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On February 25, 1919, Oregon became the 1st state to tax gasoline (1c/ gallon) The average gas tax as of Jan 2013 is 48.8c/gallon with 30.4c of that being state & local taxes.

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Clipart - In memory of those who los their lives and loved ones on September 11, 2001

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Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?!! Superbowl XLVII - Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ers Let's take a vote - Who do YOU think will win??

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The last #Peanuts comic strip was published on February 13, 2000. #CharlesMSchultz #OnThisDay

The last peanuts comic strip was published 15 years ago today (Feb 13, 2000). Did you know that creator Charles M. Schultz passed away the night before his last strip, which announced his retirement, was published? #OnThisDay

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Nixon is a shifty-eyed goddamn liar. . . . .He's one of the few in the history of this country to run for high office talking out of both sides of his mouth at the same time and lying out of both sides - Harry S. Truman

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Mary Had A Little Lamb was published on May 24, 1830. LIKE if you're now humming the tune!

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My family, frankly, they weren't folks who went to church every week. My mother was one of the most spiritual people I knew but she didn't raise me in the church, so I came to my Christian faith later in life and it was because the precep... Read More

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I saw courage both in the Vietnam War and in the struggle to stop it. I learned that patriotism includes protest, not just military service. - John F. Kerry

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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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Don't forget what I discovered that over ninety percent of all national deficits from 1921 to 1939 were caused by payments for past, present, and future wars. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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A Blackhawk helicopter ready to launch -- protecting us day and night.

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No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country. - George S. Patton

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Did you know that we once had a 20 cent coin? Has anyone ever seen one? The U.S stopped minting them on May 2, 1878.

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Pro football player Pat Tillman, who traded in a multi-million dollar contract to serve as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan, was killed by friendly fire on April 22, 2004.R.I.P. Corporal! There's not many who would do what you did and for th... Read More

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If our country is worth dying for in time of war let us resolve that it is truly worth living for in time of peace. - Hamilton Fish

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Army medics treat an Iraqi woman's sick baby during a joint U.S. - Iraqi medical operation in Sadr City. Aren't our soldiers amazing?!?!

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On October 25, 1955, Tappan Stove Company sold the first domestic microwave oven. Question of the day... how much do you think it cost?

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Did you know...? On March 1, 1752, Benjamin Franklin flew a kite for the first time to demonstrating that lightning was a form of electricity.

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Fly your flags all week -- Flag day is THIS Friday, June 14!! If you need a new flag, we've found some great ones made right here in the USA (you'd be shocked how many are not!): http://amzn.to/12dSepE

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Grief and tragedy and hatred are only for a time. Goodness, remembrance and love have no end. - George W. Bush

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83 years ago today, Babe Ruth signed a 2-year contract for $160,000 with the New York Yankees. At the time, NY General Manager Ed Barrow predicted No one will ever be paid more than Ruth. Do you know who the highest paid player is now a... Read More

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I am acutely aware that you have not elected me as your President by your ballots, so I ask you to confirm me with your prayers. - Gerald R. Ford

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The holidays have arrived at Arlington National Cemetery

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Can you name this #TeamUSA gymnast; star of the 1984 Summer Games? Today (1/24) is her #Birthday!

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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I had faith in Israel before it was established, I have in it now. I believe it has a glorious future before it - not just another sovereign nation, but as an embodiment of the great ideals of our civilization. - Harry S. Truman

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U.S. Army Soldiers and Afghan Border Police hike from their landing zone to an observation point along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

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The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it. - Thomas Jefferson

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It was on this day in history, April 15 1912, that the Titanic sunk, killing 1514 people, including 119 Americans. There were also 710 survivors. Do you know the intended final destination for Titanic's fateful voyage?

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Fascinating interview w/Navy Vet Lonnie Cook, 94, one of the last remaining #USSArizona survivors.

This is Lonnie Cook, 94, one of only nine USS Arizona survivors still living. “I was on the ladder going up when it blew up. It knocked all the lights out and it knocked a lot of things loose, projectiles loose.” - Navy Veteran Lon... Read More

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Happy 40th birthday (born March 24, 1976) to one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, Peyton Manning!

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Happy Tax Day! Check out all the tax day freebies here: http://onforb.es/1H62gvB #taxday #april15

Happy Tax Day! ;) It's not all bad though. Check out all the tax day freebies you can get: http://onforb.es/1H62gvB #taxday #april15

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Breaking news:Has Jeb Bush's Facebook account been compromised? His page suddenly claims he is running for President in 2016 with Marco Rubio as running mate! Do you think it's for real or has he been hacked? https://www.facebook.com/jeb.... Read More

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The Naval Act was passed by the United States Congress on March 27, 1794 and established the first naval force of the United States of America, which eventually became the present-day United States Navy. We love our Navy men & women! ... Read More

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The music industry's actions at the time of 9/11 and since have been actions driven by patriotism in most instances, and greed and stupidity to a lesser degree. Sounds like real life doesn't it? - Ronnie James Dio

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No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare. - James Madison

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Today is V-E (Victory in Europe) Day! It marks the day in 1945 (May 8) when the Germany surrendered, ending Hitler's reign and the war in Europe. U.S. MP's are seen here reading about the German surrender. Thank you to all of our WWII vet... Read More

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On June 27 in 1985, the famed Route 66, which ran from Chicago to L.A., was closed. Who's been on route 66?

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We'll leave you tonight with this photo from the Normandy American Cemetery, a cemetery and memorial in Normandy, France, that honors American soldiers who died in Europe during World War II. We are so grateful for every soldier that foug... Read More

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Clipart - U.S. Troops raise the flag - we will always rise again

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Photobomb, presidential style!

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The fallen in Chattanooga. Thank you for your service to our country. May you RIP. #ChattanoogaStrong

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On February 25, 1919, Oregon became the 1st state to tax gasoline (1c/ gallon) The average gas tax as of Jan 2013 is 48.8c/gallon with 30.4c of that being state & local taxes.

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