On July 8, 1776, the Liberty Bell rang forth from Independence Hall tower in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On that day it summoned all Philadelphia's citizens to hear Colonel John Nixon give the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The Bell’s History In 1751, The Pennsylvania Assembly ordered the construction of The Liberty Bell to commemorate the 50-year … [Read more...]
Celebrate Freedom
On July 4th, 1776 the Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence. Thus, the day is remembered as the true start of America’s independence from Britain. The day has been set aside to celebrate freedom since this momentous day. In 1870 the U.S. Congress made July 4th a federal holiday. Independence Day History Although the Continental Congress voted for … [Read more...]
The Whittier, Alaska Fire of 1953
On June 17, 1953 a fire broke out on the military port of Whittier, Alaska. In under four hours the fire destroyed three warehouses, a 1,200 foot wharf, and a large amount of supplies. The cost ended up being $20 million – the costliest fire in Alaska to date. General Buckner Builds Whittier Whittier, Alaska was the brainchild of Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr., the American general in … [Read more...]
1944 D-Day
On This Day On this day in 1944 Ally troops landed on the beach in Normandy, France. Soldiers from the United States, Britain and Canada stretched for 50 miles along the beaches. The D-Day Allied invasion was at the time “…one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history.” As well as “…the largest use of airborne troops up to that time.” The planning and execution required … [Read more...]
Love Conquers All Day
Love Conquers All Day is annually celebrated on June 3rd. It is a day to cherish loved ones. It is also a day to express gratitude and love to those who matter most. The Day’s History The ancient Greek philosophers identified eight different forms of love. There is familial (storge) love – a natural form of affection experienced amongst family members. Friendly (philia) love or … [Read more...]
Stand for Children Day
Annually on June 1, Stand for Children Day is celebrated. Thousands of Americans raise awareness about the issues that children face every day. Some of these problems are education, childcare, health care and discrimination. Over the years, one major problem has been brought to the forefront. The problem is whether public schools are receiving proper funds and having educated teachers … [Read more...]
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