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Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. In 1968, new legislation changed the national commemoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. It soon became apparent, however, that November 11 was a date of historic significance to many Americans. Therefore, in 1978 Congress returned the observance to its traditional date. Tomb of the Unknowns Official, national ceremonies for Veterans Day center around the Tomb of the Unknowns....

An anesthesiologist is trained in the use of anesthetic drugs and techniques, which prevent people from feeling pain, such as during an operation. A cardiologist specializes in the treatment of heart disease. A dermatologist is a skin specialist who specializes in all aspects of skin care and problems of the skin and hair, including skin cancer. A gastroenterologist specializes in problems of the stomach, intestines, and related organs. An internist specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of all forms of adult disease....

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The release of Pearl Harbor continues a recent trend that has seen several World War II-themed movies storming theaters. Since Steven Spielberg’s gripping Saving Private Ryan debuted in 1998, a variety of others have premiered to varying degrees of success, notably Life Is Beautiful, Jakob the Liar, The Thin Red Line, Enemy at the Gates, and U-571. Here’s a look at the best World War II films, from movies that depict the art of war to those that examine the psychology of life in the trenches....

Album of the Year: Morning Phase - Beck Record of the Year: Stay With Me (Darkchild Version) - Sam Smith New Artist: Sam Smith Best Pop Solo Performance “Happy” - Pharrell Williams Song of the Year: “Stay With Me (Darkchild Version)” - James Napier, William Phillips, & Sam Smith, songwriters Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Max Martin Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Say Something” - A Great Big World with Christina Aguilera Pop Vocal Album: In the Lonely Hour - Sam Smith...

Read previews of the events, biographies of famous athletes, Olympic trivia and more Memorable Moments of Years Past Franz KlammerThe man who gave himself “terrible frights” Read more memorable moments The Miracle of 1980Cold war heroes Happy HaradaJapanese ski-jumping legend Bjorn DahlieThe winningest Winter Olympian Tonya and NancyAn ex-husband, a metal baton, and a U.S. title Did You Know? This is the first winter Olympics hosted by South Korea. They hosted the summer Olympics in Seoul in 1988....

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At a caucus, local party members gather to nominate a candidate. Caucuses are typically lively events at which party members and activists debate issues and consider candidates. The rules governing caucus procedures vary by party and by state. A primary is more like a general election. Voters go to the polls to cast their votes for a presidential candidate (or delegates who will represent that candidate at the party convention)....