Pilot George “Bud” Day spent more than five years as a prisoner of war at the Hanoi Hilton during the Vietnam War. He bravely refused to cooperate with his captors and only provided false information so as to not harm fellow American soldiers. On Saturday, Medal of Honor recipient Bud Day passed away at the age of 88, surrounded by his family in Shalimar, Florida, but his legacy as … Read more »
Today marks the 215th anniversary of the Marine Corps’ re-chartering by Congress, which made the Corps a permanent part of the US military. Throughout its storied history, the Marine Corps is most famous for its valor at the Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I, its success at the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, and for its uplifting and patriotic “Marines’ Hymn.”
The stirring “Marines’ Hymn” is the … Read more »
Distinguished scholar-teachers Amy and Leon Kass demonstrate how short stories, speeches, and songs can be used to enhance civic education and how a pedagogical approach that stresses learning through inquiry can make primary sources come alive for students of all ages.
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“What a wonderful collection of American songs, speeches, and stories. It should be valuable for teachers, students, parents, and readers of all kinds.”
— Diane Ravitch