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A Brief History of the Commodore Perry Battle Flag
DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP The unexpected Captain Lawrence Captain James Lawrence (pictured top, right) never expected to be an officer in the United States Navy. In fact, he studied...
A Brief History of the Commodore Perry Battle Flag
DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP The unexpected Captain Lawrence Captain James Lawrence (pictured top, right) never expected to be an officer in the United States Navy. In fact, he studied...

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...

Celebrate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 20, 2025. We commemorate this day to honor Dr. King, who was the most visible and prominent spokesperson for nonviolent activism during...
Celebrate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 20, 2025. We commemorate this day to honor Dr. King, who was the most visible and prominent spokesperson for nonviolent activism during...

A Brief History of the Washington Cruisers Flag
AKA, The Pine Tree Flag AKA, The "An Appeal to Heaven" Flag The Washington Cruisers flag, also known as the "An Appeal to Heaven" or Pine Tree flag, earned its...
A Brief History of the Washington Cruisers Flag
AKA, The Pine Tree Flag AKA, The "An Appeal to Heaven" Flag The Washington Cruisers flag, also known as the "An Appeal to Heaven" or Pine Tree flag, earned its...

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...

Ratification Day — the Treaty of Paris, 1783
Ratification Day in the United States commemorates one of more than four dozen Treaties of Paris since the 13th century. What sets this one apart from the others is that...
Ratification Day — the Treaty of Paris, 1783
Ratification Day in the United States commemorates one of more than four dozen Treaties of Paris since the 13th century. What sets this one apart from the others is that...
