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LETTER: Removal of Confederate monument could jeopardize Square’s status on the National…

Robin L. Hopp May 13, 2022
Dear Editor: Did you know? Much of downtown Covington is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places and Landmarks, including Downtown Square Park and Academy Park. In the center of the square park is a historic Confederate…
Historic House

Council assesses historic value of Lenroot House – Superior Telegram

Robin L. Hopp May 13, 2022
SUPERIOR — The home built by Superior's only man who could have been President of the United States may soon be recognized on the Municipal Register of Historic Places as the Lenroot House.It's a story that was unknown to…
Preservation Budget

Crack down on homelessness or prevent people from becoming homeless?

Robin L. Hopp May 13, 2022
Supper. Rafael Mandelman today pushed his new legislation that would require the city to provide at least temporary shelter to everyone living on the streets, a step that some say will lead to more homeless sweeps and do nothing to create…
Historical Garden

VALE NEWS: Celebrate spring with Fling – and more

Robin L. Hopp May 12, 2022
A Spring Fling, a citywide garage sale, a history talk, and a fun shoot are on the agenda in the Vale area. Mal's Diner in Vale is hosting the Spring Fling in Vale this Saturday. (The Company/FILE)VALE - North Court…
History Museums

MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES: Unforgettable Somers playhouse | Alive

Robin L. Hopp May 12, 2022
On Sunday, the Somers Historical Museum will remember 11 years of Broadway plays in town.The museum will…
Historic Places

Farmdale School Brings El Sereno History to Life – University Times

Robin L. Hopp May 12, 2022
Residents are working to have the building added to the National Register of Historic PlacesWhen Jorge Garcia attended El Sereno Middle School, he always wondered about the old wood-frame school on campus. site but I never heard much about…
Preservation Budget

Norwood town meeting approves budget Monday night

Robin L. Hopp May 11, 2022
NORWOOD, MA — Norwood kicked off its annual town hall Monday night with the approval of city and school department budgets as well as the approval of six projects to be funded through the Community Preservation Act.Historical Moments The…
History Museums

Nana Ofosuaa Oforiatta Ayim Wins “Dan David” History Award

Robin L. Hopp May 10, 2022
Ghanaian writer, filmmaker and art historian, Nana Oforiatta Ayim has been awarded the world's largest history prize founded by Romanian philanthropist, Dan David, for her outstanding work…
Historic Places

Vandals target historic buildings in Sleeping Giant State Park and cause thousands of dollars in…

Robin L. Hopp May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022, 12:34 a.m.Updated 4 hours agoBy: Marissa AlterSleeping Giant State Park in Hamden is one of the most popular and scenic spots in the state. But lately, nature lovers and hikers aren't the only ones drawn here."We had graffiti…
Historic House

Kansas City Council Members Take ‘Extraordinary Step’ to Save Midtown’s Historic…

Robin L. Hopp May 9, 2022
The group of buildings at the corner of 31st and Main streets in downtown Kansas City are over a century old. Their empty storefronts and brick and limestone exteriors face a busy thoroughfare, and…
Preservation Budget

Voters to decide on $12m sewage treatment plant upgrade at Hatfield town meeting

Robin L. Hopp May 9, 2022
HATFIELD - As a $12.03 million project to upgrade the aging sewage treatment plant arrives ahead of the annual town hall meeting, a resident is again calling on the town to redo part of a building project. $3.6 million water and sewer…
Historical Garden

15 Unique Experiences in Germantown, Philadelphia

Robin L. Hopp May 8, 2022
Due to Philadelphia's proximity to Manhattan and Washington, DC, the City of Brotherly Love is often credited with offering nothing but cheesesteaks, the Liberty Bell, and Rocky Steps to the Philadelphia Art Museum. Yet 6 miles from…
History Museums

[Ilonggo Notes] Why Iloilo should be the museum capital of the Philippines

Robin L. Hopp May 8, 2022
"Pang-museum" (belongs to a museum) - the expression refers to something old, precious, rare, to be put away for others to enjoy, perhaps to collect dust. There could be many of these museum pieces in Iloilo; over the past…
Historic Places

