TRAVEL October 18 Historical time capsule containing letter from President Coolidge unveiled at National WWI Museum A 100-year-old time capsule was unveiled at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, where photos, documents and other artifacts were revealed to the public.
LIFESTYLE October 18 Meet the American who invented the hard hat, a proud symbol of our nation's working class Edward W. Bullard invented the hard hat in 1919, then patented it in 1929. It's credited with saving lives on job sites while also becoming a symbol of working-class America.
Veterans September 16 On this day in history, September 16, 1919, Congress grants national charter to the American Legion On this day in history, Sept. 16, 1919, The American Legion received a charter from Congress as it continued to aid veterans and military families in the wake of World War I.
LIFESTYLE August 30 Meet the American who inspired American Legion Baseball, John Griffith, WWI vet and sports pioneer John L. Griffith was an early 20th-century college sports administrator whose call to action inspired the creation of American Legion Baseball in 1925.
LIFESTYLE July 13 Meet the American who invented the gas mask and the modern traffic signal Cleveland inventor Garrett A. Morgan, a son of former slaves, had a gift for inventing life-saving devices, including firefighter gas masks and the precursors of modern traffic lights.
LIFESTYLE July 8 On this day in history, July 8, 1918, American Red Cross driver Ernest Hemingway is wounded in World War I Novelist Ernest Hemingway, at just 18 years old, was wounded on the Italian front while driving an ambulance for the American Red Cross on this day in history, July 8, 1918.
FOOD June 24 Sandwich from New England, a most unusual treat, has fascinating story, plus 5 fun facts Here's a look at the fascinating origins of one of New England's most treasured treats: the Fluffernutter. The peanut butter-and-marshmallow crème sandwich has existed for over 100 years.
LIFESTYLE May 30 On this day in history, May 30, 1868, first Decoration Day is held in remembrance of those lost in war The first Decoration Day was held on this day in history, May 30, 1868, as a precursor to Memorial Day, a day of remembrance to honor all those who died in war in service to our nation.
LIFESTYLE May 25 These 5 US military cemeteries in surprising nations are lasting reminders of America's global sacrifice The American Battle Monuments Commission manages cemeteries and memorials in 17 nations around the world. Fox News Digital highlights five here in surprising locations.
LIFESTYLE May 24 World War I monument to be unveiled across from White House this fall: 'Sacred art' A 60-foot-long, bronze WWI monument will take form in Washington, D.C.'s Pershing Park. Master sculptor Sabin Howard reveals his creative process and what the work means for America's heroes.
LIFESTYLE May 23 America's war heroes buried overseas remain defenders of liberty: They 'continue to serve' Fox News Digital spoke with Charles K. Djou, secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission, who paid tribute to US values and its war heroes ahead of Memorial Day this year.
LIFESTYLE May 22 American military hospital, dating back to World War I, uncovered by archaeologists in France An American military hospital from World War I was dug up in France by archaeologists. Barracks, water pipes and several artifacts were discovered during the excavation.
LIFESTYLE April 6 On this day in history, April 6, 1917, US enters World War I as Congress votes to declare war on Germany The United States entered World War I after repeated threats from Germany with a declaration of war by Congress on this day in history, April 6, 1917.
Europe March 14, 2024 European Parliament calls for return of Romanian gold, artifacts sent to Russia during WWI European lawmakers on Thursday adopted a non-binding resolution calling for the return of Romanian valuables sent to Russia during World War I.
Massachusetts March 11, 2024 Bomb squad sweeps Charles River after discovery of 2 explosives Two military ordnances pulled from the Charles River in recent days had bomb squads sweeping the waterway under a bridge in Needham, Massachusetts Monday.
LIFESTYLE February 21, 2024 On this day in history, February 21, 1916, catastrophic Battle of Verdun begins with German attack on France World War I's Battle of Verdun began with a German artillery attack on French positions on this day in history, Feb. 21, 1916. It's considered the longest battle in modern warfare.
LIFESTYLE January 2, 2024 On this day in history, January 2, 1920, thousands detained by DOJ in nationwide 'Palmer Raids' Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer launched the greatest of his infamous raids on this day in history, Jan. 2, 1920. They employed illegal tactics and marked height of the Red Scare.
LIFESTYLE December 26, 2023 On this day in history, December 26, 1972, President Harry S. Truman dies after suffering from pneumonia Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, died at age 88 in Kansas City after coming down with pneumonia on this day in history, Dec. 26, 1972. His legacy has grown in recent decades.
LIFESTYLE December 21, 2023 On this day in history, December 21, 1945, Gen. Patton dies in Germany after he was paralyzed in auto crash General George S. Patton was paralyzed in an auto accident in Germany on Dec. 9, 1945, and died in a Heidelberg hospital 12 days later. His death spared conspiracy theories.
US December 11, 2023 The American Battle Monuments Commission celebrates 100 years and honors soldiers buried overseas The American Battle Monuments Commission celebrates 100 years by honoring thousands of U.S. soldiers who died with the establishment of a new visitors center in the Netherlands.
LIFESTYLE November 30, 2023 On this day in history, November 30, 1874, indomitable British statesman, WWII hero Winston Churchill is born Winston Churchill was born to a prominent British father and wealthy American mother in Oxfordshire, England, on this day in history, Nov. 30, 1874. He was voted the Greatest Briton in a BBC poll.
LIFESTYLE November 22, 2023 Far-left hatred of Jews today echoes the socialism and antisemitism of Hitler in the 1930s Adolf Hitler's National Socialist German Workers Party touted far-left economic policy and conspiracies blaming Jews for manipulating media and financial markets. It sounds familiar today.
LIFESTYLE November 11, 2023 On this day in history, November 11, 1921, Tomb of Unknown Soldier is dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery on Nov. 11, 1921. The ceremony included a two-minute national moment of silence.
LIFESTYLE November 10, 2023 Meet the American who founded the American Legion, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., privileged to fight and to serve Theodore Roosevelt Jr., oldest son of President Teddy Roosevelt, founded the American Legion after World War I; he received the Medal of Honor in World War II.
World War One September 18, 2023 World War I-era plane flips on its roof while trying to land at Massachusetts museum Authorities in Massachusetts say a World War I-era plane crashed and flipped over near the American Heritage Museum in Stow on Sunday.
France September 5, 2023 Belgium, France seek to get WWI memorials recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites In about two weeks, the United Nations will decide whether numerous World War I memorials spanning western Belgium and northern France should be recognized as World Heritage sites.
LIFESTYLE August 16, 2023 Jack Carr's take on T. E. Lawrence, or 'Lawrence of Arabia': Book on warfare should be 'required reading' Jack Carr is a bestselling novelist and author of the upcoming "Targeted" nonfiction series about terror events. Here, he weighs in on Lawrence of Arabia, one of his "heroes."
United Kingdom May 10, 2023 British soldier laid to rest 106 years after WWI disappearance Pvt. Robert Kenneth Malcolm, a British soldier who disappeared in Belgium during World War I, was laid to rest Wednesday, four years after his remains were identified.
Michigan April 12, 2023 Michigan researchers locate pair of century-old shipwrecks in Lake Superior The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society has announced the discovery of two lumber-shipping vessels that sank in Lake Superior in 1914.
LIFESTYLE April 7, 2023 Crucifix found in debris after WWI battle in France is being returned to church over 100 years later A World War I crucifix that was discovered in rubble will finally be reunited with its home church in France. The cross has been in England for the last 87 years, SWNS reported.
