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Itinerary: 10 places to find MLK's legacy in DC
Special to The Baltimore SunWhile many Americans rightly associate King with his Atlanta birthplace, the nation's capital also boasts a unique and substantial connection to the leader. Visitors to Washington who would like to explore civil rights beyond the new memorial have plenty...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Howard University, Human Interest, Cinnamon, Civil Rights
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MLK Memorial shows dedication to the dream
Back in 1963, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his now famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington, the National Mall overflowed with people who'd traveled from near and far seeking equality for all Americans.
Almost a half-...Tags: Museums, World War II (1939-1945), Cinnamon, Howard University, Colleges and Universities
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Cruise Port Spotlight: St. George and Hamilton, Bermuda
Special CorrespondentWhen it comes to cruise destinations, Bermuda is definitely in the "pink." Best known for its picture-postcard-perfect beaches with fine, pink sands; for its Bermuda shorts; and for its infamous legendary "Triangle," Bermuda began to be developed in the...Tags: Caribbean Sea, Sailing, Hobbies, Cruises, Petroleum Industry
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Shore Leave returns to the Hunt Valley Inn
The Shore Leave 32 science fiction convention returns Friday-Sunday, July 8-10, at the Marriott Hunt Valley Inn. This event will include workshops, a film festival, a masquerade contest, an art show and a host of dealers selling memorabilia. There will...Tags: Hunt Valley, Jefferson Davis, Sally Kellerman, Perry Hall, Carroll County (Maryland)
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Theme of hope present in upcoming Civil War exhibit
By Rebecca Massie Lane Special to The Herald-Mail With 23,110 casualties, the Battle of Antietam remains a day of great loss for America and it stimulated a chain of events leading to the Emancipation Proclamation and the Battle of Gettysburg. The...Tags: Museums, Battles (music group), University of Pennsylvania, African Americans, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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It's important to remember lessons of the Civil War
I am writing this column on America's birthday while on vacation in Texas. So to you the readers who read this on July 10, and to all Americans, happy belated birthday America! Â Right up there with being called a veteran, I cherish the moniker...Tags: Civil Unrest, Crime, Law and Justice, Human Interest, Civil Rights, Religious Conflicts
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Civil War's carnage led to medical advances
The carnage that was caused by weapons introduced during the American Civil War forced doctors to make advances in medicine that might have taken another 25 years to develop had the conflict not been fought.
“In many ways, the battlefield was the...Tags: Firearms, Emergency Planning, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Crime, Law and Justice, Surgery
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Summer offers fusion of fun from festivals to food
It's the height of summer, so don't miss out on these family-friendly excursions:
Philadelphia
Global Fusion Festival: Journey to Philadelphia for one day of non-stop entertainment that celebrates bringing diverse communities together for a cultural...Tags: The Wildwoods, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Culture, Lewes, John Lewis
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Theory suggests Civil War could have ended sooner with different weapons
The American Civil War might have reached a swifter conclusion had the federal government not armed its soldiers with inexpensive weapons to save money, said George Wunderlich, executive director of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick,...Tags: Firearms, National Government, Wars and Interventions, Weaponry, Government
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Tea Table Community Notes Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011
Birth A daughter, Ellie Christine Schick, was born to Taya (Drost) Schick and Joel Schick of Ada at 5:01 a.m. Oct. 10, 2011, at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. Ellie weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces at birth. She has a brother, Carson Allen Schick, 2 1/2....Tags: Health Treatments, Pregnancy and Childbirth, HIV, Medical Procedures and Tests, Abusive Behavior
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Art Callaham: Are we there yet? Let's hope not
I know I've been a bit preachy over the last month or so — columns about voting, heroes, tenacity, courage and such — all because I'm worried. I'm worried about our nation. Why? First we have a president and a congress that can't seem to...Tags: Thomas Jefferson, Labor Disputes, Career and Workplace, Armed Conflicts, Voting
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Five events for your calendar: Tuesday, Nov. 1
1. Conservation on film
American Conservation Film Festival runs Thursday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 6. Festival features films on conservation, including "The Polar Explorer," pictured. Three venues in Shepherdstown, W.Va. $40 full festival pass;...Tags: Anglicanism, Music, Movies, Entertainment, Golf
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Jun 27, 2011
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Oct 27, 2011
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