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BIGHORN BATTLE WEAPON TO BE AUCTIONED

Colt revolver

(FOX NEWS) – A handgun carried into the Battle of Little Bighorn
by a legendary
U.S. Army cavalry officer is headlining a high-
profile firearms auction in Bedford, Texas this weekend.
 

The Colt single-action revolver belonged to Captain Myles Moylan,
(52) commander of A Troop, 7th Cavalry
, later a
Medal of Honor
recipient
— and has an estimated price of up to $120,000. 

Kevin Hogan, president of Rock Island Auction Co., told Fox News Digital,"It’s just an amazing piece of American history,"


Captain Myles Moylan, Commander of A Troop, 7th Cavalry | Army at Wounded Knee

Myles Moylan - Captain, commanding Company A, 7th US Cavalry, during the Battle of the Little ...

                          Captain Myles Moylan, Commander of A Troop, 7th Cavalry | Army at Wounded Knee

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LOCAL VET CELEBRATES 102nd BIRTHDAY

Ellensburg senior living center throws 102nd birthday party for WWII veteran

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — A senior living center in Ellensburg is celebrating the birthday of a local World War II veteran with
friends, family, and even community members making an
appearance.

Ernest Altice or commonly known as Ernie, celebrated his
102nd birthday Monday at Pacifica Senior Living Ellensburg,
a place he’s been at since January 1.

Altice served in the Navy as a radio technician first class
from 1942 to 1946 in World War II.

Just like Ernie had the honor of serving in the Navy, Pacifica
Senior Living has had the privilege of serving him.

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PIONEER OF THE BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE IS 80

The movie George Lucas called his favourite ‘Star Wars’ rip-off

George Lucas | Steckbrief, Bilder und News | WEB.DE

George Walton Lucas Jr., a filmmaker and philanthropist who
created the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, is 80
years old today.

Lucas is one of history’s most financially successful filmmakers
and has been nominated for four
Academy Awards.

Happy Birthday George Lucas! The Man That Changed Movies Forever – Sci-Fi Movie Page

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ANOTHER POLITICAL OPINION CARTOON


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A PDX RETRO BLOG OPINION CARTOON


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