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WWI Began
Though the U.S. didn't officially enter the war until December 1917, World War I began 100 years ago today when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
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National Hot Dog Day
It's National Hot Dog Day! What are YOUR favorite toppings? #hotdog
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James Garner, well known for his roles in hit shows Maverick and Rockford File in a career spanning more than 5 decades, has died at 86. RIP. Garner received a Purple Heart in 1983. He was wounded in April 1951 while with U.S. forces in K... Read More
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Happy 94th Birthday to a great American, John Glenn. He is a retired United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United States senator. He was the first American to orbit the Earth and the fifth person in space, and has received a Co... Read More
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Who can name this classic American actor? He's listed as one of the greatest of all time after appearng in such films as "The Public Enemy" and "Angels with Dirty Faces". FYI, he was born on July 17, 1899.
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This American classic hit theaters 20 years ago today! Are you a fan of this flick?
Tags: Forest Gump, 1994, July 6
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Oh, Olivia! Happy 98th birthday to Olivia de Havilland, the last female surviving cast member of Gone With The Wind -- she played the saintly Melanie. Who's a fan of this American classic?
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The end of an era... On July 21, 2011, NASA's space shuttle program came to an end after 30 years as Atlantis landed at Cape Canaveral, Fl. Missions formerly carried out by the Space Shuttle are moving largely to the private sector. Did a... Read More
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July 23rd is National Hot Dog Day! What are your favorite toppings?
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Happy Birthday to President Gerald Ford, born on July 14, 1913. Did you know that he was actually born Leslie Lynch King Jr.? He was adopted by his step father and his name was changed that point.
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The United States motto, In God We Trust, was officially authorized on July 30, 1956.
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On this July 4th, let us thank and honor our military, our veterans, our fallen, and their families. Share this image, and comment with anyone and everyone you want remembered today.
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I want YOU to have a Happy 4th of July!
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Ever played this game? The U.S. Patent Office issued a patent for the game Twister on July 8, 1969.
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On July 24, 1870, the 1st trans-continental railroad, originally known as Pacific Railroad, U.S. rail service began. Hundreds of miles of the original line are still in service today. While the original rail has long since been replaced d... Read More
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LIKE if you had one of these! This iconic toy went on sale for this first time on July 12, 1960.
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Happy Birthday, America! 
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Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955! It's the only Disney park that was built under the direction of Walt Disney himself. Who's been?
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On July 28, 1929, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was born. The American first lady is often remembered as a fashion icon, known for her style, elegance, and grace.
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Walt Disney Studios classic cartoon, Steamboat Willie, was released on July 29, 1928. It's considered the debut of what other famous Disney character? Watch the original here: ... Read More
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A B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building on July 28, 1945 in freak accident caused by heavy fog. The plane crash killed 14 people (11 office workers and the three crewmen) plus injured 26 others. Amazingly, the structure of th... Read More
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On July 31, 2012, American Athlete Michael Phelps Won His Record 19th Gold Medal At The 2012 Olympic Games In London. Any Guesses For What The Final Gold Medal Winning Race Was?
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Happy 57th Birthday to Tom Hanks! Did you know that this 2-time Oscar winning actor also collaborated with director Steven Spielberg on Saving Private Ryan and the mini-series Band of Brothers? What's your favorite Tom Hanks movie? Bonus ... Read More
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Spam, the infamous "meat" in a can, was introduced into the market on July 5, 1937. Do you know where spam got its name? 
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Did you know...? On July 16, 1790, The District of Columbia was established as the seat of the U.S. government. Do you know what city was our capital before DC? Update: Philadelphia
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On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis, which had just delivered key components of the Hiroshima atomic bomb, was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. It was the greatest single loss of life at sea in the history of the United States Navy, ... Read More
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Who can name this classic beauty born on July 16, 1911? She starred in some 73 films, but was best known for her relationship with her dancing partner, both on screen and off. Update: Ginger Rogers
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Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time." -George W. Bush .Happy 67th Birthday to our former President!
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Who remembers this??On July 10 in 1985, the Coca-Cola Co. said it would resume selling its old Coca-Cola formula after the flop of "New" Coke. Did you try "New" Coke when it was out?
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Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tots, to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door! The American poet and writer of ... Read More
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While their official birthday isn't until November 10, the United States Marine Corps was established on July 11, 1798, when President John Adams signed "An Act for Establishing and Organizing a Marine Corps,". Semper Fi.
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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped off the Apollo 11 lunar module and onto the surface of the moon speaking his famous words "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind."
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Our Nation's Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776 and first read aloud to the public on July 8, 1776 by Col. John Nixon at Independence Square in Philadelphia.
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American cyclist Lance Armstrong retired on July 24, 2005 after winning his 7th straight Le Tour De France. The previous champion has been stripped of all of his titles. What do you think of his fall from grace?
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On July 27, 1996, a bomb exploded at Atlanta's Olympic Park, killing 1 and injuring 110.
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The Wall Street Journal was first published on July 8, 1889. Who still reads it today?
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Answer: This man was born on July 22, 1940 and was the Jeopardy! show host since 1984. What's the question?
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God Bless America. Happy birthday USA.
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Happy Birthday to our 6th President, John Quincy Adams, famous for his daily swim in the Potomac river in the nude.
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The dollar was unanimously chosen as the monetary unit for the United States on July 6, 1785. Anyone have a $2 bill? Do you save them or spend them?
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July 25th is National Carousel Day, celebrating the day in 1871 when Wilhelm Schneider of Davenport, Iowa patented this classic American amusement ride. When's the last time you rode on a Carousel?
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Happy 92nd Birthday to a great American John Glenn. He is a retired United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United States senator. He was the first American to orbit the Earth and the fifth person in space, and has received a Co... Read More
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The first female cadets entered West Point in 1976 (shown here at graduation in 1980). The academy is now comprised of 17% women! 
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Change your profile pic in celebration of the 4th! 1. Click on the photo, then click 'Tag Photo' to tag yourself in this photo. 2. Click 'Options' at the bottom of the photo. 3. Select 'Make Profile Picture for Page'.
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Congress authorized the Medal of Honor, the Nation's highest honor, on July 12 in 1862. Since then it has been awarded to 3,461 persons with 19 men receiving it twice. We are so thankful for the service of these incredibly brave soldiers.... Read More
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Today is ParentsDay! All parents deserve to be honored today, particularly those who sacrifice for ALL of our children! This USMarine pictured below bids farewell to his daughter before departing for Afghanistan earlier this month. Stay s... Read More
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Who remembers this gold medal winning figure skater from the 1776 Olympics? Happy Birthday to Dorothy Hamill, born on July 26, 1956.
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The first Olympic games to be held in the United States opened in St. Louis on July 1, 1904! When the U.S. makes a bid for the 2024 Olympics, it will have been 28 years since the Atlanta games. Question of the Day: What other U.S. cities ... Read More
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On July 13, 1923, a sign made of 50-foot-tall letters was dedicated in CA. It originally had 4 additional letters that were later removed in 1949. Who knows what they were? Update: The original sign said Hollywoodland
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