across generations, gets a second chance at life at Arena Stage. The musical ran for 10 performances at Playwrights Horizons in New York in March 2020 before production was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fast-forward four years, and “Unknown…
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Navy SEAL veterans plan to cross Hudson in iconic NYC swim
Everyone knows Navy SEALs are tough, but come Aug. 19, participants in the Navy SEAL Foundation New York City SEAL Swim will put their mettle to the test. Over 225 first responders and military veterans — including 100 veteran SEALs — plan to swim from the shores of New Jersey across the Hudson River and…
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‘No one ever felt good after giving up’: Airman to compete in sports clinic for disabled vets, troops
WASHINGTON — Airman 1st Class Lauren Arduser said her life changed in one night. The newly minted Air Force recruit had just arrived in 2022 for training at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. She frequently went out with friends to explore the area and hike in nearby state parks. One of those trips was halted…
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