Stephen John Macko, B.A., a composer/author, wrote this book to be in conjunction with his Symphony No. 1 "The Cultural Symphony". This author hopes to inspire and entertain readers of this book with the heritage found in the lives of the people he grew and learned with, while living in the United States of America. Ever since the beginning of the United States of America, the people of this land have heritage and culture that is important to the daily lives of every one of its citizens and military members. This book is an attempt to show the heritage of lands that create an adventure of culture. God bless all. Stephen J. Macko