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Preventive wars are tricky to judge in retrospect
As David Swanson points out in his recent article, the War of 1812 was indeed senseless, born of wanton stupidity ("America's first war of choice: 1812). It served no useful purpose, local battle glories notwithstanding. Not all wars are like that,...Tags: Germany, World War II (1939-1945), Nazi Party
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Restoring Mount Vernon
Baltimore's Washington Monument in Mount Vernon Square is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks, a classical Doric column towering 178 feet above its elegant surroundings. But nearly 200 years after its completion in 1829, the building and its...
Tags: Architecture, Mount Vernon Place, Central Park, Mount Vernon, World War I (1914-1918)
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Baltimore, not Annapolis, is where the War of 1812 should be commemorated
Regarding your story about the ceremonial visit of two French schooners to Annapolis to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812, how was Annapolis chosen as the site given that the most renowned action of that war took place in Baltimore ("2...Tags: Timonium, Annapolis
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Bales' attorney questions whether alleged Afghan massacre occurred
Q13 FOX News Political AnalystAttorney John Henry Browne, who is representing Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, the man accused of killing 17 Afghan civilians earlier this year, is questioning whether the crime, as it has been reported, even occurred. “I certainly haven’t...Tags: Prosecution, Justice System, Ted Bundy, Lawyers, Iraq
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Tours, period clothing and soup highlight 200th anniversary of Boydville
richardb@herald-mail.comPeriod dresses, some worn through the decades by the home’s doyennes, Harry Deward “Buddy” Everhart’s locally famous bean soup and tours of the 8,500-square-foot home highlighted Saturday’s 200th anniversary celebration of...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Recipes, Germany, James Buchanan, Prisons
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9 reasons to visit Baltimore this spring (or anytime)
BALTIMORE — One of the great charms of Baltimore is its lack of interest in running with the herd. Possessing a unique look and an entertainingly odd culture, it moves at a slow and steady pace, entirely out of step with the rest of the bustling...Tags: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Walters Art Museum, Manhattan (New York City), Restaurants, John Waters
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Living Here: History museums and sites
Museums and sites can help you track the story of our region. From the earliest settlers to the space explorers, Hampton Roads museums tell a continuous story of the importance of our region. History museums 1. Air Power Park. Vintage military jets,...Tags: Historic Jamestowne, Abraham Lincoln, Yorktown (York, Virginia), Nathaniel Bacon, John Tyler
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Living Here: Newport News
About 22 miles long and only 4 miles wide, the area that became Newport News was first settled in 1619. In 1896, that community — the former seat of Warwick County — became the separate city of Newport News. Warwick County was one of the eight...Tags: CSS Virginia, Aircraft Carriers, USS Monitor, Fort Eustis, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Living Here: Military installations
Newcomers will see it right away: Hampton Roads and theU.S. military go hand in hand. Every branch of the service is represented in this corner of southeastern Virginia: Start with the world's largest naval base and the only East Coast home for the...
Tags: U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Weaponry, York County (Virginia), U.S. Navy, Congressional Medal of Honor Heroes
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Days to remember
A century and a half ago — and a drive of about two and a half hours from Harford County in modern times — Union and Confederate forces were in the midst of positioning themselves to become the masters of Harpers Ferry at the confluence of the...Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Harford County, Memorial Day, Holidays, Wars and Interventions
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Four days of tribute and activity for Westminster's 145th Memorial Day observance
The 145th consecutive Memorial Day observance in Westminster is being planned as a four-day event, May 25-28, with numerous activities to honor and pay tribute to veterans. The celebration, sponsored by the American Legion Post 31, has been coordinated...Tags: Energy Saving, U.S. Navy, United States Naval Academy, Music, American Legion
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Travelers determined to have a vacation — within a budget
Money may be tight, but not enough for most of us to forgo a summer vacation.
A recent survey by travel site Orbitz.com found that nearly eight of 10 respondents will be taking a vacation this summer. Some plan to spend more than last year, but nearly...Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Rentals, Hotels and Accommodations, Budgets and Budgeting, Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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