A federal judge declined to block a UFC event planned for the White House South Lawn on President Donald Trump’s birthday. The lawsuit challenged the event as an improper private business opportunity and objected to a large temporary structure built on White House grounds.
Posts tagged as “the Vietnam War”
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director known for leading the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, has died at age 81. He served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013, transforming the bureau’s focus toward counterterrorism after 9/11, and later led a nearly two-year special counsel investigation that charged 34 individuals but did not establish conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia. Mueller was widely respected for his integrity, served as a Marine in Vietnam, and had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease before his death.
Tom Smothers, half of the iconic Smothers Brothers comedy and music duo, passed away on Tuesday. The duo were known for their comedy and music, and for their willingness to take on controversial topics, such as racism, the Vietnam War, and television censors. Tom was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2018 and honored by the National Comedy Center in 2019, and will be remembered for his wit, talent, and courage.
President Joe Biden Visits Vietnam, Marking a Significant Milestone in the U.S.-Vietnam Relationship
President Joe Biden Visits Vietnam, Marking a Significant Milestone in the U.S.-Vietnam Relationship
Biden's visit to Hanoi marks a significant milestone in the U.S.-Vietnam relationship, which has evolved from a bitter past to a newfound status of partnership. Strategically, the U.S. sees Vietnam as an important partner in countering the rise of China and as an attractive destination for U.S. investment. During his visit, Biden met with the country’s leaders and expressed hope for progress on climate, the economy and other issues.
Singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, referred to as "the greatest protest singer and songwriter that most people never heard of" in a 2013 Associated Press story, died Tuesday in Detroit. His albums flopped in the US in the 1970s, but he became a star in South Africa, inspiring white liberals horrified by the apartheid regime. His legacy would take off back home after the Oscar-winning documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" followed two South African fans who set out to discover what happened to their musical hero.
Daniel Ellsberg, the whistleblower who exposed the U.S. government's lies about the Vietnam War, has died of pancreatic cancer. His family said he was a "seeker of truth and a patriotic truth-teller" and was surrounded by loved ones when he passed. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those he inspired and the truth he revealed.
Henry Kissinger is celebrating his 100th birthday on Saturday, having outlived many of his political contemporaries who guided the United States through the Vietnam War. Despite his age, Kissinger remains in good health and is still active in public life, having recently written an article for The Atlantic. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and his legacy will continue to be remembered for generations to come.
Harry Belafonte, a beloved singer, actor and activist, passed away at the age of 96. He was credited with introducing the United States to Caribbean music and was a major financial contributor to the civil rights movement. He also used his fame and wealth to advocate for progressive causes, including the Vietnam War and the United Nations. Belafonte will be remembered for his courage, commitment to justice, and dedication to making the world a better place.