Cadets Train On U S S Empire State In Brooklyn Navy Yard
Cadets at the four U S nautical schools study navigation and engineering aboard training ships. The Empire State visit shows cadets drilling in ropework, machine shop tasks, and underway drills while Capt L B Green outlines discipline, academy aims, and prospects for summer cruises to European ports.
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Gettysburg Pilgrims Quest and Civil War Field
National Geographic notes Gettysburg draws thousands yearly to the battlefield famed for Lincoln's address. Meade assumes command amid Lee's perilous campaign. Pickett's charge seals the climactic contest. The park now spans 2530 acres with hundreds of monuments, markers, and artillery displays, honoring American courage.
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Monkeys and Fleas Says Bronx Zoo Curator
A Bronx Zoo curator notes that monkeys do not swing by tails nor constantly pick fleas. He explains New World monkeys have prehensile tails and captive monkeys are kept parasite free by dry air and daily grooming. Scratching is social courtesy and a long‑standing, pleasant custom.
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