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Joe Delaney

In 1983, Joe Delaney, the NFL Chiefs’ Running Back, Sacrificed his Life to Save Three Children from Drowning. His Number is Unofficially Retired, and a Statue was Put Up in His Honor.

For two seasons, Joe Alton Delaney was the running back in the National Football League (NFL). Delaney set four franchise records during his two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, which would stand for over 20 years. But did you know that Joe Delaney was actually a hero? In 1983, NFL Chiefs running back Joe […]

In 1983, Joe Delaney, the NFL Chiefs’ Running Back, Sacrificed his Life to Save Three Children from Drowning. His Number is Unofficially Retired, and a Statue was Put Up in His Honor. Read More »

What is the Correct Term For A 250-Year Anniversary?

The celebration of anniversaries has always been significant in human lives. Weddings, birthdays, death anniversaries, each celebration carries a different meaning to us. Throughout history, anniversaries have always been commemorated, and now, the development of language enables us to give different terms to each passing year of an anniversary.  Although quartermillenial can be used to

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Dwight D. Eisenhower wanted to attend his son John’s graduation from West Point, but was unable to do so because he was “a bit too busy with work.” On graduation day – June 6, 1944 – the elder Eisenhower was overseeing the Allied invasion of Normandy.

Countdown to D-Day: how President Eisenhower’s Gettysburg home will mark the invasion’s anniversary Inside the former Gettysburg home of President Dwight D. Eisenhower hangs a portrait of his son, John, when the younger Eisenhower was enrolled at the United States Military Academy at West Point. “Of course, Ike was not able to be there for

Dwight D. Eisenhower wanted to attend his son John’s graduation from West Point, but was unable to do so because he was “a bit too busy with work.” On graduation day – June 6, 1944 – the elder Eisenhower was overseeing the Allied invasion of Normandy. Read More »