January

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Happy National Popcorn Day! Can you name the U.S. state that produces more popcorn than anywhere else in the world? #NationalPopcornDay Update: It's Nebraska! Read more interesting popcorn facts here.... Read More
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Today in 1911 (January 8, 1911) Eugene B. Ely lands on the deck of the USS Pennsylvania stationed in San Francisco Bay, the first time an aircraft lands on a ship.
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Happy 70th Birthday Tom Selleck!! What is your favorite Tom Selleck role?
Tags: Tom Selleck, Actors, January 29
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Happy Birthday, Mary Lou Retton, born January 24, 1968! Did you watch the #Olympics that year? Mary Lou Retton was the first female American gymnast to win a gold medal for All-Around in the gymnastics competition.
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Happy Birthday to NASA Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, born January 20, 1930! This photo was taken by Neil Armstrong, during a landing mission with the Apollo 11 in 1969.
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Janis rose to popularity in the 60's with songs like: Piece of My Heart Mercedes Benz Me and Bobby McGee She is number 46 on Billboard's list of The 100 Greatest Artist of All Time 2004. Some other #LittleKnown facts about Jani... Read More
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#OnThisDay The man behind #WinnieThePooh was born! Can you name his creator?
Tags: Authors, A.A. Milne, January
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The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes, is ratified on this day in 1919 and becomes the law of the land. Americans were concerne... Read More
Tags: US History, Prohibition, U.S. Constitution
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Happy 70th anniversary to former President George H.W. Bush and wife Barbara! How incredible and inspiring! According to a tweet from Bush today, Seventy years ago this very day, Barbara Pierce of Rye, NY made me the happiest, and luc... Read More
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Donna Douglas, who starred in "The Beverly Hillbillies" as tomboy Elly May Clampett, has died at the age of 82. Who was a fan of this hit 60's show?
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LIKE if you remember this great American journalist/writer. Born Jan 14 1919.
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On this day in history (January 16, 1920) the 18th Amendment went into effect - PROHIBITION! No more alcohol until 1933 Well, not legally anyway... anyone for moonshine? Click LIKE to DISLIKE this Amendment!!!
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Did you know that today is National Peanut Butter Day? What's your favorite peanut butter snack?
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152 years ago today on Jan 9, 1861, according to many historians the first shots of the civil war were fired during the “Star of the West” incident near Charleston, SC. Do you know how long the civil war lasted? Like if you Love Americ... Read More
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Today is 100 years since Richard Nixon was born, Jan 9 1913. He was our 37th President and most known for his part in the Watergate scandal. Question of the day: He was also the only U.S. President to do what? Like if you Love America to ... Read More
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One of the most controversial topics in American history, on January 22, 1973, the United States Supreme Court handed down its Roe vs. Wade decision, legalizing a woman's right to choose abortion.
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Headquarters to the United States Department of Defense, world's largest office building, and a symbol of the U.S. military, The Pentagon was dedicated on January 15, 1943. Did you know the original groundbreaking was on September 11, 194... Read More
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Who remembers this classic American sitcom?! The very first episode premiered on January 12, 1971
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BREAKING NEWS 01/23/13: The U.S. Secretary of Defense is lifting a ban and for the first time in U.S. history, women in combat will be allowed to fight on the front lines. Can we get 100 likes on this news to show our support to the women... Read More
Tags: Front Lines, Women, 2013
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Pauline Phillips, better known as advice columnist Dear Abby (founded in 1956) passed away on Wednesday at age 94. She brought advice and comfort to many people, and will be missed. Visit her site at http://www.DearAbby.com/ Picture of ... Read More
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Join us in giving a SALUTE to the entire crew of the U.S. Space Shuttle Challenger. It was this day in American history (January 28, 1986) when Challenger exploded during flight, killing all 7 astronauts. Watch the fateful event here: ht... Read More
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Inauguration day! On this day (Jan 20 2009), President Barack Obama gave his inaugural address and became the first ever black President of the United States of America. View his speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjnygQ02aW4 Li... Read More
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Float like a butterfly, Sting Like a bee, Happy birthday, To Mohammad Ali!
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William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States was born on January 29, 1843. McKinley ran for two terms (1897-1901) and as you can see in this campaign poster, his second term VP was Theodore Roosevelt who of course became the ... Read More
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In 1959, President Eisenhower signed a proclamation admitting Alaska as the 49th state. Who can name this famous Alaskan peak? 
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Did you know... on Jan 8 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law the No Child Left Behind Act. What do you feel are the positive and negative aspects of the Act?
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Did you know... on Jan 8, 1935, the US National Debt was $0, for the only time in our history. Today it's $16,000,000,000,000, or $52,347.86 for each citizen... LIKE & SHARE if you think we need to solve the debt crisis!
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Did you know... on Jan 8,1867, African American men were finally granted the right to vote in Washington, D.C.!! LIKE & SHARE to show your support for civil rights!
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Today marks the 10 year anniversary since The U.S. Department of Homeland Security began operations, on January 14th 2003. The attached Advisory System Alert Chart was phased out in 2011 for a new 2 level alert system but hopefully we n... Read More
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Today is National Cheese Lover's Day! We love grilled cheese sandwiches! What's your favorite food with cheese?
Tags: National Cheese Lovers Day, January, January 20
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FACT: This is the actual cartoon where a donkey was used for the first time to represent the Democratic party! It was published in Harper's Weekly on January 15th 1870.Like if you Love America to get more patriotic posts!
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Happy 49th birthday to our First Lady, Michelle Obama. We appreciate you!
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THANK YOU to the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard for patrolling and protecting our coasts! Did you know, the United States Coast Guard was established on January 28, 1915 as a branch of the U.S. armed forces, although the root... Read More
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Click LIKE if you agree that Captain Sullenberger is an American hero! On January 15, 2009, he safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 into the Hudson river after hitting birds during take off. EVERYONE SURVIVED!! Like if you Love America to... Read More
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The first ever superbowl was played on January 15, 1967, where the Packers beat the Chiefs 35–10. LIKE this post if you'll be watching this year, and tell us who you think will be playing! Like if you Love America to get more patriotic p... Read More
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LIKE to pledge LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL! On this day, January 31, 1865, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Thirteenth Amendment which ABOLISHED SLAVERY!
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Happy birthday to a great American icon, George Foreman! Born in Marshall Texas on Jan 10 1949, the gentle giant won a gold medal for America in the 1968 Olympics, and knocked out Joe Frazier in 1973 to become World Heavyweight Champion! ... Read More
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This day in history... On Jan. 30, 1882, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born, and 51 years later became the 32nd President of the United States. Sorry, we didn't have his baby photo.
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