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National Park Service awarding grant to preserve site of the Ludlow Massacre

Ludlow Massacre sight receives grant funding from National Park Service
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LUDLOW — The National Park Service is awarding $150,000 in grant money to preserve a historic site near Trinidad.

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It's called the Ludlow Tent Colony Site, which represents an important event in Colorado's history. The tent colony was the site of the Ludlow Massacre in 1914, where 21 people, including 11 children were killed.

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The Colorado National Guard attacked the colony to try and break up a strike by the United Mine Workers of America. The Associate Membership will receive the grant because they maintain the site.

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To learn more about the Ludlow Tent Colony Site, visit History Colorado's website.

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Fort Carson Soldier Raises $50K for Cancer Treatment - Gives It All Away to Help Others

Sergeant First Class David Hong battling stage 4 colon cancer raised over $50,000 in three days for experimental treatment, but when Tricare approved coverage, he donated every penny to help other service members and veterans fighting cancer. The Fort Carson religious specialist underwent the innovative histotripsy treatment earlier this month and remains hopeful about the results. His selfless decision shows how one soldier's battle became a mission to help others in their fight against cancer.

Fort Carson Soldier Raises $50K for Cancer Treatment - Gives It All Away to Help Others

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