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Fourth of July Fun Facts

Fourth of July Fun Facts

The Fourth of July is fast approaching, and celebration plans are underway to include patriotic decoration, fireworks, concerts, barbecues, parades and of course - our very own Old Glory! Here...

Fourth of July Fun Facts

The Fourth of July is fast approaching, and celebration plans are underway to include patriotic decoration, fireworks, concerts, barbecues, parades and of course - our very own Old Glory! Here...

Independence Day and the Evolution of Fireworks!

Independence Day and the Evolution of Fireworks!

In 1776, John Adams wrote the following passage about the signing of the Declaration of Independence in a letter to his wife: This day will be most memorable in the...

Independence Day and the Evolution of Fireworks!

In 1776, John Adams wrote the following passage about the signing of the Declaration of Independence in a letter to his wife: This day will be most memorable in the...

United States Flag Design Protocol — the 1912 Update

United States Flag Design Protocol — the 1912 U...

Prior to 1912, the design of the United States flag was pretty much whatever interpretation left the sewing machine. Luckily, President William Howard Taft laid down some ground rules with...

United States Flag Design Protocol — the 1912 U...

Prior to 1912, the design of the United States flag was pretty much whatever interpretation left the sewing machine. Luckily, President William Howard Taft laid down some ground rules with...

American Eagle Day

American Eagle Day

American Eagle Day is June 20 On June 20, 1782, the Bald Eagle was added to the Great Seal of the United States. It is depicted holding an olive branch...

American Eagle Day

American Eagle Day is June 20 On June 20, 1782, the Bald Eagle was added to the Great Seal of the United States. It is depicted holding an olive branch...

Juneteenth National Independence Day is June 19

Juneteenth National Independence Day is June 19

A Slow Process... In 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day was established as the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was adopted in 1983. The end of...

Juneteenth National Independence Day is June 19

A Slow Process... In 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day was established as the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was adopted in 1983. The end of...

Fathers Day in America

Fathers Day in America

Father’s Day is June 16, 2024. By now, we think of Fathers Day as a sort of American pastime. While Fathers Day is a time for us to demonstrate our...

Fathers Day in America

Father’s Day is June 16, 2024. By now, we think of Fathers Day as a sort of American pastime. While Fathers Day is a time for us to demonstrate our...