Good Morning POU! Today's feature is the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor, the highest award given by Congress to service men and women. William Harvey Carney Carney was born simply as "William," a slave in Norfolk, Virginia on February 29, 1840. He ended up escaping through the Underground Railroad, and found his father living in Massachusetts. … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African American War Heroes
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Sunday Open Thread: Happy Fathers Day
Happy Father's Day to all of the Fathers of POU!! Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries. Father's Day was created to complement Mother's … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: Happy Fathers Day