Tag Archives: Current Events

Abraham Lincoln statue at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC

150 Years Later, Newspaper Retracts Gettysburg Address Diss

President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address is one of the most influential speeches in our nation’s history. It’s hard to believe, but when it was first delivered in 1863, one newspaper wrote that the speech was nothing more than “silly remarks.” Now, more than 150 years later, the paper has apologized for its dismissive words.

View of a hurricane hunter plane out window of another plane

Hurricane Hunters Association

Why would anyone fly a plane into one of the world’s most powerful storms? Visit this site to learn about “hurricane hunting” with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. Learn about its mission, its history, its people, its planes, and its role in saving lives. While you’re there, be sure to click on the “Cyberflight” link to experience a flight into Hurricane Dennis!