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Boston Globe
13-06-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
The surrendered sword that gave birth to America returns to Virginia
It was the sword that 'represents the birth of America,' Caroline Stanley, Britain's Countess of Derby and a Cornwallis descendant, said at the museum last week. Advertisement Though they cannot be absolutely certain, experts think this was the sword that signified the end of the Revolutionary War, Morando said, a physical object that symbolized victory over British oppression after six years of bloody conflict. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The sword is part of a new museum exhibition, 'Call to Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War,' that celebrates the Army's 250th birthday Saturday and the nation's 250th next year. The exhibition opened June 7 at the museum in Fort Belvoir, Va., about 15 miles south of D.C. It is set to run through June 2027. The British surrender came as the forces of Washington and his French allies trapped the main part of Cornwallis's Army at Yorktown, a village on the York River in southeastern Virginia. The exhibition includes a large collection of muskets, pistols — two of which belonged to Washington — exquisitely etched powder horns, rare uniforms, tattered battle flags, and mannequins clad in period garb that represent actual war participants. Advertisement The latter include a life-size model of Native American soldier Daniel Nimham, of the Wappinger people, who served in the Stockbridge Indian Company. He, his son, Abraham, and 14 other Indians were killed in an ambush by British Loyalists in 1778, the museum says. One of the faded flags is that of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, which included a large contingent of Black soldiers, many of whom were enslaved and agreed to fight in exchange for their freedom. One of them was Cato Varnum, who is shown as a life-size figure wearing the regiment's white uniform and black hat. He joined the regiment at age 16. Another flag, that of the German Ansbach-Bayreuth Regiment in the employ of the British, was the last banner surrendered at Yorktown, Morando said. The white flag bears the image of the Brandenburg red eagle under the Latin motto 'For the Prince and the Country.' More than 2,000 hired German soldiers surrendered with the British, the museum says. Morando has assembled artifacts from institutions around the country, as well as military museums in Britain, France, and Canada. From Britain came the sword, which has been lent by the countess, who said her family has owned it for generations. She watched last week as it was mounted in a museum display case. Morando said that there is no concrete proof that this was the Cornwallis sword presented at the ceremony but that there is 'a lot of supporting evidence.' Advertisement In paintings depicting the surrender, the sword is 'just a simple British officer's sword. And that's what this is. There's nothing fancy. Just a standard English dress sword from that time period.' 'I honestly believe this is Lord Cornwallis's sword,' he said. 'Whether or not it was the sword that was presented, you can make arguments for and against. Looking at the research, looking at the documents, looking at the images, and paintings, you can make a strong argument that this indeed is the surrender sword.' The countess said, 'It's never left the family.' 'It was always in my father's dressing room,' she said in an interview. 'Probably not being looked after in the way that it should have been looked after. It was in a coat stand with … umbrellas and stuff like that.' 'Even though he knew how important it was … it's always been much more of a sentimental item,' she said. The sword, which is on loan for six months, is believed to have been given to Cornwallis in his youth by an uncle who was a general, she said. The sword dates to the 1750s. By 1781, Cornwallis was 42 and a battle-tested leader when he surrendered his army at Yorktown. The ceremony that Friday afternoon took place in front of thousands of soldiers — victors and vanquished. Washington was present. So was the French commander, Rochambeau. Cornwallis was not. He was either too embarrassed or was ill, historian Jerome A. Greene wrote in his 2005 book 'The Guns of Independence: the Siege of Yorktown, 1781.' Although the countess said, Cornwallis and Washington met privately later, the British general's absence at the surrender annoyed the Americans. Advertisement 'We are not to be surprised that the pride of the British officer is humbled,' wrote James Thacher, a doctor in Washington's Army, according to Greene. 'They have always maintained an exalted opinion of their own military prowess [and viewed] the Americans as a contemptible, undisciplined rabble,' Thacher wrote. Cornwallis instead sent one of his subordinates, Gen. Charles O'Hara. As the ceremony began, O'Hara tried to offer the sword to Rochambeau, even though O'Hara knew Washington was the allied commander, Greene recounted. Rochambeau pointed O'Hara to Washington. But when O'Hara tried to surrender the sword to Washington, the latter directed him to one of his subordinates, Gen. Benjamin Lincoln. If Cornwallis was sending a subordinate, he would surrender to a subordinate, Greene wrote. Lincoln took the sword, held it for a moment, and gave it back. A few weeks after the surrender, a French soldier wrote his mother: 'I know now that I have been an actor in events which the world and history will never forget.'
