Public feedback sought for proposed Vietnam War Memorial at state Capitol
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public feedback on a proposal from a nonprofit, the Vietnam War Memorial Fund, to construct a memorial in the southwest corner of the State Capitol State Park in Salem.
The site is just south of the World War II memorial and west of the Capitol building in an area called Willson Park. The deadline for public feedback is January 22, 2021.
The project proposes to install sculptures, plaques, benches, and walkways to memorialize different aspects of the war and military service. It would be just south of the World War II memorial, the Parade of Animals play structure, and a gazebo.
16 Dec 2020
A provision of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will give Gold Star families free access to public lands across the country.
The America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass has an $80 annual price tag for most Americans.
Now, Gold Star families, defined as those who lost a family member in war, an international terrorist attack, or a military operation outside of the United States, will also be eligible for the free admission pass.
The pass gives free access to the holder of the Gold Star Family pass as well as up to three passengers per vehicle 16 years and older. Children under 16 are admitted for free.
Christmas Joy Is Not Something The Left Cares About
It’s pretty comical when outlets like Salon pretend to care about Christmas, don’t you think? Especially when the piece is really not about Christmas but about trashing First Lady, Melania Trump.
Trump’s 2020 Christmas was as generic and unmemorable as this year has been unprecedented and difficult. ‘America the Beautiful’ was the announced theme, a jingoistic phrase used as a title for everything from documentaries on the sexualization of American youth to the 50 designs of state quarters.”-
Tabitha Blankenbiller, Salon
“America the Beautiful” is a jingoistic phrase now. Good to know. Blankenbiller essentially calls calls Melania Trump a “lame duck“. We guess the fighting words of triggered, liberal anger at Christmas time need to manifest themselves somehow.