Today is Uncle Sam’s Birthday…well…sort of. Today is the anniversary of the date (September 3, 1813) that the term “Uncle Sam” was first used as a nickname for the United States Government in the media – the Troy Post. At this point image we envision as being Uncle Sam had not yet been established – that didn’t happen until 1917!
The term “Uncle Sam” was already in use verbally, since it was coined by the US soldiers during the war of 1812.
Uncle Sam evolved from Samuel Wilson, born September 13, 1766, who lived in Troy, NY. Learn the story of how Samuel Wilson became Uncle Sam at Uncle Sam: An American National Symbol.
Today is Flag Day In The USA!!!!
Flag Day may be overlooked in some parts of the country, but where I live – the home place of Uncle Sam, and the town that hosts the country’s largest Flag Day parade – it’s a big thing!
(Flag Day photo by lindsayshaver used by permission CC 2.0)
On June 6, 1944, D-Day the Allied forces landed on Normandy changing the course of the war. Today, we remember the lives lost in that battle, and the bravery of the men who fought in it.
Visit D-Day Beaches in Normandy by janices7
The Old Time Radio Flier 39 “COMPLETE BROADCAST OF D-DAY 1944″ by TheWhistler
Photo by america_1776@verizon.net used by permission CC 2.0
Today is Memorial Day, a day for people to honor veterans, heroes, and loved ones who have gone on before them. This is celebrated in many different ways, but one of the most popular is to go to, or march in, a parade.
So, for today, from windygig we have Memorial Day Parades.
May27
First of all, let me whole heatedly apologize for the lack of posts for the past month. Sorry.
Moving onward from here….
I couldn’t let the month end without giving the Military some love.
May Is Military Appreciation Month
This page, by boutiqueshops has been nominated for a Summer Sunshine Award that could win $99 for Soldiers’ Angels. Email sunshine@squidoo.com to vote for it (be sure to include the URL).
Abraham Lincoln was born 201 years ago, on February 12, 1809.
Abraham Lincoln Birthday Celebration by seegreen
Quiz: Howe Well do You Know Honest Abe? by ebsouth
While many like to argue what exactly he did, and why exactly he did it (Abraham Lincoln: Liar, Racist, Tyrant), no one can argue the fact that he put into action a series of events that have changed America profoundly.
Feb9
Sixty years ago today, on February 9, 1950, Senator Joe McCarthy began his anti-red campaign which led to thousands of people being labeled as anti-American Communist traitors through a series of finger pointing.
This modern day witch-hunt inspired Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible.
The Crucible Study Guide – Essay, Characters, Quotes & Novel Analysis by SammySpam
Also, did you know that mukunda22’s mother was labeled a Communist during this era? 25 Things About Kate
Jan16
Today is Religious Freedom Day. Today we celebrate the American right to freedom of religion and freedom of speech in respect to our beliefs.
Freedom of religion in public schools is often an issue of confusion. Can students pray in school? Read the Bible? Wear religious t-shirts? Can they leave class to pray? They they write school papers on faith related issues?
In short: Yes. Learn more at Religious Freedom in Schools by PastorKay
On December 7, 1941, The United States of America was attacked, on its own soil by the Japanese. Hawaii was attacked by 353 airplanes by surprise in the early morning. 2,402 were killed and another 1,282 wounded. It marked USA’s entrance into WWII.
Sadly, I could not find a squidoo lens worthy of the day. If you have one, please submit it in the comments.
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Today we honor our military veterans for the sacrifices they have made for our country. We thank each and every soldier for the contributions they have made toward our society.
Veterans of War by Tipi
American Veterans Traveling Wall by Lori_Lee-Ray
(photo by chinaice90)