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miley Cyrus Fans Question Boyfriend's Reaction to Her Kiss
Miley Cyrus Fans Question Boyfriend's Reaction to Her Kiss originally appeared on Parade. Miley Cyrus has been seen out quite a bit since the release of her visual album Something Beautiful, most recentlywith her boyfriend by her side. The new album dropped on May 30, with the one-day theatrical release coming up on June 12. In the days leading up to the release and in the days since, we've seen a lot of Cyrus while she promotes the new project—and no one is mad about that. What fans do seem upset about, though, is the way the "Flowers" singer's boyfriend, Maxx Morando, is responding to her affection during a recent night out. Cyrus and Morando attended Vanity Fair's 2nd Annual Directors' Dinner on Thursday night, and she was kind enough to share some photos from the evening. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Cyrus captioned the carousel of photos by writing, "@vanityfair party last night was my favorite kind of party… meaningful, connected & glamorous + they played '1, 2 step.'" The photos featured Cyrus in a glorious chocolate-colored dress with a unique twisted-fabric bust line that made her the standout. There were six photos in total, with Morando posing in two of them. The one picture in question shows Cyrus giving her boyfriend a peck on the cheek as he looks off into the distance. His face is expressionless, and it's not clear what he's thinking. Fans are definitely weighing in on the interaction, and they don't seem pleased. "She just keeps on giving😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️," one fan said of Cyrus. Another took aim at Morando, writing, "why does he look like hes in pain every time you show him affection...." "Bc he actually is in pain knowing what kind of comments he'd get about his looks and age lol maybe it'd be better to stay friends with her? 😂," another suggested before tagging Morando. Yet another weighed in, "hes a good looking guy, but he seems always p--sed off whenever she shows him affection, i think she should move on, deserves better." The "Wrecking Ball" singer has been romantically linked to Liily drummer Maxx Morando since 2021. They first met on a blind date and then hit the red carpet together later that year for a Gucci event. The pair have managed to keep their relationship pretty quiet aside from being seen out together for events. But Cyrus' mom, Tish Cyrus, did go on record to say that she loves the "We Can't Stop" singer's told People in 2024, "He's cute. I think it shows just by looking at Miley, her face, and her smile at the Grammys, and just everything about her that she's in an amazing place. Miley is just so fulfilled in her life, and that everything's working out perfectly. That's all I'll say about Maxx!" So while some fans may not approve of the Hannah Montana star's boyfriend, he's got her mom's seal of approval, and that's what matters. Miley Cyrus Fans Question Boyfriend's Reaction to Her Kiss first appeared on Parade on Jun 6, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miley Cyrus and Boyfriend Maxx Morando Take Couple Coordinating to a Whole New Level with Matching Hairstyles
Miley Cyrus and boyfriend Maxx Morando went out for a glamorous date night in New York City on June 5 While the couple didn't coordinate their ensembles, they did have matching hairstyles Cyrus and Morando have been dating since 2021Miley Cyrus and her boyfriend, Maxx Morando, are hair twins. The "Flowers" singer, 32, was spotted having a fashionable night out with her musician boyfriend, 26, in New York City, on Thursday, June 5. The couple was spotted leaving the Four Seasons Hotel after Cyrus' private event, then they set off for the rest of their evening. For their date night, Cyrus wore a brown satin, fitted cone bra dress with black criss-cross lace details down the front of the dress, as well as the hips. The hem of the dress featured a long fringe that swayed as the singer walked. Morando kept his look classic for the evening, wearing an all black suit consisting of a jacket, matching shirt and black pants. For a casual touch, the musician kept a couple of buttons loose to expose a white crew neck undershirt. Though their outfits were distinct, the couple matched when it came to the way they styled their hair. Cyrus styled her brunette hair with blonde highlights in carefree curls that cascaded down her back. She also styled her now grown out baby bangs into curls that were flipped away from her face, and folded in seamlessly into the rest of her hair. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Morando, meanwhile, kept his overgrown mullet and bangs styled as he normally does — he let his natural curls pop, with a few pieces laying less than perfectly for a chic touch. Cyrus' curls paired with Morando's curls led to a matching hair moment that recalled the likes of David and Victoria Beckham's twinning hair styles in the 2000s, or Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt in the '90s. Cyrus and Morando's last major matching hair moment came in March, when the couple walked the red carpet at the 97th annual Oscars on March 2. