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Fantasy of Flight hosts Tuskegee Airmen
Postcards from FloridaFantasy of Flight in Polk City is hosting the Tuskegee Airmen in honor of Black History Month Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-12. The open forum/Q&A symposiums will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. with meet-and-greets to follow. More th... -
Tuskegee Airmen to appear at Fantasy of Flight
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelFantasy of Flight, an aviation-themed attraction in Polk County, is paying tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen during this week’s Legends and Legacies Symposium Series. Five pilots — including Oviedo’s Raymond Cassagnol and Hiram E. Mann of... -
Take flight to an air and space museum
People with a fondness for airplanes can find a lot to like when they visit Southern California, where there are plenty of opportunities to see historic aircraft up-close and personal. In some cases, they'll see a lot more than just aircraft. If you...Tags: Korean War (1950-1953), History, Vietnam War (1955-1975), African Americans, Science and Technology
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Tuskegee Airmen: American Heroes In Our Own Backyard
Web ReporterThere are only about 60 Tuskegee Airmen still living and about half a dozen of them live here in Washington State. One of them is Lt. Col. Bill Holloman. Holloman says, "We started out in 1941 as an experiment because the War Department didn't believe we...Tags: Justice and Rights, Social Issues, Crime, Law and Justice, World War II (1939-1945), Civil Rights
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New "State Quarters" To Feature National Parks
The Associated PressQuarters dropped into fountains at Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas next year could feature the park itself. The U.S. Mint announced Wednesday that the first in its "America the Beautiful" series of quarters will feature Hot Springs, which was set...Tags: Politics, National Parks, Forestry and Timber, Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure
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Tuskegee Airman William Holloman Dead At 85
Web ReporterWilliam H. Holloman, a Tuskegee airman in World War II who also served in Vietnam, has died at age 85. The Tuskegee Airmen association said Thursday that Holloman died Friday at Valley Medical Center in Renton after suffering a heart attack. He was a St....Tags: Vietnam, Heart Attack, Armed Forces, World War II (1939-1945), Health
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Fmr. Manhattan Borough Pres. Percy Sutton Dies
Percy Sutton, the pioneering civil rights attorney who represented Malcolm X before launching successful careers as a political power broker and media mogul, has died. He was 89.
Marissa Shorenstein, a spokeswoman for Gov. David Paterson, confirmed...Tags: Justice and Rights, Politics, Democratic Convention (1968), African Americans, World War II (1939-1945)
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SoCal teen makes aviation history
KTLA NewsA 15 year old girl from Compton became the youngest African-American female to fly solo across the country Saturday. Kimberly Anyadike navigated a single-engine Cessna from Los Angeles to Newport News, VA, making about a dozen stops along the way. She...Tags: Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), World War II (1939-1945)
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Tristan Wilds: From 90210, A New Groove
90210 heartthrob Tristan Wilds will soon have fans swooning in a whole new way.
The CW star tells WPIX he's hard at work on launching a music career, and he's already recorded a number of songs for his first album. "It's definitely music you can feel,"...Tags: Cuba Gooding, Jr., Tristan Wilds, The CW (tv network), George Lucas, WPIX
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Thousands View 121st Rose Parade Floats
KTLA NewsPASADENA -- Thousands turned out to see the floats from the 121st Tournament of Roses Parade on display along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards this weekend. Sunday marked the last day the flowery creations were on display for public viewing. Warm,...Tags: Social Issues, Rotary International, Death, U.S. Airways, Satellite Technology
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TUSKEGEE AIRMEN AND CAL POLY ROSE PARADE FLOAT
Gayle Anderson was live to see the West Covina Rose Float Foundation's entry title "Tuskegee Airmen - A Cut Above." It pays tribute to the service, bravery and commitment of the Tuskegee Airmen. The Tuskegee Airmen is the name of the group of African...Tags: Social Issues, African Americans, Science and Technology, World War II (1939-1945), Animation (genre)
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RACE: ARE WE SO DIFFERENT?
Gayle Anderson was live at the California Science Center to experience the exhibit "RACE: ARE WE SO DIFFERENT?" open to the public now through December 31st, 2009. "RACE" explores the science, history and personal experiences of race, helping us...Tags: Michael Jordan, Justice and Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Colleges and Universities, African Americans
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