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Nov
24
2010

Gratitude & Gettysburg

Ironic, but true – A quick peek at history reveals that the Thanksgiving holiday is deeply linked to war. With our nation engaged in its longest war ever, what can this holiday teach us about freedom – and the struggle to overcome oppression?

Nov
10
2010

Vets Day How-to: Tell Deployed Troops You Care

This Veterans Day, in addition to thanking those who’ve served, why not reach out to the next generation of veterans? It’s surprisingly easy! Here’s a soldier’s guide to “what, where and how” to send cards, letters or care packages to troops deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere.

Nov
24
2009

Thanksgiving: A U.S. Priority in Good Times & Bad

Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday during America’s darkest days. What should we learn from this lesson?