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New York and the War of 1812
From 1812 to 1815, the United States fought Great Britain, its colonists in Canada and its Native American allies. New York State was at the center of the struggle, with both land and sea borders with Canada and seacoast on the Atlantic Ocean. The bicentennial begins in 2012 and will include events in and around the state. June 18, 1812 – Congress declares war on Great Britain. July 19, 1812 – USS Oneida drives off several British … Read entire article »
Filed under: American History, Land Battles of the War of 1812, Naval Battles of the War of 1812, War of 1812
George Washington Bridge Turns 80
The George Washington Bridge was dedicated on Oct. 24, 1931 and opened for traffic the next day. The Port Authority, which operates the bridge, claims it is the busiest in the world, handling 106 million vehicles a year. Originally just one level, in 1962 a lower level was opened to increase the capacity of the structure by 75 percent. Size * 107,000 miles of steel wire used to suspend the bridge * The bridge’s main span is 3,500 … Read entire article »
Filed under: History, Original writing, Reporting
Traditional Afghan Methods With a Little Improvement
Shindand Air Base is under construction. It is slated to be the primary training site for the Afghan Air Force, as well as a key base for regional Afghan security forces. Coalition forces and local Afghan villagers worked together to reconnect access to an underground karez that supplies water for over 1000 families in a village just outside of Shindand Air Base in Herat province on March 7, 2011. The 300-year-old karez, an underground aqueduct, runs through … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Antiquities and Ruins, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Babylon Museum Restored and Reopened
An Iraqi girl sings a song to Lt. Col. Gregg Athey of 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, before a ceremony to open the Babil Museum Sunday. The museum was renovated as part of a project implemented under the U.S.-Iraqi Strategic Framework Agreement to bolster tourism in the region. The project was supported by the Babil Provincial Reconstruction team, as well as the 3rd ACR. Photo by Staff Sgt. Garrett Ralston The Babil Provincial Reconstruction Team, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Antiquities and Ruins, History, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Troops Visit the Ziggurat of Ur
First Lt. Matthew Dean from Richmond, Ohio, 1st Lt. Di’Anna Newton from Hallettsville, Texas, and 1st Lt. Theresa Ockrassa from Austin, Texas, explore the tomb of King Shulgi, the king of Ur who originally built the Ziggurat of Ur. The Ziggurat is one of Iraq’s many historical sites and is located just north of Camp Adder near Nasiriyah. All three soldiers are assigned to Company G, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., 3rd AAB, 4th Inf. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Antiquities and Ruins, History, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Ur Threatened by Terrorist Attacks
Among all of the construction that has been undertaken to rebuild the economy of Iraq, one project that was started over 4,000 years ago may hold the keys to the financial future as the site is reframed as a tourist attraction. In the desert sands outside of Nasiriyah in Dhi Qar province, the ancient Ziggurat of Ur stands as a testament to the craftsmanship and hard work of its builders. “To think of the amount of effort … Read entire article »
Filed under: Antiquities and Ruins, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Babylon Historic Ruins Museum undergoes a facelift
What’s old will become renewed as the Babylon Historic Ruins Museum undergoes a facelift. Local contractors have begun the renovations under the coordinating efforts of museum officials and the Babil Provincial Reconstruction Team. “We are working hand-in-hand with the Provincial Governor and we are just doing one step at a time,” said Lou Simonetti, Infrastructure Essential Services Team Lead Engineer of the Babil PRT. The project focuses on the renovation and restoration of the museum, the exhibits, archeological artifacts, and upgrading security at the gates. Once complete, the project will benefit the economy of the province by boosting tourism there, said Simonetti. The project will also provide a benefit to students of all age groups as they come to visit the ruins and learn about its history, said Lt. Col Brian Radliff, Regimental … Read entire article »
Filed under: Antiquities and Ruins, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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200 Years After – the War of 1812
November 27th, 2011 | 2 Comments
On land and at sea, the United States and Great Britain struggled for three years in a war that many historians see as the final chapter of the American Revolution. From 1812 to 1815, the U.S. Navy was on the front lines worldwide as it fought the Royal Navy. At home, Canada and the U.S. were both battlegrounds as capitals burned and the tides of war flowed back and forth. The War of 1812 settled … Read entire article »
Filed under: American History, Commentary, Original writing, War of 1812