Beirut Commemorates Four-Year Anniversary of Devastating Port Blast with Solemn Tributes and Calls for Justice

Beirut, Lebanon — The Lebanese capital solemnly marked the grim four-year anniversary of a catastrophic explosion at the port of Beirut that tragically claimed the lives of over two hundred people, injured thousands, and resulted in extensive urban devastation. Silence descended upon the city as residents filled the streets, exhibiting the collective grief and ongoing frustration over the lack of accountability and unresolved aftermath that has gripped the city since August 4, 2019. Despite the …

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Solemn Ceremony Honors Lives Lost Aboard USS Iowa: Remembering the Iowa 47 on 33-Year Anniversary

NORFOLK, Va. — A somber ceremony took place at Naval Station Norfolk to honor the lives lost aboard the USS Iowa. The USS Iowa Memorial at Iowa Point served as the gathering spot for dozens who came together to pay their respects. While this ceremony was not the first of its kind, it held significant meaning for all in attendance. On April 19, 1989, a tragic explosion in gun turret two of the USS Iowa …

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