Brooks-Park Home listed as an endangered historic site

Robin L. Hopp May 7, 2022
The 1950s East Hampton home of two mid-century American expressionist artists who worked closely with Jackson Pollock has been listed as one of the nation's 11 most endangered historic places by the National Trust for Historic…
Historic House

Renaissance House Writers’ Retreat returns to Martha’s Vineyard in Dorothy West’s…

Robin L. Hopp May 7, 2022
Renaissance House Retreat for Writers and Artists in Martha's Vineyard will celebrate its 23rd season by offering three exciting writing programs in June, July and September 2022 at its original location in Oak Bluffs – a home where…
Preservation Budget

The Bennington Battle Monument will undergo a preservation assessment

Robin L. Hopp May 7, 2022
The Historic Preservation Division has begun a year-long assessment of the Bennington Battle Monument for repairs and preservation. The public is invited to see the engineers push back the monument on May 11. Vermont Business Magazine The…
Historic Places

Our History: Ashpole Presbyterian Church, Rowland

Robin L. Hopp May 6, 2022
PROJECTOR: The inscription on marker number I-49 reads: 'ASHPOLE CHURCH. Union worship center, originally 2½ miles northwest. The Presbyterians withdrew in 1796 and organized their own church here. Building from 1860 to 300 m. W.” The…
Historic House

Historic inauguration of the Hull-Daisetta rotating building

Robin L. Hopp May 5, 2022
Dignitaries and staff from the Texas State Archives and Library Commission in Austin and Rotary International clubs in southeast Texas gathered Saturday, April 30, on the grounds of the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center,…
History Museums

Upcoming exhibitions at the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Griot Museum – University News

Robin L. Hopp May 4, 2022
Beginning in early summer and ending in fall, the Saint Louis Art Museum (SLAM) offers three new upcoming exhibitions. "Catching the Moment: Contemporary Art from the Ted L. and Maryanne Ellison Simmons Collection" runs June 26…
Historic Places

Critics object to proposed historic markers in Roeland Park

Robin L. Hopp May 3, 2022
ROELAND PARK, Kan. - Residents and Indigenous advocates are calling a proposal to place historical markers throughout Roeland Park a misrepresentation of history. The Roeland Park Historical Committee recommended that the city…
Historic House

Plans for new homes near historic Nottinghamshire cottage denied

Robin L. Hopp May 3, 2022
Plans for new homes near a historic cottage that once housed a 19th-century artist should be turned down by councilors.In April, a decision on the application for up to three new homes to the rear of Ullyats Cottage was postponed by the…
Preservation Budget

Legoland set to open, but nearby historical artifacts ‘overlooked’

Robin L. Hopp May 3, 2022
Legoland Korea Resort in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province on Tuesday, two days before its official opening. (Yonhap)After 11 years of many obstacles and criticisms, the Lego blocks are finally stacked and Legoland Korea Resort is ready…
Historical Garden

Peña Adobe Historical Society Celebrates “Western Day at Adobe”! –

Robin L. Hopp May 2, 2022
This May 7 open house event will feature performances by the Congressional Gunfighters of America, a professional stunt troupe! The re-enactment group is dedicated to preserving old western history, specializing in live entertainment.…
Historic Places

Friends of Wheeling tackles first rehabilitation project in years | News, Sports, Jobs

Robin L. Hopp May 2, 2022
Brad Anderson, an employee of Cattrell Co. of Wheeling, uses a torch to cut through steel braces used outside 722-724 Main St. Thursday. The steel braces are removed from the exterior and will be placed on the interior instead. This…
Historic House

Habitat for Humanity of Greater BR needs more volunteers to help build homes

Robin L. Hopp May 1, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge is looking for volunteers to help build homes for the town.Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge targets vacant and degraded properties to build new homesRichmond…
Preservation Budget

City Council sets budget priorities for next year – Beverly Hills Courier — Beverly Hills Courier

Robin L. Hopp May 1, 2022
“The city's vision statements can be summed up as follows: first, to offer an unparalleled quality of life; second, uniqueness and friendliness for our residents and visitors; third, we are a world-class community, offering an…
Historical Garden

