At its show in Australia this weekend, the raucously political rap trio Kneecap brought what appeared to be the missing head of a King George V statue onstage. By Ali Watkins The irreverent ...

George Washington was born on Feb. 22 ... act that was essential to the success of the Continental Army. Both the Medal of Honor and the Purple Heart came from the Badge of Military Merit.

George Washington ... like Red Cross workers or war reporters, remained eligible for the award until 1997. Civilian employees of the Defense Department who are killed or wounded by an enemy now ...