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Nothing but Praise: A History of the 1321st Engineer General Service Regiment
When I drew up a list of possible blog topics, this new book from the Army Corps of Engineers was an obvious choice for someone like me, who likes to investigate less well- known historical subjects....
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“It was very surreal”: Katrina and the National Guard
The Gulf Coast is in the news again these days, so it seemed appropriate to write about a new account of the last time disaster struck there. In Katrina’s Wake: The National Guard on the Gulf Coast,...
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The Untold Story Behind the Engineering of Washington DC
Watching the many tourists visiting my hometown of Washington, DC this week for the Presidential Inauguration and enjoying the wonders of our beautiful neo-classical architecture in our monuments,...
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Agency of the Month: US Army Center of Military History
We are starting a new series to feature various Federal agencies of note as Agency of the Month. With it being National Military Appreciation Month in May, Armed Forces Day this Friday and Memorial...
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September 11 Tales of Heroes and Tough Lessons
There are certain moments and events that are etched in our national consciousness. Ask any American who was alive in the 60’s where he or she was when John F. Kennedy or Martin Luther King was...
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To Russia with… Respect
With worldwide sports audiences focused on television and Internet stories from the 2014 winter games in Sochi, Russia, we are all learning more about this fascinating country. America has had a long...
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National Military Appreciation Month: Celebrating Our Troops
May is National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM), a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the courageous men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States...
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Commemorate the Anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery through Government...
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the designation of Arlington National Cemetery. On May 13, 1864, the body of Private William Henry Christman of Pennsylvania was laid to rest on the grounds of...
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Remembering 9/11: Tales of Heroes and Tough Lessons
In remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Government Book Talk revisits blogger Michele Bartram’s post from September 11, 2013. There are certain moments and events that are etched...
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Veterans Day and Marine Corps Birthday
November 11 is Veterans Day, an annual holiday set aside to honor the contributions of the brave men and women who have served or are serving in the United States Armed Forces. Coinciding with...
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Honoring our Nation’s Military
While there are many holidays during the course of the year honoring our brave men and women in uniform, we sometimes don’t need a special day to say “thank-you” for all they do for our country. To...
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Feats of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have achieved some extraordinary engineering feats during their history. Field engineers face trials and tribulation every day from unexpected storms, not having that...
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Smart Irrigation Month
July is Smart Irrigation Month, a great time to bring awareness to the importance of using water wisely. To help in this effort, Government Book Talk reviews an Army Corps of Engineers publication...
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Honoring Our Troops
May is National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM). This national observance allows us to show appreciation for the service and sacrifice of the courageous men and women who have served or are...
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Celebrating the Importance of Rivers
June is National Rivers Month, a time to celebrate the importance of rivers to our planet. Rivers are our planet’s lifeblood, providing essential services, including water, food, recreation, and...
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