July 2022

Seneca Falls Convention begins

Discovering American History in Britain

The Washingtons were a local family of substance who in the 16th Century supported the parish church of St Oswald, King and Martyr in Warton, Carnforth. Photo by Alexander P. Kapp.
George Washington’s ancestors were a prominent local family who supported the parish church of St Oswald, King and Martyr in Warton, Carnforth. Photo by Alexander P. Kapp.
The Washington coat of arms was uncovered at the Warton Church. Karl & Ali (Geograph).
The Washington coat of arms was uncovered at the Warton Church.

Trivializing the Medal of Freedom?

Editor's Note: Last year, American Heritage ran a petition requesting that President Joe Biden award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jan Scruggs, a combat veteran and founder of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. Scruggs was not among the list of recipients this year.

Another vocal supporter of Scruggs' efforts has been Mr. Reston, a journalist who has written two cover articles for our magazine and is the author, among other books, of A Rift in the Earth: Art, Memory, and the Fight for a Vietnam War Memorial. The opinions in this letter are the author's own and not those of American Heritage.

Enjoy our work? Help us keep going.

Now in its 75th year, American Heritage relies on contributions from readers like you to survive. You can support this magazine of trusted historical writing and the volunteers that sustain it by donating today.

Donate

© Copyright 1949-2024 American Heritage Publishing Co. All Rights Reserved. To license content, please contact licenses [at] americanheritage.com.

AMERICAN HERITAGE
Trusted Writing on History, Travel, and American Culture Since 1949