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A Bountiful Month

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WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR?

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That question always surfaces this time of year — a busy time for many families amidst gatherings and events. But while the pace quickens in our lives, it’s sometimes nice to stop and reflect on that question — to show gratitude in a tumultuous time for what we have instead of what we do not have. November sometimes seems like a preface to Christmas, but it holds Veterans Day as

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well as Thanksgiving. As the daughter of two veterans and the wife to a recent veteran, Veterans Day has always been revered in my household — a day of observation for those that serve our country selflessly, uprooting their lives constantly for the mission at hand. That’s why, this month, write Nyonu Branch-Watkins talked to Dr. Timothy Westcott at Park University about his Valor Medals Review Program. The program is a systemic review of minority veterans who may have been denied the Medal of Honor in WWI due to race, ethnicity, or religion. Nyonu goes in-depth to tell us about individual soldiers and their valiant acts so we can take time to reflect on those who acted courageous, perhaps to inspire a little courage into our hearts in trying times. In this issue, we also look back at another courageous group – the Pilgrims, who 400 years ago escaped their homeland to travel to unknown lands for religious freedom. Writer Diana Lambdin Meyer traveled to Plymouth, England and brings us a travel

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While these stories feel light next to heroic veterans and Pilgrims, it’s the Thanksgiving table where we take stock of the year — where we look around at those we love, or those who can’t be with us. It’s a harvest time to reflect on the past year as we move into slower days and prepare to begin the year anew. It’s where we hope that we are bountiful — not in money or things, but in love and nourishment.

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FEATURES 18 Graze and Entertain Grazing KC guides us on building a perfect holiday graze board

24 400 Years Since That First Thanksgiving A trip to England is in order to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Thanksgiving

30 A Revival of Grandma's Fine China How to set a Thanksgiving table that uses the heirloom china without looking stuffy

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SHOPPI NG L IST:

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Color: Add pops of color such

of your board with cheese. Add

quarters and lay the salami

as fruit and olives throughout

your softest cheese as a full

throughout the board, building

the board.

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ENGLAND LOOKS LIKE A TYPICAL NEIGHBORHOOD BAKERY. Yummy-looking brownies, big croissants, and inviting baguettes fill overflowing baskets in the window display. It looks like a nice place to have a cup of coffee and a When little Mayflower left Plymouth for

But look closely and a small plaque on the

the New World, a barrel of Jacka Bakery bis-

wall quietly boasts that this is the oldest contin-

cuits was in its cargo hold. They survived

uously operating bakery in Great Britain. Since

that first year in the New World thanks to the

the early 1600s, much of the time in the same

Wampanoag Indians.

family, this bakery on this spot has been making cookies, biscuits, and other treats for locals and visitors alike.

This November marks 400 years since that first Thanksgiving. The people of England have planned a

That includes a group of weary travelers in

massive celebration of the 400th anniversary

September 1620 setting off for an overseas

of the Mayflower’s departure, but the pan-

adventure that would eventually change the

demic imploded those plans. However, as the

world order. In England, they’re remembered as

world slowly opens again, traveling England’s

the Pilgrim Fathers, but in America, we honor

Mayflower Trail is a timeless journey that should

them as the Pilgrims.

remind all Americans of the trials and struggles that began this nation — and for all we have to be thankful for. To understand the Pilgrims and their determination to get out of England to worship in a manner of their choosing, you must first begin with a visit to the All Saints Church in Babworth near Nottinghamshire. “This is really where America began,” said Peter Swinscoe, the warden and tour guide at the 900-year old church. “This is where William Bradford and William Brewster met, where their journey for religious freedom began.” In the late 1500s, the minister was Richard Clyfton, a man considered radical for his ideas of separation of church and state. Remember that, in 1533, King Henry VIII left the Roman Catholic Church and formed the Church of England so that he could divorce Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn.

