Military history by country

$3,400,000 World War II Manhattan Project Relic Added to the Mini Museum Collection

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Songs, Code names, Military history of the United States during World War II, Explosives engineering, Manhattan Project, Military history of the United Kingdom during World War II, Nuclear history of the United States, Manhattan, New York City, Military history by country

FAIRFAX, Va., July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --To mark the 75th anniversary of the Manhattan Project and the end of the Second World War, Mini Museum is pleased to announce the addition of an exclusive artifact from the Manhattan Project to its public collections.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --To mark the 75th anniversary of the Manhattan Project and the end of the Second World War, Mini Museum is pleased to announce the addition of an exclusive artifact from the Manhattan Project to its public collections.
  • The Manhattan Project was the codename for the research and development effort which allowed the United States to rapidly develop a series of atomic breakthroughs during World War II.
  • "The Manhattan Project is among our most challenging specimens, so it is very important to provide historical context," said Mini Museum Co-Founder, Jamie Grove.
  • Mini Museum is a global collectibles company focused on sharing a love of science and history with the world.

WWII Veterans Remembered: U-Haul Honors Pennsylvania's William G. "Bill" Kreckman

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Monday, June 29, 2020
Military history by country, Man-made disasters, Military history, World Wars, French Third Republic, Modern history of Italy, World War I, Victory over Japan Day

This signifies Victory over Japan and is observed Sept. 2 when the signing of surrender occurred, effectively ending WWII.

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  • This signifies Victory over Japan and is observed Sept. 2 when the signing of surrender occurred, effectively ending WWII.
  • From that idea, an industry was created and a new level of mobility became attainable for every American family.
  • A number of U-Haul Pacific Theater veterans' bios and photos will be displayed in the tower lobby.
  • Kreckman was born in November 1917 to William and AliceKreckman.Shortly after he was born, his father left the family.

Road to peace in Afghanistan is to end war, says AHMADZAI

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Friday, June 26, 2020
Military history by country, Countries, Conflicts, War in Afghanistan, Taliban, Afghanistan conflict, Afghanistan

According to Meladul Haq Ahmadzai, CEO of Taleam Systems and a Global Health researcher says, Today, Afghanistan lacks electricity, security, health, food, water and education.

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  • According to Meladul Haq Ahmadzai, CEO of Taleam Systems and a Global Health researcher says, Today, Afghanistan lacks electricity, security, health, food, water and education.
  • Ahmadzai adds, The plan moving forward for Afghanistan is for sure not to go back to the dark days.
  • He further adds, Moving forward, the focus will greatly be on peace efforts, health systems strengthening, and security forces reduction.
  • From 2001 to present, American and Afghan forces are involved in the war in Afghanistan against Taliban and Daesh forces.

Families and Supporters of the Victims of PS752 Launch Association and Demand Justice

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Military history by country, Decades, Invasions, In Afghanistan, War in Afghanistan, In Ukraine

The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims demands that an international investigation by Canada, England, Sweden, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Iran, in participation with Ukraine International Airlines be initiated immediately; and that an observer representative from the Association be included.

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  • The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims demands that an international investigation by Canada, England, Sweden, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Iran, in participation with Ukraine International Airlines be initiated immediately; and that an observer representative from the Association be included.
  • If Iran fails to cooperate, as it is obliged to do under the 1971 Montreal Convention, it should be referred to the International Court of Justice to enforce its obligations.
  • A full investigation is necessary to hold those responsible to account, avoid future incidents, and bring closure to families of victims.
  • Today in announcing the launch of the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims, we remind Iran, Canada, and the international community that 160 days have passed without any answers.

Vietnam businesses gain global recognition through COVID-19 donations

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Warfare, Man-made disasters, Military history by country, Daniel Kritenbrink, Vietnam War, North Vietnam

Specifically, the United States has provided Vietnam with $9.5 million for pandemic prevention.

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  • Specifically, the United States has provided Vietnam with $9.5 million for pandemic prevention.
  • Besides the revenue deduction, Dony built its goods for donations by encouraging its workers to voluntarily participate in overtime shifts to produce cloth-masks.
  • On behalf of Operation USA, the US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink has expressed his appreciation towards Vietnamese friends.
  • By spreading support for impacted countries and areas during COVID-19, Vietnam has won universal recognition and boosted its reputation in the global stage.

