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American kids don't know about Dec. 7, 1941. 9-year-old boy determined to make sure they do by raising $100,000 to Remember the Heroes of the Pearl Harbor Attack

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The way America honors its heroes is pitiful. It seems no one cares, or they've forgotten, especially young people. A 4th grader in North Carolina is on a mission to change this.

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  • For 9-year-old Harrison Johnson, December 7, 1941, is a date that stands as a symbol of American grit and resilience.
  • While researching a class history project, Johnson was in awe as he read about the 2,403 American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
  • Upon his return home, Harrison announced that he was raising money to benefit the Pearl Harbor Memorial.
  • "I am on a mission to raise $100,000 to help us remember the heroes of the attack on Pearl Harbor," Johnson said.

U.S. MONEY RESERVE SUPPORTS U.S. NAVY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION'S 2022 LONE SAILOR AWARDS

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Continuing its mission to support the nation's veterans, U.S. Money Reserve - the official precious metals IRA partner of the U.S. Navy Memorial - served as Gold Sponsor for the distinguished event held in Washington, DC on September 22, 2022.

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  • Continuing its mission to support the nation's veterans, U.S. Money Reserve - the official precious metals IRA partner of the U.S. Navy Memorial - served as Gold Sponsor for the distinguished event held in Washington, DC on September 22, 2022.
  • The 2022 Lone Sailor Awards Dinner brought together leadership from the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and National Park Service, along with business leaders, decorated veterans, retirees, and families.
  • The 2022 Lone Sailor Award honorees included:
    James R. Barker, 2022 Lone Sailor Award Recipient, and U.S. Coast Guard Veteran
    Admiral Thomas B. Fargo, 2022 Lone Sailor Award Recipient, and U.S. Navy Veteran
    Fox served as the inspiration for the character "Charlie" in the iconic film Top Gun, and Admiral Fargo inspired the American submarine spy thriller, The Hunt for Red October.
  • U.S. Money Reserve will continue to support the honorable mission of the U.S. Navy Memorial.

The Alexander Gaston Estate Donates $7.2 Million to the Pearl Harbor Historical Sites Fund

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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This large donation of $7.2 million goes toward the Pearl Harbor Historical Sites Fund.

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  • This large donation of $7.2 million goes toward the Pearl Harbor Historical Sites Fund.
  • Mr. Gaston was one of Hawaii's leading donors to the Pearl Harbor Historical Sites Fund.
  • Now, this foundation will be set up to exist in perpetuity, creating an opportunity to support and educate school-age children.
  • The Pearl Harbor Historical Sites Fund was started in 2009.

EQ Office Brings Crafted Hospitality to Pennsylvania Avenue

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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The addition of this restaurant concept will further the vibrancy of the Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street office corridor, adding a hospitality-like experience to a modern workplace setting, said Morgan Monroe, Director, Portfolio Management at EQ Office, and market lead.

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  • The addition of this restaurant concept will further the vibrancy of the Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street office corridor, adding a hospitality-like experience to a modern workplace setting, said Morgan Monroe, Director, Portfolio Management at EQ Office, and market lead.
  • Comprised of two towers on Pennsylvania Avenue that wrap around the U.S. Navy Memorial, Market Square is home to over 30 Fortune 500 companies.
  • The ownership team and Crafted Hospitality worked with FOC (Friend of Chef) out of New York City to bring the deal to fruition.
  • EQ focuses on the experience its 20 million square feet provides - how space feels, activates and performs by incorporating the most valued elements of home and hospitality into the office.

Graceland’s All-American 4th of July Weekend Saturday, July 2 – Sunday, July 3, 2022

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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Elvis Presleys Graceland will be lit in red, white and blue as it celebrates the nations independence during its All-American July 4th Weekend .

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  • Elvis Presleys Graceland will be lit in red, white and blue as it celebrates the nations independence during its All-American July 4th Weekend .
  • Packages also include tours of Graceland Mansion, Elvis airplanes, and Elvis Presleys Memphis which features the worlds largest collection of Elvis memorabilia.
  • Joined by the EAS band and back-up singers, the audience will feel the power of Elvis on stage.
  • The complete schedule for Gracelands upcoming All-American July 4th Weekend, including available weekend packages and individual tickets for the Elvis Tribute Concert and gospel brunch, is available at All-American Weekend | Graceland .

