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Know What “Palms to Pines” Means?

Every now and then, one comes across a catchy word or phrase. Yet in some of these cases, the actual meaning is lost upon most people unfamiliar with it.   Such is the case with the term “palms to pines.”

What is a ‘BARC’ 3-X?

The BARC was developed during the Korean War to move troops, vehicles and supplies from cargo ships to shore. The 3-X prototype, delivered to the Army in 1953, later served for a decade as a training craft and is now one of the oldest surviving BARCs on display.

The Great American Seal [conclusion]

Benjamin Franklin favored a biblical image of Moses leading the Israelites across the Red Sea for the nation’s seal, reflecting the influence of the Exodus story during the revolutionary era. He was later disappointed when the bald eagle was chosen instead.

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