Life House opens new boutique hotel in South Miami Beach’s Fifth Ward

Robin L. Hopp Apr 30, 2022
Tudor-style cottage by the beach is set to become Miami's new hotspotTudor-style cottage by the beach is set to become Miami's new hotspotLife House has added another addition to its existing portfolio of luxury properties. The recently…
History Museums

Report cites possible problems with $1.2 million plan for Great Sacandaga museum

Robin L. Hopp Apr 30, 2022
JOHNSTOWN — While Fulton County ratepayers may have gotten a raw deal, county lawmakers committed no crime when they relied on 2016 assessments to acquire property in September where they want build a heritage museum, according to a…
Historic House

The owner of a historic building could be charged more than 60 times what he paid for the property

Robin L. Hopp Apr 29, 2022
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A historic building, which once housed the South Bend Brewing Association, is to be demolished. Bought for just over $5,000.00 at a city-mandated tax certificate sale, demolishing the building will cost the owner…
History Museums

Prague’s first private museum is haunted by the specter of communism

Robin L. Hopp Apr 28, 2022
PRAGUE — The specter of communism haunts Prague's art scene. The city's first private museum, Kunsthalle Praha, opened in February, marks a break with the state-funded cultural industry that once thrived but has struggled in recent years.…
Historic Places

The historic Fly Creek Hotel could soon see the wrecking ball

Robin L. Hopp Apr 28, 2022
The Fly Creek Hotel, in the foreground, stands in front of a barn which is also the subject of a request for demolition. (Tara Barnwell/AllOtsego.com) A request filed on behalf of the Leatherstocking Corporation to demolish the…
Historic House

FACT SHEET: The small business boom under the Biden-Harris administration

Robin L. Hopp Apr 28, 2022
Thanks to the US bailout and the fair implementation of emergency relief programs, President Biden and Vice President Harris have fostered the strongest recovery on record for Main Street. In 2021, Americans asked to start 5.4…
Preservation Budget

The Recorder – Leverett budget, road renaming, library sale for town meeting votes

Robin L. Hopp Apr 27, 2022
LEVERETT — Selling an old library building to a nonprofit, renaming the transfer station entrance road to honor a former employee who's been missing for more than a year, and showing support for the amendment on the equitable sharing are…
Historical Garden

Hotel Indigo Bath Review – The Luxury Editor

Robin L. Hopp Apr 27, 2022
Bath is a city rich in culture, famous for its literature, romance and historic architecture. The city is home to the only natural hot springs you can use in Britain, as well as a great collection of museums and galleries.…
History Museums

Waipahu, Hawaii 2020

Robin L. Hopp Apr 27, 2022
Waipahu is a city in the state of Hawaii. It is located in Honolulu County and just 11 miles from the city of Honolulu. It was…
Historic Places

NY and CT Senators Accelerate Plum Island Preservation

Robin L. Hopp Apr 26, 2022
By GREGORY ZELLER // The preservationist armada blockading Plum Island enlists heavy guns. Barely two months after the Long Island Regional Planning Board announced its support for public and private efforts to permanently preserve the…
Historic House

Holiday home plan for historic Shrewsbury property

Robin L. Hopp Apr 26, 2022
Shrewsbury Town Walls Tower is being converted into a holiday homeThe National Trust plans to convert Town Walls Tower in Shrewsbury into a holiday rental.The building is the last existing example of the defenses that would have surrounded…
Preservation Budget

California Legislature Ignoring Environmental Laws While Renovating State Capitol and Removing…

Robin L. Hopp Apr 25, 2022
In September 2020, with the state still suffering from Governor Gavin Newsom's oppressive restrictions on closings and closures of businesses and schools, the Joint Legislative Committee on Rules held a hearing on 1 $.2 billion from the…
Historic Places

‘We don’t want people to know’: Moscow-aligned Easter service in Kyiv | Ukraine

Robin L. Hopp Apr 24, 2022
AAs Ukraine celebrated the climax of the Orthodox year, the capital's Pechersk Lavra - a monastic complex that has allegiance to the Patriarch of Moscow - held an Easter service under unusually tense circumstances.Normally, streets across…
Preservation Budget

Black Canyon City Museum Provides Insight into Mining History | arts and culture

Robin L. Hopp Apr 24, 2022
Arizona is full of history, and spaces like the Black Canyon Mining and Mineral Museum keep it alive. Housed…
Historical Garden

