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tri-department Medals of Honor display. Credit: U.S. Special Operations Command; Wikimedia Commons.

Incredible Bravery: African American Medal of Honor Recipients (part 2)

By Melissa Berry on May 27, 2026

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry tells more inspiring stories of brave African American soldiers and sailors awarded the Medal of Honor... (Read More)

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Book Review: Researching the Catholic Sister in Your Family Tree

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 26, 2026

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega reviews a new book that tackles a difficult genealogy search: the Catholic nun in your family tree... (Read More)

Photo: the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. Credit: Raul654; Wikimedia Commons.

Memorial Day Tributes (part 2)

By Melissa Berry on May 22, 2026

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry continues her exploration of Memorial Day history with touching stories and photos... (Read More)

Photo: Abraham Lincoln, by Alexander Gardner, 8 November 1863. Credit: Mead Art Museum; Wikimedia Commons.

Famous Last Words: Historical Figures’ Final Words

By GenealogyBank on May 21, 2026

Explore the famous last words from historical figures. From presidents to revolutionaries, discover what their final words reveal about history and legacy... (Read More)

the Vermont State House (Capitol) in Montpelier, Vermont. Credit: King of Hearts; Wikimedia Commons.

Vermont Archives: 211 Newspapers for Genealogy Research

By Tony Pettinato on May 21, 2026

An article (with a complete title list) about the 211 Vermont newspapers available in GenealogyBank’s online Historical Newspaper Archives... (Read More)

Photo: the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. Credit: Raul654; Wikimedia Commons.

Memorial Day Tributes (part 1)

By Melissa Berry on May 20, 2026

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry explores the history of Memorial Day with touching stories and photos... (Read More)

Photo: Sergeant Stubby wearing military uniform and decorations, c. 1920. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Sergeant Stubby: Famous WWI Canine Hero

By Katie Rebecca Merkley on May 19, 2026

In this article, Katie Rebecca Merkley tells the remarkable story of Sergeant Stubby, a highly decorated American military dog in WWI... (Read More)

Photo: old photos and correspondence. Credit: https://depositphotos.com/home.html

The Billingsleys, Part V: ‘The Bashful Bootlegger’

By James Pylant on May 18, 2026

In this fifth of a six-part series, James Pylant tells the saga of the Billingsley family in America, a tale involving genealogy, crime and Hollywood... (Read More)

tri-department Medals of Honor display. Credit: U.S. Special Operations Command; Wikimedia Commons.

Incredible Bravery: African American Medal of Honor Recipients (part 1)

By Melissa Berry on May 15, 2026

Melissa Berry tells the story of some brave African American soldiers and sailors awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration... (Read More)

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