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This is Lonnie Cook, 94, one of only nine USS Arizona survivors still living.

“I was on the ladder going up when it blew up. It knocked all the lights out and it knocked a lot of things loose, projectiles loose.” - Navy Veteran Lonnie Cook, 94

Read his full story here.

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In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility - I welcome it. - John F. Kennedy

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So, for example, a country was into recession right after I was sworn in, a dot-com bust had taken place. Then the attacks of September the 11th, and then of course the great financial meltdown in the -the fundamental question facing any ... Read More

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What's YOUR favorite Superbowl snack?

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Air Force Captain Proposes During Cardinals Game

Have you seen this sweet story? Air Force captain Eric Straub, who had only just returned from deployment in the Middle East, proposed to his cheerleader girlfriend during the Cardinals game! http://on.today.com/11fMMUQ

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Alcatraz federal penitentiary in San Francisco Bay closed on March 21, 1963. Have you ever visited and was it short or long stay?

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Here is my principle: Taxes shall be levied according to ability to pay. That is the only American principle. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Congress authorized the Medal of Honor, the Nation’s highest honor, on July 12 in 1862 #OnThisDay

Congress authorized the Medal of Honor, the Nation's highest honor, on July 12 in 1862. Since then it has been awarded to 3,461 persons with 19 men receiving it twice. We are so thankful for the service of these incredibly brave soldiers.... Read More

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What Washington needs is adult supervision. - Barack Obama

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Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended. - George W. Bush

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carry the battle to them. - Harry S. Truman

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The passion for office among members of Congress is very great, if not absolutely disreputable, and greatly embarrasses the operations of the Government. They create offices by their own votes and then seek to fill them themselves. - Jame... Read More

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First class move by Actress Amy Adams: According to ESPN host Jemele Hill, Adams gave her first-class seat to an American soldier and instead sat in coach on a flight from Detroit today. Read more at Fox News.... Read More

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American cyclist Lance Armstrong retired on July 24, 2005 after winning his 7th straight Le Tour De France. The previous champion has been stripped of all of his titles. What do you think of his fall from grace?

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Happy National Root Beer Float Day! BTW, if you have an A&W near you, stop in today for a free small root beer float.

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On April 30, 1789, George Washington Took Office In New York As The 1st U.S. President.

#DidYouKnow On April 30, 1789, George Washington took office in New York as the first president of the United States.

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Clipart - America the beautiful from sea to shining sea

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Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. You are not forgotten.

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If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program. - Bill Clinton

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We stand for freedom. That is our conviction for ourselves; that is our only commitment to others. -JFK .President John F. Kennedy, our 35th President, was born on May 29, 1917. While he only served from 1961 until his assassination in 19... Read More

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Let's start this beautiful Sunday with our Navy Band during a parade in Hawaii! LIKE if you've seen them perform. SHARE so your friends can listen too: http://www.navyband.navy.mil/sounds.shtml

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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth. - George Washington

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On February 16, 1968, the 9-1-1 emergency telephone system first went into service. There are now more than 240 million 9-1-1 calls made each year. THANK YOU to all the hard working 9-1-1 operators that work to save lives every day.

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Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes? Raiders of the Lost Ark lit up the big screen on June 1, 1981. This has to be one of the best theme songs of all time -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bTpp8PQSog.

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The public was admitted to the Washington Monument for the first time on October 10, 1903. LIKE if you've visited!

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America is a Nation with a mission - and that mission comes from our most basic beliefs. We have no desire to dominate, no ambitions of empire. Our aim is a democratic peace - a peace founded upon the dignity and rights of every man and w... Read More

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Happy Cinco de Mayo! Margarita anyone?

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We'll leave you tonight with this photo from the Normandy American Cemetery, a cemetery and memorial in Normandy, France, that honors American soldiers who died in Europe during World War II. We are so grateful for every soldier that foug... Read More

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The American Red Cross was established on May 21, 1881. The organization now responds to more than 70,000 disasters each year ranging from house fires to hurricanes and are currently helping victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes! Thank you is... Read More

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Just for kids, here's a great 4th of July coloring page with marching Patriots and their cute pet.

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U.S. Army soldiers showing the Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement soldiers how to conduct tactical patrols at night along the Iraqi-Syrian border.

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The last #Peanuts comic strip was published on February 13, 2000. #CharlesMSchultz #OnThisDay

The last peanuts comic strip was published 15 years ago today (Feb 13, 2000). Did you know that creator Charles M. Schultz passed away the night before his last strip, which announced his retirement, was published? #OnThisDay

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On February 23 1896 the Tootsie Roll was introduced by Leo Hirschfield! Did we ever figure out how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop?

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I had very good support from democrat and republican all throughout my administration. I had a very high batting average. We added more jobs per year in my four years than any other president since the Second World War. - Jimmy Carter

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There are patriots who opposed the war in Iraq and there are patriots who supported the war in Iraq. We are one people, all of us pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes, all of us defending the United States of America. - Barack Oba... Read More

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Last week, Marines line up to construct the battle cross in front of each picture of their deceased brothers in arms, who died in a training accident in Nevada last month. We have such respect and gratitude for those that are laying their... Read More

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On February 28, 1961, President Kennedy established the Peace Corps with a goal of promoting world peace and friendship. Since then, over 210,000 Americans have joined the Peace Corps and have served in 139 countries!

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Who Can Name This Show? The Final Episode Aired On May 21, 1990? Find the answer here:

It was Newhart, with what many consider the best ending for a show ever. Watch the final scenes here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwYw2i2icNg

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Clipart - Happy Birthday, America wordart

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Volunteers lay holiday wreaths in what has become a moving holiday tradition to honor the nation's war dead.

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Aw, how sweet! Post WWI Valentine's Card .SHARE and TAG your Sweetheart!

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This is Lonnie Cook, 94, one of only nine USS Arizona survivors still living.

“I was on the ladder going up when it blew up. It knocked all the lights out and it knocked a lot of things loose, projectiles loose.” - Navy Veteran Lonnie Cook, 94

Read his full story here.

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This is Lonnie Cook, 94, one of only nine USS Arizona survivors still living. “I was on the ladder going up when it blew up. It knocked all the lights out and it knocked a lot of things loose, projectiles loose.” - Navy Veteran Lonnie Cook, 94 Read his full story here.

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This is Lonnie Cook, 94, one of only nine USS Arizona survivors still living.

“I was on the ladder going up when it blew up. It knocked all the lights out and it knocked a lot of things loose, projectiles loose.” - Navy Veteran Lonnie Cook, 94

Read his full story here.