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U.S. Inaugural Traditions

U.S. Inaugural Traditions

Presidential inaugurations in the United States mark the peaceful transfer of power, a cornerstone of American democracy. The tradition began with George Washington's first inauguration on April 30, 1789, in...

U.S. Inaugural Traditions

Presidential inaugurations in the United States mark the peaceful transfer of power, a cornerstone of American democracy. The tradition began with George Washington's first inauguration on April 30, 1789, in...

The Flag Act of 1794 — The Official U.S. Flag

The Flag Act of 1794 — The Official U.S. Flag

The Flag Act of 1794 is the first time we saw significant changes to the design of the national flag of the United States due to the admission of new...

The Flag Act of 1794 — The Official U.S. Flag

The Flag Act of 1794 is the first time we saw significant changes to the design of the national flag of the United States due to the admission of new...

Roosevelt's Four Freedoms

Roosevelt's Four Freedoms

On January 6, 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt presented the Four Freedoms to Congress in his State of the Union address. The Four Freedoms speech served as a catalyst, shaping the...

Roosevelt's Four Freedoms

On January 6, 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt presented the Four Freedoms to Congress in his State of the Union address. The Four Freedoms speech served as a catalyst, shaping the...

Happy Birthday, United States Space Force

Happy Birthday, United States Space Force

On December 20 each year, we celebrate the 2019 founding of the United States Space Force... Though U. S. military forays into space began immediately following WWII (circa 1945) with...

Happy Birthday, United States Space Force

On December 20 each year, we celebrate the 2019 founding of the United States Space Force... Though U. S. military forays into space began immediately following WWII (circa 1945) with...

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America is an annual event that takes place during December in locations across the United States. In 2025, Wreaths Across America will take place on Saturday, December 13....

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America is an annual event that takes place during December in locations across the United States. In 2025, Wreaths Across America will take place on Saturday, December 13....

Happy Birthday U.S. National Guard

Happy Birthday U.S. National Guard

The first militia regiments in North America organized in Massachusetts on December 13, 1636. In the time since, the United States National Guard (Army and Air Force) has become a...

Happy Birthday U.S. National Guard

The first militia regiments in North America organized in Massachusetts on December 13, 1636. In the time since, the United States National Guard (Army and Air Force) has become a...