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National Park Service
100 Years: Let’s celebrate! The National Park Service turns 100 on August 25, 2016, and everyone can take part in the celebration! The centennial will kick off a second century of stewardship of America’s national parks and engaging communities through recreation, conservation, and historic preservation programs. We invite you to find your park […]
The Purple Heart
It is one of the most recognized and respected medals awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces. Introduced as the “Badge of Military Merit” by General George Washington in 1782, the Purple Heart is also the nation’s oldest military award. In military terms, the award had “broken service,” as it was ignored for nearly […]
Olympic Games
August 5 – August 21, 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The Rio 2016 Games will provide the best possible environment for peak performances. Athletes will enjoy world-class facilities, including a superb village, all located in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, in a compact layout for maximum convenience. The competition venues will be clustered […]
National Park Foundation
National Park Foundation Announces Study Determining Value Of America’s National Parks To Be $92 Billion News Release Date: June 30, 2016 Contact: Jeffrey Olson, National Park Service, 202-208-6843 Contact: Alanna Sobel, National Park Foundation, 202-796-2538 Professors From Colorado State University And Harvard Kennedy School Provide Total Economic Value Study Of National Parks And National […]