French hero greeted like ‘rock star’ in Beaufort 200 years ago. Cannon blast to mark return
Lafayette arrived by boat to cannon and musket fire. He might have been the most famous person in America. Beaufort ...
The Public's Radio2d
New series explores French cultural influence in Rhode Island
This is The Public’s Radio, I’m James Baumgartner. At a time when the longstanding friendship between the US and Canada is fraught with a trade war sparked by the Trump administration, a Rhode Island ...
The Nation3d
Andrée Blouin’s Revolutionary Lives
The African political leader’s autobiography, My Country, Africa, also offers a larger story of empire, oppression, and ...
In ‘Under The Flags, The Sun’ A Filmmaker Probes Archives To Expose Paraguay’s Dictator – Thessaloniki Int’l Documentary Festival
A giant statue of Paraguay’s dictator, Gen. Alfredo Stroessner, used to dominate the capital city of Asunción. Now, all that ...
The Purdue Exponent6d
French throng streets for International Women's Day rallies
Tens of thousands across France packed rallies for International Women's Day on Saturday, taking aim at persistent gender pay ...
The World16d
Opinion: Do not fly other country flags in the U.S.A.
I wish to address a matter that strikes at the very foundation of our Republic. America is more than just a place – it is a set of ideas and values passed down from generation to generation.
The Boston Globe16d
Commonwealth Museum to host exhibit honoring Massachusetts’ revolutionary history
As the US inches closer to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Massachusetts is preparing to mark a sooner milestone. William Galvin, secretary of the ...
Albuquerque Journal18d
House votes 41-27 to approve bill expanding NM's red flag gun law
SANTA FE — Five years after it was first approved, New Mexico’s red flag gun law could be expanded under legislation advancing at the Roundhouse. The House voted 41-27 on Tuesday to approve a ...
CNN19d
Why an upside-down American flag was hung in Yosemite National Park
But this year’s visitors witnessed more than firefall on February 22. They also saw an upside-down American flag, which Yosemite employees reportedly hung over the side of El Capitan to protest ...
The Edwardsville Intelligencer22d
Daughters of American Revolution donate 100 flags to Edwardsville
The Edwardsville chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution donated 100 flags to Edwardsville during the Feb. 18 city council meeting. "We are excited to be handling over new flags.
Morocco World News22d
French Investment Bank Flags Morocco for Green Energy Ventures
Rabat – French investment bank Bpifrance is organizing a prospecting mission from February 21-25 in Casablanca for 16 French businesses to network and diversify their customer base in Morocco.
Niagara23d
West Lincoln considers removing U.S. flags from township buildings, including arena
The American flag that has been hanging at West Lincoln Community Centre in Smithville could be coming down soon, as Canada finds itself embroiled in conflict with its southern neighbours led by ...