Community honors Veterans Day with special service, display of Iwo Jima Memorial recreated by local artist Frank Wilkens
It is a day set aside to honor sacrifice and service.
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It is a day set aside to honor sacrifice and service.
Six United States Marines raised the American flag over Iwo Jima in World War II on this day in history, Feb. 23, 1945. Heroic photo of the moment still grips Americans.
Sometimes, it can be very difficult to distinguish historical fact from historical fiction. In some cases, the lack of solid evidence makes a definitive
The national day of recognition celebrating the American flag — June 14 — has roots in the Pittsburgh region and Pennsylvania. On this day in 1777, the Continental Congress adopted a resolution approving the design for the first flag of the United States, which at that time was “thirteen stripes
Courtesy of Sandcastle Courtesy of the Senator John Heinz History Center The Senator John Heinz History Center in the Strip District is bringing back its traveling exhibition, “We Can Do It! WWII” on May 29. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. It is Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember the men and women who gave their lives for their country. Here are some things that are happening in and around Pittsburgh. Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum on Oakl...