After World War II, there was a fear about the spread of communism around the world, and when North Korea invaded South Korea, the United States, along with the United Nations, aided in the defense of the South during the Korean War. Unfortunately, the war itself is considered by many to be the “forgotten war,” […]
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Controversy surrounds cemetery’s “movie night”
Many cemeteries look for ways to bring the community to their properties, as both outreach and as a way to raise funds for the cemetery. Some cemeteries provide historic tours, even “ghost tours,” while others use their space for more day-to-day events, such as offering yoga classes. One cemetery, however, has garnered some negative backlash […]
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Greenleaf Cemetery seeks help from Arnold Schwarzenegger
Writer and creator of Conan the Barbarian, Robert E. Howard, has had an affect on the lives of millions with the creation of his Sumerian hero, one of which was actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He even sited Conan in the May issue of Variety magazine that it was “God’s gift to [my] career, (Greenleaf, Hawkins).” […]
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Archeologists become crime scene investigators to 2,500 year old remains
For a city that as been around for more than 3,400 years, it’s no wonder why the nation of Greece made it the nation’s capital. Athens helped bring about a democratic system to the world, philosophy and traditions–such as the Olympics–that we still use today. And the city of Athens continues to bring new historical […]
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Gridwood to build cemetery from scratch
Starting any successful project begins with a lot of planning. Every detail must be laid out and every contingency must be planned for to have success. The hardest part is the planning, especially if you have never taken on a specific project before and for one small town outside of Anchorage, Alaska, that’s exactly where they […]
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Arlington National Cemetery received volunteers for annual Renewal and Remembrance Day
Arlington National Cemetery is one of the most iconic and sacred locations in the United States. Every year, approximately three million people visit the location, and there are are anywhere between 30 and 40 burials per week. With those kind of numbers, maintaining the cemetery is a huge task for the facility. This past Monday, the […]
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Monument for Atlanta’s first African-American mayor installed
People mourn the loss of their loved ones in different ways; some are quick to move forward and live for the memory of the person they lost while for others it is a slow process of dealing with grief. For Valerie Richardson Jackson, the widow of Atlanta’s first African-American mayor Maynard Jackson, the process has taken her […]
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Volunteers help Charleroi Cemetery
Many older cemeteries fall on hard times for a number of reasons, whether that’s funding of the cemetery, loss of property space or because the ownership does not have anything in place in the event of their death. One such cemetery is the Charleroi Cemetery, which has seen better days but thanks to the new […]
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Teacher learn about student engagement at cemetery
Cemeteries are a great place for people to learn about their community, the changing times throughout history, and even about themselves. This idea is not lost on Baylor University’s School of Education, which held a three-day summit for its first Social Studies Teachers’ Academy as part of their Heart of Texas Council for the Social […]
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Veterans memorial completed at Brookdale Cemetery
Honoring our veterans and their sacrifices is different for everyone. Sometimes it’s a simple thank you while standing in line behind a veteran at the grocery store while other times it’s a full blown parade on Veterans or Memorial Day. Cemeteries honor their veterans by placing small American flags at the headstones of the veterans […]
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