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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 vets

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Clipart - 4th of July Flag

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The Easter Bunny visits soldiers and their families!

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The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war. - James Madison

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The U.S. purchased Alaska on March 30, 1867 for $7.2 million (or 2c per acre). Here's a pic of the original check used for the purchase! Who remembers what the sale was nicknamed?

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On February 19th, 1945, U.S. Marines landed in Iwo Jima and began their month-long battle to overtake the island during WWII.

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On October 31, 2011 the world population reached 7 BILLION people! Any guesses what we're up to now?

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Share This If You’re Flying Your Flag Today!

Are you flying your flag today?

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On June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City. “Give me your tired, your poor/Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,” was placed at the base years later. These famous words are symbolic of America’s vision ... Read More

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Happy Birthday to American John Harvey Kellogg, born February 26, 1852, inventor of the dry breakfast cereal! We think he's GR-R-REAT!! What's YOUR favorite cereal?

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Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases. - John Adams

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People forget... that we structured it so that the government, or the people, would be repaid with a really good rate of return. And as it turns out, that aspect of TARP, that's what happened. - George W. Bush

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There's no doubt that usually a president's public image is enhanced by going to war. That never did appeal to me. - Jimmy Carter

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On April 10, 1925, "The Great Gatsby" by American author, F. Scott Fitzgerald was published. Who's read it?

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Happy New Year from the #USNavy ! #newyear #2015

Right now, the United States is busy readying for the ringing in of the New Year. We are free do so, in large part, because at the same time more than 100 U.S. Navy ships and more than 47,000 U.S. Navy Sailors are deployed around the worl... Read More

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Who's a fan of this singer? Have you heard his song If you're reading this which is the story of a soldier that has passed on, and his wishes on how he'd like to be remembered, and where he'd like to be buried? If you haven't, listen he... Read More

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Today is National Chip & Dip day! What's your fave chip & dip combo? Got any great recipes to share?

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Who knows this famous American model? Shes adorned hundreds of magazine covers and her successful modeling career turned her into an international celebrity. FYI, She turns 47 today!

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U.S. Army Spc. Ahren Blake, from Clinton, Iowa, holds two puppies he found at an observation post. #NationalPuppyDay... Read More

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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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When I was president, I announced and I still maintain that I can live with Roe v. Wade. I did everything I possibly could as president under that ruling, which I don't think ought to be changed, to minimize the need for abortions. I thin... Read More

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Today we honor the more than 1.1 million U.S. soldiers that have given their lives serving our great nation. They, and their families, sacrificed so that the rest of us have our freedom. Our deepest gratitude and thank you's will never be... Read More

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Only a liberal senator from Massachusetts would say that a 49 percent increase in funding for education was not enough. - George W. Bush

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He reminds me of the man who murdered both his parents, and then when sentence was about to be pronounced pleaded for mercy on the grounds that he was an orphan - Abraham Lincoln

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Happy Birthday Maureen McCormick, aka Marcia Brady!

Marcia, marcia, marcia! Who's a fan?? Happy Birthday to Maureen McCormick, aka Marcia Brady, born August 5, 1956!

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Last week, Marines line up to construct the battle cross in front of each picture of their deceased brothers in arms, who died in a training accident in Nevada last month. We have such respect and gratitude for those that are laying their... Read More

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Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better. - Harry S. Truman

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Ford Motor Company sold the 1st Model A car 100 years ago today on July 23, 1905! Have you driven a Ford lately?

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Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA - Est. 1864 (Photo 58)

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Meet the Boston Americans, who later became the Boston Red Sox The American League officially declared itself a major league on January 28, 1901. At that time there were only 8 teams: - Baltimore Orioles (became New York Highlanders i... Read More

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American assault troops at Omaha Beach

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How often we fail to realize our good fortune in living in a country where happiness is more than a lack of tragedy. - Paul Sweeney

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17 years ago today, the USA Women's Gymnastics team made history with their first Team Gold Medal ever at the Atlanta Olympics! Does anyone remember the name given to this team of 7?

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On September 11 2001, America felt its vulnerability even to threats that gather on the other side of the Earth. We resolved then, and we are resolved today, to confront every threat from any source that could bring sudden terror and suff... Read More

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Happy 80th Birthday, Donald Duck! Donald's birthday is celebrated as June 9, 1934, when he first appeared in The Silly Symphony's 'The Wise Little Hen'. Watch his first ever cartoon here: ... Read More

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We've protected thousands of people in Libya; we have not seen a single U.S. casualty; there's no risks of additional escalation. This operation is limited in time and in scope. - Barack Obama

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May the 4th Be With You! Who's a Star Wars fan out there??

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There's no doubt that the Christian right has gone to bed with the more conservative elements of the republican. And there's been a melding in their goals when it comes to the separation of church and state. I've always believed in the se... Read More

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Did you know...? On this day in 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed H.R. 1337, which ultimately made homebrewing legal on a federal level in the U.S. However, homebrewing wasn't legal in all 50 states until July 1, 2013 when Mississippi b... Read More

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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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War contains so much folly, as well as wickedness, that much is to be hoped from the progress of reason. - 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 vets

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