At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice between Germany and the Allied forces went into effect.
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11/6/14
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When Dave Marshall turned 18 in 1943, the world was in the midst of a major war. The United States entered the conflict late in 1941, so Marshall knew he would be drafted once he became eligible, but he had no idea what would be in store for him after that.
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By Brian Croce
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11/5/14
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Exhibits and more...
Exploring the Centuries: 3rd-20th Century Asian ArtWorks are of historic, spiritual and artistic importance and highlight centuries-old artistic traditions, drawn from Hofstra …
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10/22/14
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New York Islanders fans anxious to get an early look at the Barclays Center, the Islanders’ new Brooklyn home starting in the 2015-16 NHL season, can do so on Sept. 26, when the Islanders will host …
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By Brendan Murray
bmurray@liherald.com
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9/24/14
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Thirteen years after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the memory of those who died lives on stronger than ever.
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By Brian Croce
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9/17/14
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We’re in the middle of summer, and with so much playing in and around so much water, just how many of us have the requisite swimming skills?
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8/6/14
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Lessons of the Holocaust to Teach ToleranceA contextualized history that explains the 1920s’ increase of intolerance, reduction of human rights, and lack of intervention …
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7/30/14
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On Wednesday, July 23 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, American Idol will hold the “producer’s round” of auditions, where Idol hopefuls, ages 15 to 28, are welcome to share their talent and sing their way to celebrity judges Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban.
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Allison Leshowitz
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7/22/14
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To salute the veterans and active service personnel in honor of Independence Day, Hempstead Town will waive parks’ admission fees on the July 4th weekend for active military personnel and …
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7/3/14
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Bring on those fireworks! It’s time for another round of revelry to mark our nation’s birthday.
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By Karen Bloom
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6/25/14
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