Statement - Ministers MacAulay and Sajjan mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

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Saturday, June 6, 2020
Military history by country, Military operations, Military history, In France, Military history of Canada during World War II, Operation Overlord, Sajjan, Invasion of Normandy, Normandy landings, USS Normandy, Normandy

OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today to mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today to mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
  • The Allied forces spent more than a year planning for what would be the largest combined air, sea and land operation in military history.
  • The liberation of Paris took place on 25 August 1944, officially bringing the Battle of Normandy to a close.
  • Today, we honour these brave individuals, and all Canadians who contributed to the Allied efforts on D-Day and during the Battle of Normandy.

Author R.W. Hammontree, Jr.'s new book "O.D." is a lighthearted memoir of a young conscientious objector's military service in the Vietnam era

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Monday, June 1, 2020
Warfare, Man-made disasters, Military history by country, Conscientious objector, Military sociology, Vietnam War, Conscription in the United States

Hammontree, Jr. is an Arizona-born and California-raised actor, director, singer, and writer currently living with his wife in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  • Hammontree, Jr. is an Arizona-born and California-raised actor, director, singer, and writer currently living with his wife in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • ": a candid autobiography recalling his stateside military service as a conscientious objector who rose to meet his patriotic duty when drafted in 1969.
  • The memoir of one pacifist's "dance" with the United States Army in the era of Viet Nam and Woodstock.
  • Hammontree, Jr.'s engrossing book is a deeply personal and revealing memoir of military service in 1969-1970.

Permanent ceasefire for ending Afghanistan war is important for Taleam Systems, says AHMADZAI

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Sunday, May 24, 2020
Military history by country, Pashtun people, Ahmadzai, Invasions, War in Afghanistan, Decades

The longest war in Afghanistan will continue amid todays Eid celebrations and there are no plans for a long period of ceasefire, signals Meladul Haq Ahmadzai, CEO of Taleam Systems.

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  • The longest war in Afghanistan will continue amid todays Eid celebrations and there are no plans for a long period of ceasefire, signals Meladul Haq Ahmadzai, CEO of Taleam Systems.
  • No ceasefire plan has been called in Afghanistan so far to last longer than three days, says Ahmadzai.
  • Ahmadzai says, If there is no permanent ceasefire to achieve real and stable peace in Afghanistan, the Afghan people have the right to know that information.
  • Ahmadzai concludes, Afghanistan everlasting ceasefire plan is important, but the different political groups and countries are not in favour of peace they benefit from the US war.

Virtual School Open Days as Inspired Group's schools help thousands of parents searching for September school places

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Friday, May 22, 2020
Warfare, Man-made disasters, Military history by country, Criminology, Lockdown, Vietnam War

Since lockdown began on 23rd March 2020, Inspired has seen a rapid increase in on-line admission enquiries, up 137% compared to last year.

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  • Since lockdown began on 23rd March 2020, Inspired has seen a rapid increase in on-line admission enquiries, up 137% compared to last year.
  • The system was first trialled in Inspired schools in Vietnam where prolonged closures were causing distress for parents wanting to visit schools to make a final selection.
  • "At Inspired, we set new standards in education, but more than that, our philosophy is to prepare children for life.
  • We're very proud of the way our outstanding teachers implemented synchronous virtual learning within hours of closure at every Inspired school around the world.

Virtual School Open Days as Inspired Group's schools help thousands of parents searching for September school places

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Friday, May 22, 2020
Warfare, Man-made disasters, Military history by country, Criminology, Lockdown, Vietnam War

Since lockdown began on 23rd March 2020, Inspired has seen a rapid increase in on-line admission enquiries, up 137% compared to last year.

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  • Since lockdown began on 23rd March 2020, Inspired has seen a rapid increase in on-line admission enquiries, up 137% compared to last year.
  • The system was first trialled in Inspired schools in Vietnam where prolonged closures were causing distress for parents wanting to visit schools to make a final selection.
  • "At Inspired, we set new standards in education, but more than that, our philosophy is to prepare children for life.
  • We're very proud of the way our outstanding teachers implemented synchronous virtual learning within hours of closure at every Inspired school around the world.