Pearl Harbor's Ford Island Control Tower Opens to Public with New View

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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HONOLULU and PHOENIX, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The historic Ford Island Control Tower at Pearl Harbor is finally ready to open to the public – and with a view perhaps more powerful and poignant than any Hawaii has to offer.

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  • HONOLULU and PHOENIX, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The historic Ford Island Control Tower at Pearl Harbor is finally ready to open to the public and with a view perhaps more powerful and poignant than any Hawaii has to offer.
  • The tower fittingly opens for operations on Memorial Day in honor of those who died during the Attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
  • Standing in disrepair for decades, the tower has undergone more than $7 million in restoration work since 2012.
  • Elissa Lines, Executive Director of Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, said the tower stands as a symbol of resilience and peace.

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Opens Ford Island Control Tower

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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HONOLULU, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is preparing to open the doors of the historic Ford Island Control Tower on Memorial Day after being closed for decades.

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    HONOLULU, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is preparing to open the doors of the historic Ford Island Control Tower on Memorial Day after being closed for decades.
  • "The Ford Island Control Tower stands as a symbol of resilience and peace, standing watch over this hallowed ground," said Elissa Lines, Executive Director of Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
  • The Ford Island Control Tower officially opens for operations on May 30, 2022, in honor of Memorial Day.
  • Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is located on Historic Ford Island, where bombs fell during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

U.S. MONEY RESERVE ANNOUNCES IRA PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S. NAVY MEMORIAL AND DEBUTS EXCLUSIVE LEGACY EAGLE GOLD AND SILVER COINS

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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The first Legacy Eagle gold and silver coins were presented to the U.S. Navy Memorial during the Blessing of the Fleet to celebrate this momentous occasion.

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  • The first Legacy Eagle gold and silver coins were presented to the U.S. Navy Memorial during the Blessing of the Fleet to celebrate this momentous occasion.
  • As part of the celebration, U.S. Money Reserve announced the release of itsnew coin series, the Legacy Eagle gold and silver coins.
  • Available exclusively from U.S. Money Reserve, the Legacy Eagle gold and silver coinspay tribute to the original Gold American Eagle coin's "Family of Eagles" design.
  • To learn more about the Legacy Eagle gold and silver coins from U.S. Money Reserve, visit https://usmr.com/LESPR .

Graceland’s All-American 4th of July Weekend Saturday, July 2 – Sunday, July 3, 2022

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220228005309/en/
    Graceland will be in red, white and blue for the 4th of July.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Individual tickets and various packages are available including the All-American Weekend Hotel Packages at the AAA-rated Four Diamond Guest House at Graceland Resort.
  • Packages also include tours of Graceland Mansion, Elvis airplanes, and Elvis Presleys Memphis which features the worlds largest collection of Elvis memorabilia.
  • The complete schedule for Gracelands upcoming All-American July 4th Weekend, including available weekend packages and individual tickets for the Elvis Tribute Concert and gospel brunch, is available at www.graceland.com/july-4 .

U.S. Navy Memorial Dedicates Lone Sailor Statue in Cleveland, Ohio

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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The Lone Sailor stands as an icon, symbolizing the Navy Memorial's mission to honor, recognize, and celebrate the men and women of the sea services.

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  • The Lone Sailor stands as an icon, symbolizing the Navy Memorial's mission to honor, recognize, and celebrate the men and women of the sea services.
  • The statue in Cleveland is the 18th Lone Sailor in the world and joins other statues in Normandy, France, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and the original statue in Washington, D.C.
  • The Lone Sailor will stand watch over Lake Erie and provide a focal point for an ongoing celebration of Navy culture and greatness for all to enjoy as they visit Cleveland.
  • Folke was joined at the stand by 2021 Lone Sailor Award Honoree Drew Carey and Frank Thorp.