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Paralympics Rio 2016

Paralympics Rio 2016 . July 15, 2020 American History,Events,Famous Veterans    ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

This year’s Olympic games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil was full of exceeded expectations, excitement, and more. In addition to Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, and other Olympians, there were 19

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From Deployment to Employment: How to Adjust to a Civilian Work Environment

From Deployment to Employment: How to Adjust to a Civilian Work Environment . July 15, 2020 Veteran Resources    ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Transitioning from military service to a rewarding career can feel like a daunting undertaking. The work environment and requirements are usually pretty different. What made you successful in the military
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Giving Thanks for Freedom this Thanksgiving

Giving Thanks for Freedom this Thanksgiving . July 15, 2020 American History,Interview with a Veteran    ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Thanksgiving is a time to look back on the year gone by and reflect what you are thankful for. Thankfulness can come in many forms–having a new job, being able
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“A Date Which Will Live In Infamy”: Remembering Pearl Harbor

“A Date Which Will Live In Infamy”: Remembering Pearl Harbor . July 15, 2020 American History    ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

December 7th marks the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. The two hour sneak attack by the Japanese left nearly 20 American naval vessels and more than 300

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The Final Goodbye

The Final Goodbye . July 15, 2020 Famous Veterans,Media    ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

A teary-eyed, George W. Bush, said his final goodbye to his father, George H.W. Bush Sr. and former 41st President of the United States, while giving his eulogy at the National

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The Honor of a Warrior – Staff Sgt. Edward Allen Carter, Jr.

The Honor of a Warrior – Staff Sgt. Edward Allen Carter, Jr. . July 15, 2020 American History,Famous Veterans    ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Edward Allen Carter, Jr. 1916 – 1963 As Black History Month comes to an end, the Purple Heart Foundation honors the exemplary heroism, unmatched determination and commendable bravery of a

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John F. Kennedy: Purple Heart Recipient, Father, President

John F. Kennedy: Purple Heart Recipient, Father, President . July 15, 2020 Famous Veterans    ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK), born May 29, 1917 in Boston, Massachusetts, was the only U.S. President in history (to-date) to receive the Purple Heart medal.  Kennedy was born into a

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COVID-19: Affecting America’s Veteran Population

COVID-19: Affecting America’s Veteran Population . July 15, 2020 Media,Veteran Health    ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

At the Purple Heart Foundation, we have been monitoring the spread of COVID-19 just like all of you. As you may know, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the spread

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