Uncategorized August 4, 2020 – Coast Guard Day 2020-08-042025-06-12 On August 4, 2020, the flag of the United States flew to commemorate the founding of the United States Revenue Cutter Service in 1788. Flag of the United States
Uncategorized August 3, 2020 – Japan 2020-08-032020-10-03 Today, the flag of Japan flies at the request of my wife!
Uncategorized August 2, 2020 – Splashdown 2020-08-02 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.…
Uncategorized July 30, 2020 – Lā Hae Hawaiʻi 2020-07-312025-06-12 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…
Uncategorized July 30, 2020 – Virginia General Assembly 2020-07-30 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,…
Uncategorized July 29, 2020 – Signing of the National Aeronautics and Space Act 2020-07-292020-07-29 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.…
Uncategorized July 28, 2020 – Ratification of the 14th Amendment 2020-07-28 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…
Uncategorized July 27, 2020 – Puerto Rico Constitution Day 2020-07-27 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…
Uncategorized July 26, 2020 – Desegregation of the United States Military 2020-07-262020-09-06 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…
Uncategorized July 26, 2020 – Desegregation of the United States Military 2020-07-26 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…
