Boston brings out the cannons for Presidents’ Day

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Boston reached back into its long history for Presidents’ Day during Monday’s festivities — firing off the cannons at the USS Constitution and bringing some life back into the likes of Thomas Jefferson and Abe Lincoln at the JFK Library. The USS Constitution, named one of the day’s honorees George Washington 225 years ago, stayed […]

Air raid sirens howl as Biden visits Kyiv

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In Kyiv, Biden announced an additional half-billion dollars in U.S. assistance — on top of the more than $50 billion already provided — for shells for howitzers, anti-tank missiles, air surveillance radars and other aid but no new advanced weaponry.

Hail to the chief

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Old Ironsides gave a 21-gun salute on Presidents’ Day that popped everyone’s ears. President George Washington named the USS Constitution after the document that defines our nation. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the War of 1812 when British cannonballs […]