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Today, visitors are welcomed to attend service at 11 a.m. on the first, second, and third Sunday of each month and walk the footpath that William Bradford took from his Austerfield home. In nearby Scrooby, attend service or simply tour the church where William Brewster was baptized or visit the Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire where worship services were held in secret for many years. The separatists, later called Pilgrims, quickly tired of hiding their faith. On multiple occasions, they attempted to flee England across the North Sea to the Netherlands. But each time they were caught. The Guildhall in Boston (the UK one) is one of the places where they were held in prison and tried for their crimes. The actual jail cells are still intact as is the courtroom. But over the years, the people of Boston became sympathetic to the Pilgrims, so eventually they were allowed to quietly escape and find their way to Leiden in the Netherlands. After about 12 years in “free thinking” Leiden, the Pilgrims decided the Netherlands was a little too

More than half of the 102 passengers died

free-thinking. They returned to an England that had

during the crossing or that first winter in the New

become more tolerant of religious differences, but still,

World, leaving just 48 Pilgrims to celebrate their

America seemed to be the answer to their prayers.

first Thanksgiving.

They sold everything and bought a ship called the

While every nook and cranny of Plymouth, England

Speedwell. Today, in the port of Rotterdam is a monu-

celebrates its connection to the Pilgrims, The Box

ment to the Pilgrims who left there via the Speedwell.

Museum is the official showcase of the Pilgrim story,

The Speedwell and its passengers met up with the

including an exhibit on Wampanoag Nation that taught

Mayflower and its passengers in Southampton. They

Pilgrims about farming and other food gathering tech-

stocked up on provisions and set sail. The Sea City

niques in America.

Museum includes a massive exhibition dedicated to

A stop at the Plymouth Gin Distillery is a must.

the Pilgrims as well as the Wampanoag Indians who

When the Pilgrims were here waiting for repairs, it was

helped the Pilgrims survive that first brutal winter.

a friary. Several of the men in the group slept here. The

The Pilgrims planned to leave early in August

women stayed on the Mayflower.

before storms developed on the North Atlantic, but

In the 1790s, the friary became a distillery. It was

the Speedwell quickly developed leaks, and both

here that the first martini was first mixed. An authentic

ships stopped for repairs in Dartmouth. This city,

martini, many believe, can only be made with Plymouth

where Agatha Christie’s home is a top attraction,

Gin. If you look closely at the label, it contains an image

is a charming summer community with significant

of the Mayflower.

World War II history as well.

So, this Thanksgiving, as you gather around your

Again, the Pilgrims set sail, only to return

family dinner table and give thanks for all you’ve

to England one more time due to leaks in the

been given, pause an extra moment to give thanks

Speedwell. Nearly two months behind schedule

for those who suffered the most to bring America to

and with a troubled ship, many passengers changed

life 400 years ago.

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A Revival of Grandma's Fine China

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Luckily, as the years pass and formal rules get looser and looser, that opens things up a bit for those that might find eti-

vintage pieces into her tablescapes that still feel curated without being too matchy-matchy.

quette a bit overwhelming and stuffy but still love to host. There

Jami gathered a team to put together an inspiring tablescape

are ways to still set a gorgeous table in modern times — playing

for the holidays, along with other experienced vendors who gave

up what you have on hand, paying homage to the sentimental,

expert tips on how to set a welcoming table with whatever you

and still having a beautiful place for your important guests to

might already have at home. But if you still find it too overwhelm-

enjoy a lovely meal.

ing, they’re always available for hire to do it for you!

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“You don’t have to

have a massive f lora l

a r ra ngement to ma ke

a statement — a si mple r u n ner, g reener y, a nd ca nd les ca n st i l l be just as i mpressive.”

1. Pick what you like — there are no rules. Jami says

— it’s meant to be enjoyed and to make memories, not

don’t be afraid to mix patterns. Add funky tchotchkes or a

to collect dust in the china cabinet. Perhaps you don’t

sentimental heirloom that wouldn’t normally find its way

have a complete set or are afraid to break a plate that

onto a table. If you like it, you can make it work.

is irreplaceable, but Jami says you don’t have to match

2. The fine china is meant to be used. If you have a

the exact pattern of your grandmother’s china. She often

nice set of china — whether it’s your own or an heirloom

works with people’s sentimental dishware, like their

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mother’s china, in her own designs, adding more vintage