Here comes the season of nature shows

Robin L. Hopp Apr 23, 2022
Easter is over, but there's still a funny bunny that my wife the Binmeister named Bertram is hopping around in Rooney Bin's garden.Pink petunias are in full bloom in the front yard. Roses and azaleas are also included. Prior to the 14th…
History Museums

The Hollywood Museum will present a Mother’s Day exhibit from industry moms

Robin L. Hopp Apr 23, 2022
Hollywood Mothers - The term conjures up images ranging from Mrs. Brady to Mommy Dearest. The reality lies somewhere in between."For the most part, our mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend. Our mother's love…
Historic Places

The Henderson Institute Historical Museum will reopen

Robin L. Hopp Apr 23, 2022
April 22 – HENDERSON – The Henderson Institute Historical Museum will reopen on May 3 after a two-year closure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Karen Johnson, co-chair of the museum's communications committee, said she has received many…
Historic House

Rediscovered slave quarters on West Campus help tell the story of urban slavery in Austin

Robin L. Hopp Apr 22, 2022
When Joe McGill visits Austin this weekend, he won't be sleeping in a hotel or Airbnb like most travelers do. Instead, he'll roll out a sleeping bag on the floor of a small, 167-year-old stone…
Preservation Budget

Environmental conservation in Nepal is suffering from an investment crisis. Now everyone is…

Robin L. Hopp Apr 22, 2022
While infrastructure development was at the center of the world's concerns after the industrial revolution, the preservation and promotion of the environment has taken center stage in the past two decades. With the concerns of climate…
Historical Garden

Braintree Beautification Day targets Town Hall Mall, Sunset, Penniman

Robin L. Hopp Apr 21, 2022
BRAINTREE - Braintree's annual beautification day will take place on the morning of April 30, Mayor Charles Kokoros said.Volunteers are asked to meet at 8 a.m. at Braintree Town Hall, 1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive, for location…
Historic Places

Indiana Historic Site With River Boat And Grain Mill Needs $7.6 Million Repairs – WISH-TV |…

Robin L. Hopp Apr 21, 2022
METAMORA, Ind. (WISH) - A horse-drawn riverboat in Metamora stopped operating two years ago due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions. A third year out of commission seems likely. Last week, the boat was taken out of…
Historic House

A historic mansion in Gorgan is transformed into a traditional cafe

Robin L. Hopp Apr 20, 2022
TEHRAN- The historic Molla Sanam Baqal mansion in the historic texture of Gorgan, the capital of northern Golestan province, has turned into a traditional cafe, the provincial tourism chief said. The Qajar-era (1789-1925) mansion,…
Preservation Budget

Committee votes to approve new funds for Chinatown revitalization

Robin L. Hopp Apr 19, 2022
Breadcrumb Links News Local News The one-time budget increase aims to strengthen the work of Tomorrow's Chinatown program A pedestrian crosses a street in Calgary's Chinatown as showers fall Tuesday, April…
Historical Garden

Limestone Book for 4/19/22 | Community

Robin L. Hopp Apr 19, 2022
TODAYRepublican party meetingThe next Limestone County Republican Party…
History Museums

Virginia Museum of the Civil War halts re-enactment of Battle of New Market

Robin L. Hopp Apr 18, 2022
NEW MARKET, Va. (WHSV) — Since the 1970s, the Civil War Museum of Virginia in New Market has hosted annual re-enactments of the Battle of New Market on May 15. However, this tradition ended unceremoniously. The museum has taken the…
Historic Places

City of Fresno offers to buy the Tower Theater to preserve it

Robin L. Hopp Apr 18, 2022
The Fresno City Council will vote Thursday on a deal to buy the Tower Theater for $6.5 million to preserve the historic character and use of the theater. The complicated purchase proposal includes provisions for Sequoia Brewery…
Historic House

Historic 1890s Greytown home with Katherine Mansfield ties for sale

Robin L. Hopp Apr 18, 2022
providedCarol Price and Abe David are selling this Edwardian house at 46 Kuratawhiti St, Greytown.A large old Wairarapa brick farmhouse with links to Katherine Mansfield is up for sale. Elmwood on leafy Kuratawhiti Street, Greytown was…
Preservation Budget

Despite PPP loans, museums and cultural institutions are cutting jobs.

