June 14th is set aside for National Flag Day. It was established by President Woodrow Wilson on May 30, 1916. It was signed as an Act of Congress on August 3, 1949 by Harry Truman. “On Flag Day and during National Flag Week, we celebrate and honor our Nation’s lasting emblem, our great American Flag … Continue reading National Flag Day
Category: Honor
Remember Armistice Day?
I was born into a family of veterans. I am a (Navy) veteran. I am the daughter of a disabled Navy WWII, Korean War veteran (and Vietnam era) father and my mother is a peacetime (Navy) veteran (between Korea and Vietnam). I have 20 years combined federal service (16 of which I worked for the … Continue reading Remember Armistice Day?
National Wreaths Across America Day
Remembering December 15, 2018: Did you know about National Wreaths Across America? Wreaths Across America’s mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 1,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. Wreaths Across America’s goal: Remember … Continue reading National Wreaths Across America Day
Memorial Day
The history of Memorial Day... Setting aside the historically different claims as to where the first Memorial Day took place and the day it started, the foundation of Memorial Day was to remember those that lost their lives in battle after the Civil War. Originally referred to as Decoration Day, the timing for Memorial Day … Continue reading Memorial Day
Military History: January 9th, 1945
Did you know that on January 9th, 1945, General Douglas MacArthur and the American 6th Fleet landed at the Lingayen Gulf of Luzon, greeted by cheering Filipinos, marking another key step in the capture of the Philippine Islands. This was made possible following the fall of Leyte Island after 67 days of intense fighting and … Continue reading Military History: January 9th, 1945