Sam Brown appointed to manage veterans’ cemeteries across the country
Senate Confirms Sam Brown as Executive Director of Veterans Affairs On Tuesday, the Senate approved another candidate put forth by President Donald Trump. This time, it was Sam Brown, tasked with managing the veterans’ cemetery and overseeing burial operations. Brown, an Army veteran and former Nevada GOP Senate candidate, was confirmed with a vote of […]
National cemeteries would be accessible on significant holidays under a bill from a Republican senator.
Senate Republicans Push for Cemetery Access on Federal Holidays Senate Republicans are looking to ensure that families mourning their loved ones can access cemeteries during federal holidays. Senator Steve Daines from Montana introduced a law on Thursday that mandates over 170 federally managed cemeteries remain open on legally recognized holidays such as Memorial Day, Christmas, […]
Suspects Stole ‘Hundreds’ of Vases from Illinois Cemeteries
Two suspects are facing charges for allegedly stealing vases from cemeteries in two Illinois counties and selling them to scrapyards. In August, Lake County deputies received a report that several vases worth between $500 and $800 had been stolen from a cemetery in Libertyville, Fox 32 reported. reported Thursday. “Upon further investigation, authorities discovered that […]
Biden used video from visits to military cemeteries to cut campaign ads
President Joe Biden used video and photos from his visit to a military cemetery in a campaign ad against former President Donald Trump, something Democrats and mainstream media criticized Trump for doing during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery. President Trump visited the military cemetery on Monday to take part in a ceremony honoring the […]
Efforts to preserve Black cemeteries gain momentum across the US
Thousands of segregated cemeteries across the country, where African Americans ranging from former slaves to celebrities have been buried for decades, have been plagued by neglect, abandonment and destruction. In recent years, increased awareness and discoveries of underground tombs in various locations have spurred conservation efforts. In Washington, D.C., a historically black sorority has recruited […]