Robin L. Hopp Apr 18, 2022
In the form of Paycheck Protection Program loans, the federal government provided billions in coronavirus relief to art and history museums, zoos, and other cultural institutions. However, many of these institutions have laid off thousands!-->…
Preservation Budget

The quest to save Cantonese in a world dominated by Mandarin

Robin L. Hopp Apr 17, 2022
Laura Ng had a dual motive for taking Cantonese classes at Stanford.As a doctoral student in anthropology, she was researching the history of Chinatown in Los Angeles.She also wanted to communicate better with her parents, Chinese…
Historical Garden

Stone 2 floors on the historical register has various updates

Robin L. Hopp Apr 17, 2022
While the formal entry is centered on a stone walkway from the town sidewalk, the causal entry is through a door leading out to the courtyard from the terrace's stone patio to the screened-in porch. The courtyard has an original well pump,…
History Museums

7 Picturesque White Mountainside Villages to Visit in Spain

Robin L. Hopp Apr 16, 2022
One of the most visited and photographed sites in Spain's southern provinces, mainly Cadiz and Malaga, is a series of whitewashed towns and large villages. Some are glued rather precariously to steep mountain sides, but all are…
Historic Places

Transformation of the Stutz building will include new businesses, a museum

Robin L. Hopp Apr 16, 2022
More than 100 years ago, Stutz automobiles were produced in a now historic building in Indianapolis. INDIANAPOLIS — The landscape of Indianapolis has evolved in recent years as more businesses set up shop and invest in…
Historic House

Up or down? The elevation of the house aims to protect historic homes

Robin L. Hopp Apr 15, 2022
WAVY-TV 10 is investigating solutions to protect Hampton Roads from rising seas. This is the third part of our series of investigations, "Living by the water". For this story, our team of investigators traveled to Charleston, SC…
Historical Garden

W&M’s Asian Centenary will culminate with special events

Robin L. Hopp Apr 14, 2022
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Historic Places

Add This Guide to Delaware’s Must-See Museums

Robin L. Hopp Apr 13, 2022
Adobe Stock/EdNurg Want to experience the culture and history of the first state? Visit one of Delaware's many museums! Here is a list of over 30 museums across the state. New Castle County Auburn Valley State Park and!-->…
Historic House

“Peppa Pig Live!” comes to Weinberg Historic Center in downtown Frederick

Robin L. Hopp Apr 13, 2022
Parents and children all over the world know and love cartoon characters from television. Now, "Peppa Pig Live!" hits the Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland on April 29.…
Preservation Budget

Night Run breaks course and fundraising record

Robin L. Hopp Apr 12, 2022
2022 Behan Bros. Newport Night Run breaks course and fundraising record NEWPORT, RI — After a two-year hiatus, the Behan Bros. Newport Night Run made its triumphant return to the streets of Newport on Saturday April 9and. This year…
Historical Garden

The UK Art Museum presents 4 new exhibitions

Robin L. Hopp Apr 12, 2022
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (April 12, 2022) — The University of Kentucky Museum of Art opens four art exhibits starting today. Exhibits include: "Acquisitions, Donations, Connections", symbolizing the link between historical periods and artists.…
History Museums

Newton Student Connor LaChappelle Receives Air Force Academy Appointment | News

Robin L. Hopp Apr 11, 2022
COVINGTON - You know what they say, third time is a charm.For Connor LaChappelle, his recent appointment to…
Historic Places

Historic ship discovered off the coast of Pascagoula

Robin L. Hopp Apr 11, 2022
PASCAGOULA, Mississippi (WLOX) — Researchers have discovered the remains of a 207-year-old whaler off the coasts of Mississippi and Louisiana.The ship is 64 feet long and was found resting on the seabed in the Gulf of Mexico.The ship is 64…
Historic House

Street names allude to hidden historical sites in the North Ridge neighborhood :: WRAL.com

Robin L. Hopp Apr 10, 2022
By Heather Leah, WRAL Multiplatform ProducerAs you pass the bustling and modern North Ridge Country Club - and all the major shopping centers nearby - it can be hard to imagine a…
Preservation Budget