3. Start with a color palette. If you’re not sure where

plates to create a cohesive set, even if the plates aren’t

to start, this can often help narrow it down. Three colors is

all the same. This can remove a lot of the stress from

a great place to start.

using that fine china. If a plate breaks, you can always

4. Don’t be fussy about rules surrounding dishes.

incorporate something vintage that goes with it, even if

You can serve wine in lots of different vessels — not just

it’s not the exact set.

a stemmed wine glass! Jami always likes to layer plates, CONTINUED >

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usually with a placemat (though not if there’s a tablecloth),

6. Keep it simple with florals. If you’re overwhelmed

a charger, and then a stack of plates. For her, that’s usually 3

about making an entire arrangement, Alison Montechinos-

plates. She likes to try for at least an inch of border between

Johnson of Solstice Floral Studios loves using a lot of single

each plate to make sure the proportions are right.

flowers in bud vases. She also loves to incorporate fruit and

5. Custom napkin rings can be a great gift. Jewelry maker

greenery into the table, like the pears, grapes and turnips

Katherine Blauwiekel of Anne-Marie Designs loves making

seen here. You don’t have to have a massive floral arrange-

custom napkin rings (like the ones pictured) for her guests to

ment to make a statement — a simple runner, greenery, and

take home. She says it can add a unique touch to the table and

candles can still be just as impressive.

it’s even a great hostess gift if you’re not hosting yourself.

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PARK UNIVERSITY’S VALOR MEDALS REVIEW PROJECT MAKES HISTORY WHILE HONORING THE HEROISM OF MINORITY WORLD WAR I SERVICE MEMBERS.

THE PURSUIT OF HONORING THE PAST IS AN ONGOING ONE. As a nation, our freedoms are poised on the largely unknown and unrecognized acts of unparalleled courage that those before us, namely service members, have committed, but often unknown and unrecognized because the vast majority of the stories of heroism and unbuckling bravery are lost to the annals of war and are casualties to the limits of memory. To participate in celebrating the unbridled broadness of the great American ethos, it is indispensable that history must be revisited to create a more full picture of valor for those who have sacrificed all they have for the nation to prosper. At the time of World War I, there were over 4 million service members of color who were mobilized into both combat and non-combat roles in America and Europe. Their efforts were galant and their sacrifices were made more extraordinary by the fact that many of them served to protect the liberties of a country in which their freedoms were limited based on the color of their skin. Pvt. Sing Lau Kee. Photo courtesy of the Kee Family.

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The vastness of excellence of minority service members has historically been substantially underrepresented when discussing the Medal of Honor. To put this into perspective, of the 400,000 African

Pictured: Officers of the 369th and 370th Infantry Regiments, two units primarily made up of African American soldiers. Photo courtesy of the National Archives.

American service members who served in WWI, only two of them were awarded the Medal of Honor and not until the 1990s had any African American soldier earned a modern Medal of Honor for their service in the Great War. In 2016, a project based in Maryland was focusing on securing a Medal of Honor for Sergeant William A. Butler, a soldier who served in the New York National Guard’s highly decorated 369 Infantry Regiment, an all-black regiment famously known as the ”Harlem Hellfighters.” In an incredible act of loyalty and dedication, Sgt. Butler successfully rescued five of his comrades from German captivity. After hearing of this pursuit, Park University associate professor of history and associate archivist Dr.

77th Army Division near Apremont-Argonne Forest, France

Tim Westcott imagined duplicating the same process on a much larger scale, posing the question, “is there a way in which we can look at this in a broader perspective?” The answer was an optimistic yes. So, in 2018, in cooperation with The Doughboy foundation (previously the U.S. World War One Centennial Commission) and the American Legion, the first-ever medal of valor systematic review for minority service members of World War I was launched. Systematic reviews are used to examine the quality of a standardized process and its outcome. Beginning at the close of the 20th century, three systematic reviews (in 1996, 1997, CONTINUED >

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and 2002) were successful in setting a precedent for valor

medal reviews in the cases of minority service members and led 68 veterans of color to become recipients of the Medal of Honor for their remarkable heroism.

