Memorial Day Rememberances

Memorial Day Rememberances

Posted by on May 22, 2015 in Current Events, United States | No Comments

Monuments and memorials tie us to our past and teach us lessons for the future. Official memorials must be pre-approved by an act of Congress. There are 29 official national monuments located throughout the United States, and they are owned and managed by the National Park Service. Fourteen of them are in our nation’s capital, […]

Stuff YOU Should Know

Stuff YOU Should Know

Posted by on Sep 2, 2014 in Stuff You Should Know | No Comments

Workingman’s Holiday For many of us, the upcoming Labor Day means “last blast of summer” before returning to school (or a gentle reminder of summer if you’ve already started back). But how many of you know the origins of this holiday? There are conflicting reports over its earliest incarnations, but most agree on the year. […]

National Holidays Around the World

Posted by on Jul 4, 2013 in Government, Top Stories, United States, World | No Comments

How do you celebrate July 4th? You might display the Stars and Stripes on your front porch, or dress in red, white, and blue. You might march in a parade, attend a family picnic, or watch a spectacular fireworks display. People in other countries also celebrate important national holidays. Visit the Fourth of July topic […]

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