Presidency of Gerald Ford

Korean and Vietnam War Gallery Opening at National Museum of Military Vehicles

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Military history by country, Military history, Man-made disasters, Proxy wars, In Vietnam, Presidency of Gerald Ford, Presidency of John F. Kennedy, Presidency of Richard Nixon, Vietnam War, Korean War

b'DUBOIS, Wyo., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Museum of Military Vehicles (NMMV) announced today that its new Korean and Vietnam War Gallery will open Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

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  • b'DUBOIS, Wyo., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Museum of Military Vehicles (NMMV) announced today that its new Korean and Vietnam War Gallery will open Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
  • "We raise the bar in our Korean and Vietnam War Gallery by making the exhibits even more immersive and captivating.
  • "\nThe Korean War sometimes is called The Forgotten War.
  • Visit the museum to find out why along with how the American experience in the Korean War impacted American conduct during the Vietnam War.\nOver 3 million Americans served in the Vietnam War.

SOCMA Looks Forward to Continuing Important Work with Newly Appointed EPA Administrator Michael Regan

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Natural environment, 94th United States Congress, Environment, Presidency of Gerald Ford, Regulation of chemicals, Toxic Substances Control Act, Speciality chemicals, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Articles, Nature, Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates

ARLINGTON, Va., March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --With environmental safety a crucial focal point for the specialty chemical industry, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) looks forward to continuing a robust dialogue and working with newly appointed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan on key industry issues.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --With environmental safety a crucial focal point for the specialty chemical industry, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) looks forward to continuing a robust dialogue and working with newly appointed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan on key industry issues.
  • SOCMA has worked closely with EPA on many of its programs and been a strong stakeholder in the implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) program.
  • As Administrator Regan settles into his new role, SOCMA looks forward to collaborating with him and his team on environmental regulations that impact specialty chemical facilities across the United States.
  • "As SOCMA celebrates 100 years of service to the specialty chemical industry in 2021, environmental safety is a foundational issue for our membership," Helminiak added.

Inspirational story follows one man who was drafted to serve in Vietnam during a time of extreme anti-war sentiment in the US

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Military history by country, Military history, Man-made disasters, Laotian Civil War, Presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower, Presidency of Gerald Ford, Presidency of Richard Nixon, Vietnam War, VIETNAM

He became aware that most of these well-wishers knew nothing about the Vietnam War or its life-changing effect on the young men who were called to serve.

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  • He became aware that most of these well-wishers knew nothing about the Vietnam War or its life-changing effect on the young men who were called to serve.
  • Hate the War Honor the Soldier: Lessons from Vietnam (published by Archway Publishing) is an inspirational story and letters from one man who was drafted to serve in Vietnam during a time of extreme anti-war sentiment in the United States.
  • His uplifting story tells how he survived both these battles, and, in the process, found heroes who led the way for healing their country.
  • He adds, The poor and powerless were called upon to serve our country in Vietnam.

A war veteran looks back at the horrors of the Vietnam War and how God’s power and grace helped him survive and return home

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Military history by country, Military history, 20th century in the United States, Laotian Civil War, Presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower, Presidency of Gerald Ford, Presidency of Richard Nixon, Vietnam War

He has now lived his journey of life for 69 years and shares his story with others about God's Glorious Grace (published by Balboa Press).

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  • He has now lived his journey of life for 69 years and shares his story with others about God's Glorious Grace (published by Balboa Press).
  • When he turned 16 years old, he realized that he did not have a plan for his life.
  • He joined the Job Corps and then the army, and in 1970, he went to Vietnam.
  • When he came back home, his thinking had changed because he was still living in the war in Vietnam.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Protests at Ontario Legislature & Across the Province: Ford government needs to take immediate action to address staffing crisis, implement a minimum of 4 hours of hands on care & end for-profit long-term care, says Ontario Health Coalitio

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Human activities, Ford Motor Company, Staffing, Telecommuting, Presidency of Gerald Ford, Recruitment, Transport, Articles

TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over 1,900 Ontario residents and staff have died of COVID-19 in long-term care.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over 1,900 Ontario residents and staff have died of COVID-19 in long-term care.
  • The funding and staffing announcements made by the Ford government over the past week increases the money but is far less than what is needed.
  • There is no clear recruitment plan and they will not address the longstanding issues with lack of full-time work and poor conditions.
  • We are calling for immediate actionby the Ford government to recruit & train staff, improve pay and working conditions and provide full-time work.

Robert Shemeld and Philip Derrick are 1st Place PenCraft Award Winners for 2018

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Military history by country, Military history, 20th century in the United States, Laotian Civil War, Presidency of Gerald Ford, Presidency of John F. Kennedy, Vietnam War, Derrick

Robert Shemeld the author of The Narraganset Files which took 1st place in "Fiction - Suspense," was a Marine who served in Vietnam during two of its most volatile years.

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  • Robert Shemeld the author of The Narraganset Files which took 1st place in "Fiction - Suspense," was a Marine who served in Vietnam during two of its most volatile years.
  • Philip Derrick, the author of Facing the Dragon and 1st Place winner in the category, Fiction Thriller - General is a veteran who served in the Army during the Vietnam war.
  • Author Robert Shemeld describes his novel as a modern love story between two typical people who become entangled in untenable, terrifying circumstances.
  • Robert Shemeld and Philip Derrick were chosen as the best in their categories out of hundreds of submitted books.

FPT was awarded the world record for "Connecting Journey" of 3,000 employees running across Vietnam in 31 days.

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Sunday, September 30, 2018
Military history by country, Military history, 20th century in the United States, Laotian Civil War, Presidency of Gerald Ford, Presidency of John F. Kennedy, Vietnam War, FPT, VIETNAM

On September 4, Vietnam Book of Records (VietKings) the only Record organization in Vietnam awarded Vietnam Record for FPT in two categories: "The longest running relay (2,600 km)" and "The largest number of athletes in Vietnam (3,000 people)".

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  • On September 4, Vietnam Book of Records (VietKings) the only Record organization in Vietnam awarded Vietnam Record for FPT in two categories: "The longest running relay (2,600 km)" and "The largest number of athletes in Vietnam (3,000 people)".
  • After days of appraisal, WorldKings announced to award the certificate of World Record for the Connecting Journey of FPT.
  • We have demonstrated to WorldKings Council that Vietnam has great records coming from great ideas and spirit to overcomes all challenges."
  • From 2015 to 2018, WorldKings awarded 30 world records in Vietnam.