Friday April 22, 2022 is Earth Day. If there was ever a day to get outside and enjoy the beauty of our planet, today is the day. Spring is upon us and there are endless ways to celebrate. Earthday.org reminds us to “Invest in Our Planet” - the slogan for Earth Day this year. History of the Day The idea for Earth Day was born in 1969. U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson witnessed the … [Read more...]
Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth’s Home Run Record
On This Day In U.S. Sports History: On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record. Since this day, the magic number to beat remains 715. Babe Ruth reached 714 home runs in 8,399 at bats. However, it only took Hank Aaron 11,295. Hammerin' Hank Henry Louis Aaron Jr. was born in Mobile, Alabama, on February 5, 1934. Amazingly, he made his Major League debut in 1954, … [Read more...]
United States Acquires Alaska
Today in U.S. history: On March 30, 1867 the United States acquired Alaska from Russia. The 586,412 square miles worth of land cost the U.S. $7.2 million. The Alaska purchase marked the end of Russian efforts to expand trade and settlements to the Pacific coast of North America. Further, this allowed the U.S. to rise as a great power in the Asia-Pacific region. History Beginning in … [Read more...]
National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2022
The final U.S. combat troops left Vietnam on March 29, 1973 and the U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was officially disestablished. Suitably, the designation of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 began in 2017 when President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017. Prior to the Recognition Act of 2017, in 2012 the U.S. began a 13-year … [Read more...]
National Supreme Sacrifice Day
This Week In American History: March 18th is National Supreme Sacrifice Day. It is a day observed annually. A day of commemoration, it honors those who sacrificed their lives for the sake and good of others. The Day’s Origin Frequently, soldiers who served and perished in war are the ones who first come to mind when picturing heroes. However, hero celebrations originally began in … [Read more...]
Freedom of Information Day
Freedom of Information Day - FOID March 16th is Freedom of Information Day. Congress passed the Freedom of Information Act in 1967. Promoting the idea that “a well-informed citizenry can take part in the important decisions that set the present and future course of the Nation.” Additionally, President James Madison was born March 16th, 1751. Therefore, government officials chose this … [Read more...]
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