Medal of Honor recipients Army Master Sgt. José Rodela looks at photographs on Defense Secretary Chuck Hagels desk before the Pentagon ceremony.
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Stories of bravery that deserve to be told
The newest Medal of Honor recipients -- 24 veterans who received the honor decades after their extraordinary heroism in three wars -- were inducted into the Pentagon Hall of Heroes.
The veterans from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War were honored at a ceremony at the Pentagon on March 19th, one day after receiving the nation's highest award for valor in a White House ceremony.
"We are here this morning to celebrate the heroism of 24 selfless individuals -- 24 Soldiers ...
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New standards, more tech, fewer resources
Education in the United States is vaulting into the digital era. Students today can use Facebook to create book report-related author pages, while teachers can Skype in experts for in-class science lessons.
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No help for elderly prisoners released after decades
After devoting over 20 years as a prison social worker, Fordham University researcher Tina Maschi, PhD, declared, “There’s something wrong with society when in some ways staying in prison is better than getting out. The people who are older have a much greater struggle, because they have special ... |
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César Chávez: Documenting a legend, a cause
Labor leader César E. Chávez passed away in 1993 after a life's work of fighting for farmworkers' rights. Not only is César Chávez Day commemorated in several states and the César E. Chávez National Monument stands in his honor, now there comes a film about this legendary activist, 2engCésar ... |
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‘Dead or in prison before we allow KXL pipeline’
Oglala Lakota and American Indian Movement activists joined in a four-directions walk to commemorate Liberation Day on February 27th, an event to mark the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee. As they do each year, four groups gather to the north, south, east and west and then walk eight miles until ... |
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