ASI chief launches efforts to resume conservation projects after pandemic pause – The New…

Robin L. Hopp Apr 10, 2022
Express press service NEW DELHI: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected heritage sites across states are likely to witness frantic conservation efforts after two years apart as the agency - national watchdog…
Historical Garden

Four 90-year-olds have made State Street their home in Adrian

Robin L. Hopp Apr 10, 2022
ADRIAN - The concept of community and neighbors helping neighbors could not be better exemplified than a stretch of State Street near Berry Park and Clay and Union streets.It's on this stretch of State Street, part of the Dennis-State…
History Museums

Baby Animal Days Return to Centennial Village Museum Ahead of Summer Season

Robin L. Hopp Apr 9, 2022
Baby Animal Days at the Centennial Village Museum. The Centennial Village Museum is once again opening its doors for Baby Animal Days, taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 15-16 and April 18-24 at 1475 A Street. Historically…
Historic Places

Pedrick-Lawson House open to the public before the program | What to do

Robin L. Hopp Apr 9, 2022
The Pedrick-Lawson House at 515 Ransom Street will be open to the public on Thursday, April 21 from 5 p.m.…
Historic House

Blue Jays use historic Opening Day comeback to beat Rangers | Sports News

Robin L. Hopp Apr 9, 2022
By IAN HARRISON, Associated PressTORONTO (AP) — Finally back for Opening Day — and to a packed house, at that — the Toronto Blue Jays tapped into their mighty offense for the biggest opener comeback of the season in more than seven…
Preservation Budget

How Fayetteville Will Use $40 Million in American Rescue Plan Act Funding

Robin L. Hopp Apr 8, 2022
Fayetteville is trying to stretch the one-time funding it has received from the federal government, and Deputy City Manager Adam Lindsay has a plan: Use those restricted dollars to pay for city needs and free up unrestricted dollars for go…
Historical Garden

Brunner Farmhouse gears up for garden teaching – Boulder Daily Camera

Robin L. Hopp Apr 8, 2022
A brand new garden program is coming to a much-loved historic site in Broomfield. Brunner Farmhouse, in partnership with Olsen Outdoors, recently built an educational garden that will be used to grow several types of vegetables. According…
History Museums

Librarians and archivists around the world race to save Ukraine’s digital history

Robin L. Hopp Apr 8, 2022
In early March, two weeks after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Carrie Pirmann came across a website dedicated to Ivan Mazepa, a 16th-century Ukrainian politician and patron of the arts. A 44-year-old librarian at Bucknell University,…
Historic Places

What’s in a Name: Willard Carpenter

Robin L. Hopp Apr 7, 2022
Gubert. Reitz. Koch. Igleheart. Evansville, past and present, is marked by surnames that have impacted our schools, our government, our roads and the history of our town. Inspired by "What's in a Name?" in Living from Evansville 2014…
Historic House

Dow’s Pomranky looks back at historic games

Robin L. Hopp Apr 7, 2022
While much of the past year or two has been a nightmare for many, Dow High senior Tucker Pomranky had a very different experience. In fact, for Pomranky, the last 12 months have been like a dream come true – three times as much.Pomranky…
Preservation Budget

Palmetto Trail Extension Project Progresses in Greenville County

Robin L. Hopp Apr 7, 2022
CLEVELAND, SC (FOX Carolina) - "The design phase of 20 miles of track is almost complete."Kristen Austin of The Nature Conservancy says big things are happening at Jones Gap State Park — good news for many upstate neighbors who love the…
Historical Garden

Historic Kenmore hosts Centennial Block Party this Saturday | Entertainment

Robin L. Hopp Apr 6, 2022
BY LINDLEY ESTES FOR THE FREE LANCE–STAR It's a party that's been brewing for 100 years. Historic Kenmore celebrates the centennial of its preservation with a…
History Museums

Iowa Museums Honor Sacrifices of Black Soldiers in Wars

Robin L. Hopp Apr 6, 2022
Under a hail of gunfire on a French battlefield during World War I, Second Lieutenant Rufus Jackson of Des Moines crawls forward among the mud and the bodies of his fallen comrades to locate the location nests of German machine guns…
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