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August 2, 2020 – Splashdown

Today , at just before Noon Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after spending just over two months on the International Space Station.…

July 30, 2020 – Lā Hae Hawaiʻi

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Today, the flag of Hawaii flies in recognition of Lā Hae Hawaiʻi, also known as Hawaiian Flag Day. According to the State of Hawaii Office of Hawaiian Affairs, “On July…

July 30, 2020 – Virginia General Assembly

Today, the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia flies in recognition of the founding of the Virginia General Assembly on July 30, 1619 in Jamestown. This legislative body calls itself,…

July 29, 2020 – Signing of the National Aeronautics and Space Act

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On July 29, 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act into law. This legislation created NASA, which formally came into being on October 1, 1958.…

July 28, 2020 – Ratification of the 14th Amendment

On July 28, 1868 Secretary of State William H. Seward proclaimed the official adoption of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. This amendment, arguably one of the most consequential amendments…

July 27, 2020 – Puerto Rico Constitution Day

Today, the flag of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico flies, in recognition of Puerto Rico’s Constitution Day, which was July 25th. Constitution Day recognizes the formal establishment of the Commonwealth…

July 26, 2020 – Desegregation of the United States Military

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On July 26, 1948, President Truman signed Executive Order #9981, which ordered the desegregation of the United States military. The task would not be totally accomplished until 1954, but this…

July 26, 2020 – Desegregation of the United States Military

On July 26, 1948, President Truman signed Executive Order #9981, which ordered the desegregation of the United States military. The task would not be totally accomplished until 1954, but this…

July 24, 2020 – Opening Day 2020

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Today is opening day for the Oakland A’s in the abbreviated 2020 MLB season. Go A’s!

July 19, 2020 – Belgium

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Today, the flag of Kingdom of Belgium flies. It flies today in advance of Belgian Independence Day, which is celebrated annually on July 21st. For those who are fans of…