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! For the glamorous red carpet date night, Cyrus wore a custom Alexander McQueen black halter dress with sequined and sheer elements. Though Cyrus would debut baby bangs later that night, she started off the evening with old Hollywood-inspired curls. Morando similarly kept his mullet styled in his natural curls, though his were wispier and highlighted with blonde — a near-direct match to Cyrus's blonde highlights for the evening. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miley Cyrus Keeping Boyfriend ‘At Arm's Length' Amid Ex Divorce, ‘Source' Claims
' love life has always been a controversial topic among fans. Currently, the pop star is dating drummer Maxx Morando and is reportedly in love with him. However, a source told Radar Online that her failed marriage with Liam Hemsworth became the reason for keeping Morando 'at arm's length.' The report suggested that it has become an obstacle in their relationship. Miley Cyrus had a bittersweet relationship with ex-husband Liam Hemsworth. They got engaged twice and married in 2018. In less than a year, they parted ways in 2019 and finalized their divorce the following year. While it seemed Cyrus closed Hemsworth's chapter, her current boyfriend, Maxx Morando, reportedly thinks otherwise. According to Radar Online, the drummer would walk away from the relationship if the 'Flowers' singer continued to obsess over her ex-husband. Additionally, a source told the tabloid, 'He claims she's moved on, but that doesn't really measure up to the way she acts.' The insider further mentioned that the popstar reportedly 'gets upset' seeing Hemsworth and his girlfriend Gabriella Brooks' photos online. Moreover, Cyrus might be against the idea of marriage after her divorce. 'She's still so bitter about the divorce she can't even fathom the idea of getting married again. She says she's in love with Maxx, but in a lot of ways she keeps him at arm's length,' they added. According to the source, Morando had not yet proposed to the singer because she has allegedly not moved on. The drummer has seemingly 'had enough of taking a backseat' and is 'drawing a line' to matters related to Hemsworth. Cyrus and Morando met on a blind date in the summer of 2021. In a 2024 interview with Harper's Bazaar, the Disney star opened up about her beau. She said, 'He's very similar to me. We just don't take life too seriously.' The post Miley Cyrus Keeping Boyfriend 'At Arm's Length' Amid Ex Divorce, 'Source' Claims appeared first on Reality Tea.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miley Cyrus' Relationship With Boyfriend at Risk Over Ex Divorce, ‘Source' Claims
' love life has always been a controversial topic among fans. Currently, the pop star is dating drummer Maxx Morando and is reportedly in love with him. However, a source told Radar Online that her failed marriage with Liam Hemsworth became the reason for keeping Morando 'at arm's length.' The report suggested that it has become an obstacle in their relationship. Miley Cyrus had a bittersweet relationship with ex-husband Liam Hemsworth. They got engaged twice and married in 2018. In less than a year, they parted ways in 2019 and finalized their divorce the following year. While it seemed Cyrus closed Hemsworth's chapter, her current boyfriend, Maxx Morando, reportedly thinks otherwise. According to Radar Online, the drummer would walk away from the relationship if the 'Flowers' singer continued to obsess over her ex-husband. Additionally, a source told the tabloid, 'He claims she's moved on, but that doesn't really measure up to the way she acts.' The insider further mentioned that the popstar reportedly 'gets upset' seeing Hemsworth and his girlfriend Gabriella Brooks' photos online. Moreover, Cyrus might be against the idea of marriage after her divorce. 'She's still so bitter about the divorce she can't even fathom the idea of getting married again. She says she's in love with Maxx, but in a lot of ways she keeps him at arm's length,' they added. According to the source, Morando had not yet proposed to the singer because she has allegedly not moved on. The drummer has seemingly 'had enough of taking a backseat' and is 'drawing a line' to matters related to Hemsworth. Cyrus and Morando met on a blind date in the summer of 2021. In a 2024 interview with Harper's Bazaar, the Disney star opened up about her beau. She said, 'He's very similar to me. We just don't take life too seriously.' Originally reported by Sushmita Sen on Reality Tea. The post Miley Cyrus' Relationship With Boyfriend at Risk Over Ex Divorce, 'Source' Claims appeared first on Mandatory.
