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Pastimes on TheThinkingConservative.com includes information and more about different holidays in the United States of America.

“The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill,” 1786, by John Trumbull.

Celebrating Those Who Worked and Fought for U.S. Independence

Early American artists John Singleton Copley (1738–1815), John Trumbull (1756–1843), and Gilbert Stuart (1755–1828) capture colonial, revolutionary, and post-independence America.

Today’s Must Watch: Video Salute: A Soldiers Night Before Christmas

This time of year is always hard for those who suffer from anxiety and depressive mood disorders. Please keep our Veterans in your prayers...

A Child’s Remembrances of Pearl Harbor: The Day of Infamy and the Years of...

As the attack on Pearl Harbor nears its 81st anniversary, Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson's story of living through the attack is as poignant as ever.

Why We Celebrate Columbus Day

In this Columbus Day Special of Human Events Daily, Jack Posobiec is joined by Libby Emmons, to discuss the reasons why we celebrate Columbus Day.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers

The Story of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers is a short military history biography of the tomb in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

The Easter Story from the Gospel of Matthew

YouVersion presents The New International Version of The Easter Story read aloud connecting us to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus in a...

80 Years of Remembering Pearl Harbor: Valor, Sacrifice, and Peace

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii—Thousands of people gathered here on Tuesday to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The Stories Behind the Traditional Hymns of Thanksgiving

With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, some nowadays may be thinking of pumpkin pie, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, or football. But houses of worship honor the day...

Video Playlist: Jonathan Antoine Christmasland

Jonathan Antoine sings beautiful Christmas favorites from his album ChristmasLand with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and The Tudor Choir.

O’Donnell: A Bridge to Hell, The Tragic Last Hours of WWI

Many Americans have no idea why we celebrate Veterans Day on November 11. Those who know that the holiday began as Armistice Day typically...

Celebrating the Fourth: How and Why Americans Celebrate Life, Liberty, and a Powerful History

Behind the hot dogs and fireworks of Independence Day on July 4, so much creativity goes into the celebrations that we get to sit...

Honoring Our Fallen: The Saluting Boy On Omaha Beach

Project Vigil: D-Day 2014, The Saluting Boy On Omaha Beach On June 6th, 2014, my 11 year old son wanted to say thank you to...