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Trump Pushes For 250-Foot Golden Arch Opposite Lincoln Memorial: Report
President Donald Trump is pushing plans for a 250-foot-tall triumphal arch to be built near the Lincoln Memorial, according to an exclusive report by The Washington Post. The proposed "Independence Arch" would commemorate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 and would be located at Memorial Circle, overlooking the Potomac River. Click here for a new, updated story: Trump Unveils Plans, Renderings For 250-Foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ In Washington, DC The arch, which would dwarf nearby landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial (100 feet tall) and the White House (70 feet tall), is part of Tr…
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Tougher US Citizenship Test Coming
The US citizenship test is about to get more challenging. The Department of Homeland Security will bring back the more demanding 2020 civics exam, expanding what applicants must know about American history and government, while keeping the English portion as is. In a notice filed Wednesday, Sept. 17 and slated for Federal Register publication this week, the department said that the "United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reimplementing the 2020 Naturalization Civics Test with some modifications." The agency noted that, "This notice does not change the English la…
National Interest
NY Native Mark Knoller Dies, Longtime CBS News White House Reporter
Mark Knoller, the longtime CBS News correspondent and a mainstay of the White House press corps, has died. The 73-year-old Knoller's death came in Washington, DC, on Saturday, Aug. 30, after a period of declining health. CBS News confirmed his death and noted that he had been battling diabetes for years. A New York City native, he was born in Brooklyn in 1952, and graduated from New York University before launching a journalism career that spanned five decades. He began at the Associated Press in 1975, then joined CBS News in 1988, where he became a fixture in presidential coverage. …
Coatesville-Caln, PA
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Lynching Victim Burned Alive By White Mob Finally Laid To Rest 114 Years Later In Coatesville
More than a century after he was dragged from a hospital bed and burned alive by a white mob, Zachariah Walker was finally given a proper burial in Coatesville on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, community leaders announced. The 114th anniversary of Walker’s killing marked a historic moment for Chester County, as residents, faith leaders, and activists gathered for his long-overdue funeral and a community forum on overcoming hatred and violence. Walker, a Black steelworker, was accused in 1911 of killing Edgar Rice, a white steel company security guard and former borough policeman. Instead of rece…
National Interest
Legendary Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies
His steady voice —“Houston, we’ve had a problem”— became an instant part of American history. Jim Lovell, the indomitable astronaut who steered Apollo 13 safely back to Earth after a life-threatening explosion in space, has died at age 97. NASA announced his death on Friday afternoon, Aug. 8, marking the end of a remarkable life spent on the frontiers of exploration and resilience. Lovell’s name became synonymous with calm leadership under pressure during the harrowing 1970 Apollo 13 mission, which was famously dubbed a “successful failure.” When an oxygen tank exploded more than 20…
National Interest
The Untold Story Of Milton Hershey Revealed In True Chocolate Tale '
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A sweeping new movie will pull back the foil on the true story behind America’s most iconic chocolate bar, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts announced on Tuesday, April 8. "HERSHEY," starring Finn Wittrock ("American Horror Story") and Alexandra Daddario ("The White Lotus"), will bring to life the love, heartbreak, and grit of Milton and Catherine Hershey, whose vision changed millions of lives — not just with candy, but with compassion. Filming begins in May 2025 across Pennsylvania, with a nationwide release planned for 2026 to coincide with America's 250th birthday. Directed by Mark W…
Bedford, NY
Obituaries
Robert Buckley 'Bucky' Boies, 33, Had A Remarkable Life
Robert Buckley “Bucky” Boies, age 33, of Bigfork, MT, tragically passed into the arms of God on March 10, 2024. He was born October 8, 1990, in Williamsburg, VA to David Boies III and Robin Lou Boies (Weiss). Bucky graduated from Woodson High School in Fairfax, VA and Flathead College in Kalispell, MT with a degree in criminal justice. Bucky also attended Trinity Christian School, Rippowam Cisqua School, Hargrave Military Academy, and Barry University. Although a Virginian by birth, Bucky traveled extensively and lived in many places throughout the United States, including Florida, New Yor…
Greenburgh, NY
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Committed Greenburgh Educator Named NY Teacher Of Year: 'Making World Of Positive Difference'
A Westchester high school educator known for his creative methods is being honored as a New York State Teacher of the Year, officials announced. Mandel Holland, who teaches social studies in Greenburgh at Woodlands High School, is being honored as a 2023 New York State History Teacher of the Year through the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Monday, Dec. 4. According to Feiner, Holland is known for his unique and creative way of teaching American history in the classroom, which includes the use of documents…
Washington Township, NJ
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Rowan University Professor Is Latest Jeopardy! Champion
A Rowan University professor is the latest Jeopardy! champion. Melissa Klapper teaches American and women's history at the college in Glassboro She was the leader heading into the final round on Monday, March 20. Everyone answered the Final Jeopardy! question correctly but Klapper's wager of $401 kept her in the lead by $1, making her the new champion.
Worcester, MA
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: Vanderbilt's Western Mass 'Cottage' Listed For $12.5M
A “cottage” with 46 bedrooms that was built by American royalty, the Vanderbilts, has been listed for $12.5 million in Western Massachusetts. The Gilded Age mansion known as Elm Court was constructed in 1886 and sits on 86 acres straddling Stockbridge and Lenox in the Berkshires. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. Plans were scrapped in late-October to spend $50 million to turn the mansion into a resort. The property was then promptly put on the market, according to The Berkshire Eagle. The 55,000-square-foot complex was considered a summer home for the Vanderbilts an…
Englewood, NJ
Obituaries
Englewood Native, Stephen Joseph Vajda III, 71
Englewood native Stephen Joseph Vajda III died on April 4 after a long illness. He was 71 years old. Steve was born to Stephen and Ruth (Shook Malaney) Vajda. He attended classes at Miami University in Oxford, OH, ultimately graduating with a degree in American History. In 1978, he married Cheryl Anne Costanzo. They raised two sons, Joseph and James, and one daughter, Grace. He worked in construction around southwestern Ohio and later taught history at Wilson Middle School in Hamilton, OH. He was an active member in the Oxford Presbyterian Church USA. Steve’s …
Norwalk, CT
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Amistad Moored Off Sheffield Island In Norwalk Through Mid-August
Named for a slave revolt in 1839 (and popularized in a 1997 Steven Spielberg movie), the tall ship Amistad is currently moored off of Sheffield Island in Norwalk. Each summer this vessel becomes a floating classroom with a crew of eight high school students who remain on the ship for about two weeks along with the captain. In addition to getting a firsthand lesson in American history, the students also come away with many team-building experiences that are learned when sailing this massive ship. Starting July 26 and continuing through Aug. 13, visitors cruising to Sheffield Island will get…
Armonk, NY
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Kerry Kennedy Talks In Westchester About New Book, 50 Years After RFK Death
Bedford Playhouse is welcoming Kerry Kennedy for a special screening and author event on Thursday, June 7, 50 years after the assassination of her father, Robert F. Kennedy. An audience Q&A, readings from her new book and the 1968 documentary about her father, "Robert Kennedy Remembered" -- filmed immediately after his assassination -- will all be part of this special evening at the new Clive Davis Arts Center. Guests will view the Academy Award-winning documentary, "Robert Kennedy Remembered," in the newly-renovated Main Theater. An audience conversation and Q&A…
