Happy 61st birthday Mackinac Bridge

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Happy 61st birthday Mighty Mac! The span opened to traffic on Nov. 1, 1957.

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PFC John W. Dearing who lost his life 14 years ago

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Today we remember PFC John W. Dearing who lost his life 14 years ago. His uniform, donated artifacts and story is on display in our Global War on Terror gallery. …

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On this day in 1983 Col. Brewster Shaw, Jr. (USAF) began his first trip into space

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On this day in 1983 Col. Brewster Shaw, Jr. (USAF) began his first trip into space as pilot of STS-9 Columbia. Col. Shaw’s commander was John Young, one of 12…

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Proclamation 2873—Armed Forces Day, 1950

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Proclamation 2873—Armed Forces Day, 1950 February 27, 1950 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Whereas the Armed Forces of the United States serve the Nation…