“A German hand grenade dropped among a group

Today, under the authority of the Resolution of the

of his comrades,” says Josh. “Cpl. Valley had the

United States World War I Centennial Commission, the

opportunity to run away from the grenade, but rather

George S. Robb Centre for the Study of the Great War

valiantly attempted to cover it with his foot to protect

at Park University hosts the Valor Medals Review Task

his comrades, whereby he sustained injuries due to

Force. The task force, in which Tim is joined by associate

the explosion of the grenade and was mangled.” Cpl.

director Ashlyn Weber and senior military analyst Josh

Valley was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross

Weston, continues to perform “systematic investigation

for his act of valor in 1918, which Josh says illustrates

into minority (African American, Asian American, Hispanic

the incongruencies in which the Medal of Honor has

American, Jewish American, and Native American) ser-

previously been awarded.

vice members of the First World War.” As of October, 300 minority veterans from all four major military branches have been identified as being qualifants for review according to the guidelines of the Valor Medals Review Project. “There are three criteria to be reviewed,” Tim explains. “Number one, the service member received a Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross and/or number two, the service member was a recipient of the French Croix de Guerre with Palm, which is our equivalent to the Medal of Honor.” Tim continues on to explain the third category for review is for service members who have a documented Medal of Honor nomination that “was downgraded to a DSC or a Navy Cross.” One of the men who has qualified for review is Corporal Isaac Valley.

"American Operations in the Aisne-Marne Region,” American Armies and Battlefields in Europe.

Rufus Jackson

“Cpl. Valley’s actions are similar to Cpl. Kyle Carpenter of the U.S. Marine Corps and his actions on 21 November 2010 in which he was awarded the Medal of Honor,” says Josh. “In my personal view, the similarity of their actions warrant an outcry for equal treatment and recognition regardless of the time these actions took place.” Another soldier who received a Distinguished Service Cross for his act of valor is 2nd Lt. Rufus B. Jackson. During an artillery bombardment from the German military force, in which he and his company had been required to surrender their American 38

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The Harlem Hellfighters

of scorching skin. As his skin singed and burned, Pvt. Kee dedicated himself to operating his regiment’s message center, alone, throughout the night and into

the early morning hours. This act of valor allowed the frontline infantry units to communicate with their

commanders to conduct continuous attacks and

movements against the German forces. In the days following this, Pvt. Kee was severely wounded. The following year, for his selfless commitment to his

country, Pvt. Kee received his Distinguished Service Cross and was subsequently awarded the French 2nd Lt. Rufus Benjamin Jackson. Photo courtesy of the Iowa State Alumnus.

Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star.

Josh emphasises the magnitude of the project’s spirit and makes clear that in order to honor all of our veterans, we must progress with a collective intention for inclusive justice.

“It is time for us, as a nation, to recognize the ignominious treatment of our servicemembers and civilians alike, despite color or creed, to pave the way to a

brighter future,” says Josh. “Through this project, we

want to set a new standard where we are all treated as equals and individuals, rather than representatives of a demographic one may belong to.”

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This photo shows an overview of the Allied field hospital in May 1918, with Mont Notre Dame in the background. This is the site of Pvt. Sing Lau Kee’s acts of valor. Photo courtesy of Auprès de nos Racines.

equipment and were now armed with only obsolete “cumbersome and inaccurate” French level rifles, 2nd Lt. Jackson crawled through mud and barbed-wire while under the suppression of heavy artillery fire and located the German’s assemblage of machine-guns. When he arrived back at his company’s position, 2nd Lt. Jackson shared the location of the German’s heavy weaponry and instructed his colleagues to silence their guns. This allowed his company to move forward undetected and ultimately debase the German unit, driving them from their position. In Mont Notre Dame, beneath a night sky blanketed with the smoke of tireless artillery fire, Pvt. Sing Lau Kee performed an act of heroism that impacted the fates of himself and his fellow soldiers. On this night, his regiment was attacked with German mustard gas. Many of the soldiers who weren’t wounded from bullet fire became immobilized by the fiery vapors, unable to breathe and see, paralyzed by the sensation CityLifestyle.com/Northland

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