The F-84F Thunderstreak was a fighter-bomber produced in the post WWII period that saw very little active combat service. The Delta County Airport received on loan from the United States Air Force after the F-84 fleet was decommissioned. History of…
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Lake Bluff Park is a cozy little sidewalk overlooking Lake Michigan, located in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan. It also has many memorials ranging from World War 1 all the way to the Vietnam War. All veterans, no matter what…
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The 26th Michigan Infantry was not only involved in two of the most crucial battles of the Civil War, but received a front row seat to the final moments of the Civil War when General Grant and General Lee met…
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Gliders played a major role in the invasion of Europe in World War Two. This is the story of how a small Michigan town became one of the biggest producers of these silent troop carriers and how the highest ranking…
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Red Arrow Park is a memorial park and beach located in Marinette Wisconsin on the coast of Green Bay. The Park was named in 1945 in honor of the Marinette national guard Unit, Co. A, 127th Infantry Regiment, which served…
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In the latter stages of the Dakota War of 1862, Minnesotan members of the United States military were in pursuit of the native Dakota tribe, led by their chief, Little Crow. Within this conflict, there was a multitude of factors…
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Halfway between Calumet and Lake Linden, just off M-26, lie the Douglass Houghton Falls. The waterfall is the tallest in Michigan at 110 feet. Once a popular hiking destination, the falls have been closed off to public access for years…
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The Iron Range Veteran’s Digital Memorial is a place to honor the service of veterans from communities along Minnesota’s Mesabi Range. This memorial is more than just a standing monument. This memorial is an online database that contains the service…
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A monument to Canada’s formative experience during the War of 1812 Triumph Through Diversity is a monument commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812’s final battle in Canada, the Battle of Malcolm’s Mills. It is located on Parliament Hill, Ottawa—just…
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Honor Flight Michigan thought it was a good idea to take World War II veterans from Michigan to Washington D.C so they could see their national memorial. After the waiting list filled up, and they couldn’t take anymore, they decided…
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