Sydney Combs
Freelance Journalist at Freelance
Freelance journalist writing about how people make sense of the world. Previously @natgeo & @pulitzercenter. She/Her.
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1 month ago |
nationalgeographic.com | Brian Clark Howard |Sydney Combs
For many Americans, Memorial Day signifies the start of the summer season, as well as a much-needed long weekend filled with activities like sporting events and barbecues. But that wasn’t the original purpose of the day—and its evolution over the years has been rife with controversy. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day commemorates those who have lost their lives serving their country—unlike Veterans Day, on November 11, which celebrates all people who have served in the military.
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2 months ago |
nationalgeographic.com | Sydney Combs
Although horses may be the stars of the Kentucky Derby, hats take center stage at the 151-year old horse race in the American heartland. In Kentucky, hats—the wilder the better—are central to the annual spring ritual, the “run for the roses.” On the first Saturday of May, horse-racing fans gather at Churchill Downs to watch the “most exciting two minutes in sports.”Big, bold, and steeped in tradition — here's everything you need to know about the history of hats at the Kentucky Derby.
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Jun 16, 2023 |
msn.com | Sydney Combs
Every year, on the third Sunday in June, Americans take time to honor fathers and their role in the family and community with gifts, barbecues, and other family gatherings. This year, Father’s Day falls on June 18, 2023. But while many Americans may be planning to celebrate their fathers this year, few may know that the holiday owes its origins to a young woman who believed there should be a day to honor her own widowed father.
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Jun 16, 2023 |
msn.com | Sydney Combs
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Jun 12, 2023 |
msn.com | Sydney Combs
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