Obama to award first Medal of Honor to Mass. soldier who sacrificed life to save comradeSeptember 15th, 2009 Obama to give Mass. soldier Medal of HonorWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is giving his first Medal of Honor to a soldier who sacrificed his life saving a comrade in Afghanistan.
New items at Odd Wisconsin exhibit range from Casablanca script to Lewis and Clark journalSeptember 14th, 2009 New items at Odd Wisconsin exhibit in MadisonMADISON, Wis. — An original script from the movie "Casablanca," a journal from the Lewis and Clark Expedition and one of the world's first atlases are among the new items at the Wisconsin Historical Museum's exhibit of odd items.
Civil rights icon heads back to Washington to get Medal of Freedom from first black presidentAugust 12th, 2009 Civil rights icon to receive Medal of FreedomATLANTA — A civil rights icon who worked alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dalai Lama, ex-NBA star, icon's widow to receive National Civil Rights Museum honorsAugust 6th, 2009 Dalai Lama to receive Tenn. museum's Freedom AwardMEMPHIS, Tenn.
Museum opens for Norwegian Nobel laureate writer and Nazi sympathizerAugust 4th, 2009 Knut Hamsun museum opens in north NorwayOSLO — Crown Princess Mette-Marit has opened Norway's first museum dedicated to Nobel laureate Knut Hamsun, whose literary talent was overshadowed by his later Nazi sympathies. More than 5,000 visitors attended the ceremony at Hamaroey, 200 miles (320 kilometers) north of the Arctic Circle on Tuesday, the 150th anniversary of Hamsun's birth.
White House stands by decision to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ireland's RobinsonAugust 4th, 2009 White House stands by decision to honor RobinsonWASHINGTON — The White House is standing by its decision to award a Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Irish President Mary Robinson. Some Jewish groups say Ireland's first female president is biased against Israel.
Oregon WWII veterans honored with French award for valorJuly 11th, 2009 Oregon WWII vets honored by FrancePORTLAND, Ore. — Three World War II veterans have been awarded the Legion of Honor by France for their military service.
Newspaper columnists give Sarah Palin dubious 'Sitting Duck Award' as most ridiculed newsmakerJuly 3rd, 2009 Newspaper columnists give Gov. Palin dubious honorJUNEAU, Alaska — The National Society of Newspaper Columnists chose Alaska Gov.
Newspaper columnists give Palin dubious 'Sitting Duck Award' for most ridiculed newsmakerJuly 2nd, 2009 Newspaper columnists give Palin dubious honorJUNEAU, Alaska — The National Society of Newspaper Columnists chose Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the winner of its annual Sitting Duck Award, a tongue-in-cheek honor that pokes fun at the most ridiculed newsmakers in the United States.
Holocaust Museum to close for a day in honor of guard who was killed in shootingJune 11th, 2009 Holocaust Museum to close in slain guard's honorWASHINGTON — The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum will be closed Thursday in tribute to the museum guard who was shot and killed by a gunman.
Classic Cozy Coupe children's car gets honor at Cleveland auto museumJune 6th, 2009 Children's car gets honor at Cleveland museumCLEVELAND — A classic toy car is being inducted into an auto museum in Cleveland. The Cozy Coupe, a plastic cherry-red sports car, allows toddlers to sit on a bench-style seat and poke their legs through to the ground.
Bill Clinton to sit on national board to promote Oklahoma City National MemorialMay 3rd, 2009 Clinton to promote memorial honoring 1995 bombingOKLAHOMA CITY — Recalling the profound impact the Oklahoma City bombing had on the nation and himself, former President Bill Clinton announced Saturday he will join a new national board to promote the mission of the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. Clinton, who was president when a truck bomb tore through the Alfred P.
Santana to receive lifetime achievement award at Billboard Latin Music AwardsApril 23rd, 2009 Santana to receive lifetime achievement awardCORAL GABLES, Fla. — Carlos Santana will receive a lifetime achievement award at the 2009 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Kate Moss, Justin Timberlake, Marc Jacobs' stunning Vogue photoshootApril 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Kate Moss has teamed up with Justin Timberlake and fashion designer Marc Jacobs for a dazzling photoshoot. The stunning image will be featured in the May edition of Vogue magazine.
Designer unveils plans for new, 4-story National Children's Museum near WashingtonApril 22nd, 2009 Plans unveiled for new National Children's MuseumOXON HILL, Md. — The new National Children's Museum near Washington, D.C., will be a four-story building with a rooftop garden and a wall of living plants.
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