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Here is the rest of Colonel Murray's story... read here if you missed the first part... He knew that this bridge like the first would be mined. Lt. Murray considered using the rubber boats, but...
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[/caption] Lots of Americans know the significance of 01 September (Germany invaded Poland) and 02 September (VJ Day), but rare is the individual who knows the significance of 03 September. In 1783...
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South Carolinian Henry Laurens and his son John Laurens both played pivotal roles in the American Revolution. Both father and son's life histories were influenced by events at Yorktown, Virginia. John...
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[/caption] Saturday morning at 8 a.m. gates open for visitors to walk aboard the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point for our Patriot Day commemorative program. Our color guard will consist of firefighters...
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[/caption] Over 300 scouts, scouters, military and family members took part in the Patriot Day commemorative program at Patriots Point this past Saturday. The ceremony started with a striking of the...
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[/caption] In conjunction with the Medal of Honor Convention to be held in Charleston 29 September to 03 October, there will be a Medal of Honor Invitational Golf Tournament to be held at the Grande...
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Our newest aircraft the Douglas A-3D, Skywarrior aka Whale, served during the Vietnam War. Its primary mission in the EA-3 variant was to warn Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force aviators, whenever SAMs...
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On a date to be determined by the White House, the first living recipient in a war since Vietnam, Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Salvatore Giunta, United States Army, will receive the Medal of Honor. Giunta...
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[/caption] As we approach the Medal of Honor convention here in Charleston beginning next week, the next in a series on Medal of Honor recipients is one of the most amazing, the story of a...
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Just released, the National Education Report on Patriots Point, please share with your friends and families...
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[/caption] Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) Richard L. Etchberger was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Barrack Obama on 21 September 2010. A native of Hamburg...
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Former crew members of the USS Yorktown (CV-10) from World War II through Vietnam will hold a “Meet and Greet” for visiting guests and children this Saturday, October 2 nd, from 10 am to 2 pm. [...
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[/caption] Tomorrow at 11:00 am, our nation's living Medal of Honor recipients will arrive at Patriots Point and be escorted down the long pier to the USS Yorktown (CV-10), our nation's most decorated...
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[/caption] Former crew members of the USS Yorktown held a "Meet and Greet" on Saturday, 02 October 2010, for visitors onboard. They talked about their service on the "Fighting Lady" and signed a...
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[/caption] Volunteer Joe Bosco was born in central New York state and lived near Griffiss Air Force Base, which explains part of his fascination with all things that fly. His dad, who was a World War...
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Witness to War was here last week amidst all the traffic from the Medal of Honor Convention and the Yorktown Association Reunion. The Witness to War Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated...
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Mr. Lanneau H. Siegling and Mr. Edwin S. Taylor have been appointed to the Patriots Point Development Authority Board. Both Mr. Siegling and Mr. Taylor bring military, professional and community...
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[/caption] "Sleep softly my old love my beauty in the dark night is a dream we have as you know as you know" W. S. Merwin Yesterday a group of dedicated young ROTC midshipmen/cadets from The Citadel...
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In case you missed it, here is a news video by WCBD 2, reporter Brad Franko, on the Witness to War program filming at Patriots Point 2 weeks ago...Stay tuned for an update as our volunteers who told...
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On 12 October 2000 while refueling in Aden, Yeman, the USS Cole was attacked by Al-Qaeda terrorists. At 11:18 am Yemeni time a boat believed by sailors to be a garbage scow pulled alongside their ship...