Governor of the State of Illinois declares July 11 as the Day of Remembrance of the Genocide in Srebrenica

BiH FM attended Marking of the International Day of Remembrance and Commemoration of the Genocide in Srebrenica UNHQ

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Konaković, attended today the commemoration on the occasion of the International Day of Remembrance and Commemoration of the Genocide in Srebrenica in 1995, which was held in the General Assembly hall at the United Nations headquarters in New York. This year’s commemoration is the second [] The post BiH FM attended Marking of the International Day of Remembrance and Commemoration of the Genocide in Srebrenica UNHQ appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Dutch mark 31 years since Srebrenica genocide on their watch

Commemorations marking 31 years since the Srebrenica genocide were held in The Hague on Saturday, where mayor Jan van Zanen...

Erdoğan honors Srebrenica victims on 31st genocide anniversary

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday commemorated the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, honoring the thousands of Bosniak victims killed during the 1995 massacre a...

Turkish president commemorates Srebrenica genocide

'We will never forget Srebrenica,' Recep Tayyip Erdogan vows

Sarajevo Bids Farewell to 10 Srebrenica Victims Ahead of 31st Anniversary Burial

Ten victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were honored in Sarajevo Thursday, their coffins pausing at the Presidency building and the Markale marketplace before burial at Potocari on July 11 — the 31st anniversary of the massacre that killed at least 8,372 Bosniak men and boys.

Robert Lloyd: Commemorate America's 250th with these 6 series, historical and satirical

Anniversaries are funny things, commemorating the bad as well as the good in our shared and personal histories. Even when the initial event was a happy one, the present state of affairs might be less so, and such markers can be an occasion to look...

250 Years of Genocide, Theft, and Displacement

Simon Moya-Smith Natives have nothing to celebrate as the United States stages another sick-making festival of self-congratulation. The post 250 Years of Genocide, Theft, and Displacement appeared first on The Nation.

Richmond Hosts an Early Birthday Party With ‘IllumiNATION’

Virginia was at the forefront of American history back in 1776, and it remains ahead of the curve as Independence Day approaches next week. This weekend, the Virginia Museum of History Culture is hosting a block party to honor the upcoming anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration centers around “IllumiNATION,” a specially...

The Suicide Charge that Saved America

Independence Day is always a good time to recall the heroes of American history, even more so during our 250th anniversary. So let’s take a moment to remember Minnesota’s First Volunteer Regiment. The First Minnesota was the first unit to be volunteered in response to President Lincoln’s call for troops following Fort Sumter. Because the U.S. Army had not yet organized itself into Eastern and Western departments, the First was

These Parents Won’t Let You Forget Social Media Victims Remembrance Day

June 23 was Social Media Victims Remembrance Day — a date set aside by bipartisan Senate resolution to honor children who were harmed...

Chain Bridge over the Danube Painted Red, White, and Blue for USA 250

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the American Declaration of Independence. Celebrations are being organized around the world to mark this historic milestone. The Hungarian capital, Budapest, joined this series of international tributes and sent a widely visible message of solidarity. Caroline Savage, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, [] The post Chain Bridge over the Danube Painted Red, White, and Blue for USA 250 appeared first on Hungary Today.

America at 250: Still funding its largest abortion provider

As America 250 celebrations begin across the country, people will gather to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial. In doing so, we celebrate July 4, 1776 — the moment the great American experiment was conceived. Notice what we do not celebrate. We do not mark America’s birthday from the day its government was formed, the day the []

Ulysses S. Grant’s kin says ex-prez would be ‘proud’ of America at 250 years: ‘Pluralistic and ethnically diverse’

America celebrated its National Day of Jubilee, or 100th birthday, on July 4, 1876, then-President Ulysses S. Grant declaring it a “day of reflection and gratitude” as patriotic celebrations broke out across the rapidly growing country that was still reeling from the Civil War. “The Centennial Anniversary of the day on which the people of []

Revolutionary War reenactors dispel common myths

History Factcheck: July 2nd is a pretty important date if we're looking at Revolutionary History as more than just a patriotic celebration. That was just one of three favorite myths and missed details that reenactors in Massachusetts were eager to share with CNN.

The Hague marks 31 years since Srebrenica genocide under Dutch peacekeepers’ watch

On Saturday, 31 years later, The Hague commemorated the Srebrenica genocide.

The Central Park Conservancy Celebrated Juneteenth by Honoring the Legacy of Seneca Village

Intent on shining a spotlight on the legacy of Seneca Village while seeking to course-correct its erasure, the Central Park Conservancy hosted a commemorative dinner on Thursday evening timed to the celebration of Juneteenth.

Remains of 10 Srebrenica genocide victims laid to rest

31 years after the Srebrenica genocide, families are once again gathering at the Potočari Memorial Centre to bury newly identified victims and remember the more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys killed in July 1995. Yet, 31 years on, the search is far from over. More than 1,000 victims remain missing, and some relatives have died without ever finding their loved ones. Semir Sejfović reports from Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

[Wang Son-taek] America 250: Liberal democracy 250

Last week marked the 250th anniversary of American independence. Although Americans celebrate it as the birth of their nation, the anniversary deserves recognition far beyond the United States because it marks the emergence of the modern democratic republic as a practical model of government. The principles underlying liberal democracy had existed long before 1776. Ancient Athens experimented with democracy, Ancient Rome contributed republican traditions, and Enlightenment thinkers such as John

Azerbaijan commemorating anniversary of Tovuz battles, which led to second Karabakh war Victory

Azerbaijan commemorating anniversary of Tovuz battles, which led to second Karabakh war Victory

The U.S. turns 250: Celebrate with the saints and a nationwide novena

A National Shrine in Wisconsin is inviting people from the United States to celebrate the nation’s birthday through a novena for unity and renewal and an exhibit showcasing the lives of 76 holy men and women from the U.S. from July 1-9. Read all

Poland marks anniversary of WWII massacre by Ukrainian Nazi collaborators (VIDEOS)

Poland is marking the anniversary of the 1943-44 Volhynia massacre by Ukrainian Nazi collaborators, who killed at least 100,000 ethnic Poles Read Full Article at RT.com

25 Wild and Surprising Facts About America as It Turns 250

From historic anomalies to cultural staples, a look at the numbers and narratives that shape America on its landmark anniversary.