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"Memorial Day" is a three-part podcast series that delves into the origins, traditions, and contemporary significance of Memorial Day in the United States. The series begins with an exploration of the historical roots and key figures behind the holiday's inception. It then examines the various traditions and observances that mark Memorial Day, highlighting personal stories of sacrifice and regional customs. Finally, the series discusses how Memorial Day is celebrated today, its impact on society, and the ongoing challenges and controversies surrounding its observance, offering a reflective ...

Bomber’s great grandfather was a Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. They were the first African Americans to ever become pilots! Bomber can’t wait for his “Poppy” to tell his class about being a pilot when an accident happens. Bomber now has to give the presentation! Will he get over his fear to tell the story of his great grandfather?

Islamisten wollen die Einweihung einer Gedenkstätte in Washington für ein Attentat auf den US-Präsidenten und ausländische Staatschefs nutzen. Deshalb schickt die CIA Terrorspezialist Mitch Rapp nach Afghanistan. Dort bereiten Milizen von Al-Qaida in einem abgelegenen Grenzdorf den Angriff vor. Doch Rapp kommt zu spät und erfährt die schreckliche Wahrheit: Eine Atombombe befindet sich auf dem Weg in die Vereinigten Staaten.

Eli dresses up in his best clothes, Mama gathers the mayflowers, Papa straightens his hat, and together they join the crowds filling the streets of Charleston with bouquets, crosses, and wreaths. Joined by abolitionists, missionaries, teachers, military officers, and a sea of faces black, brown, and white, they march as one and sing for all those who gave their lives fighting for freedom during the Civil War.

Welcome to #ExaminingFiveDaysAtMemorial, a spoilers-filled recapitulation and breakdown analysis of the new series #FiveDaysAtMemorial from #AppleTVPlus! HCA's own Jeandra LeBeauf, Lupe Haas and Ryan Rojas conduct the in-depth discussion and explanation. Connect with the Hollywood Critics Association experts and share your feedback using the hashtag via email at shows@hollywoodcriticsassociation.com!

This is Learning From Genocide, a series brought to you by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust in which we hear the testimonies of people directly affected by the Holocaust, Nazi persecution, and the genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur. We also hear why we must continue to honour the past in order to create a safer present and a better future. Over 7 episodes, you'll hear testimonies of extraordinary experiences in the face of appalling and deliberate atrocities. Some of those who survived genocide, against all odds, now use their voices to educate the world and to ...

A moving account of how war is remembered – and by whom 'Impressive. A hundred individual histories, skillfully assembled, built into a poignant meditation on why they still matter' David Olusoga 'Brilliant' Piers Morgan Bestselling historian Tessa Dunlop travels the length and breadth of the...

A triumphant family story and sharply observed exploration of privilege, identity, and love in all its forms, following four estranged siblings whose lives collide in the lead-up to a family wedding, when new clues surface about their long-missing father “Truly a great American novel that does...

An Instant New York Times Bestseller A New York Times Notable Book One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2020 Named One of the Best Books of the Year by: The Washington Post, NPR, Shelf Awareness, Esquire, Electric Literature, Slate, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and InStyle A...

From the acclaimed and best-selling author of Hemingway’s Boat, the profoundly moving story of his father’s wartime service as a night fighter pilot, and the prices he and his fellow soldiers paid for their acts of selfless, patriotic sacrifice In the fall of 1944, Joe Paul Hendrickson, the...

A family, separated by duty and distance, waits for a loved one to return home in this lyrical audiobook celebrating the bonds of a Cherokee family and the bravery of history-making women pilots. At the mountain's base sits a cabin under an old hickory tree. And in that cabin lives a family --...