Today, we joyfully celebrate the 108th anniversary of President Woodrow Wilson's proclamation of Flag Day as a national holiday. It's amazing to think that the tradition of honoring Flag Day has roots dating all the way back to 1777. #FlagDay #History #MakingOurMark
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Did you know Butler Beach in St. Augustine, FL, was the first beach for African Americans between Daytona Beach and Fernandina Beach? Read about the incredible history of Butler Beach and its namesake, Frank B. Butler, in our latest blog. #StAugustine #Blackhistorymonth
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Be brave enough to teach the history they are trying to erase!: On June 22, 1944, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act (USA), known as the GI Bill, to provide financial aid to veterans returning from World War II. The benefits included access to housing, small business loans, employment, and education. While the GI Bill was federal legislation, it was administered by the states, where Jim Crow laws and practices severely limited equal access to the benefits. Here are some questions to consider regarding the GI Bill: Were the benefits for everyone? How many elected officials, opposed to government programs today, benefit from their family having been on the GI Bill? What is the impact of the GI Bill on racial disparities in the United States today?
Happy 80th Birthday, GIBill! On June 22, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, otherwise known as the GI Bill of Rights. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e9qYqNsJ
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Very interesting article on the influence of Black caddies on the game of golf by my Spatial Research & Design colleague Craig Gill. Definitely worth a read!
Dipped my toes back into my old historical work and wrote about the rich history of skilled Black caddies at this week's U.S. Open venue, Pinehurst, North Carolina. Read it here in TIME's Made by History column: https://lnkd.in/gusDQm6e
The Black Caddies Who Helped Shape Pinehurst No. 2
time.com
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Happy Flag Day! Today, we celebrate the symbol of our nation's unity, pride, and freedom. Let's honor the stars and stripes that represent our values and history. Today, we commemorate the adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777, by the Second Continental Congress. Flag Day is a time to honor the stars and stripes that symbolize our nation's unity, pride, and freedom. Flag Day celebrates: ✨ Historical Significance: The anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as our official flag. ✨ National Pride: An opportunity to show respect and reverence for the flag, symbolizing our nation's values and ideals. ✨ Patriotic Education: Educating citizens, especially the younger generation, about the flag's history and significance. ✨ Unity and Freedom: Representing the unity of the states and the freedoms our country stands for. Flag Day, officially established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 and later by Congress in 1949, it is a reminder of the principles and sacrifices that have shaped the United States. #FlagDay #Pride #Freedom #UnitedWeStand #SmallBusiness #Community #GNDC #NortheasternMontana #CommunityStrength #EconomicGrowth #CommunitySupport #GNDC30Years #GNDCAnniversary #30YearsOfGrowth #30YearOfChange #3DecadesOfGNDC #Economicgrowth #EconomicImpact #LocalBusiness #MontanaGrowth #GNDC30 #GNDCSuccess
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and of course, a view from the other side: The Murderous Life & Legacy of Henry Kissinger: Perfect Symbol of the Rotted US Security State by Glenn Greenwald https://lnkd.in/dXqS8fZ5
The Murderous Life & Legacy of Henry Kissinger: Perfect Symbol of the Rotted US Security State
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55 Stories, One Nation: Celebrating July 4th Nearly 250 years ago in Philadelphia, a fledgling America boldly declared independence from Britain to forge what the United States Constitution later deemed "a more perfect Union." Today, we understand that America's story isn't a single narrative but a tapestry woven from diverse histories. It encompasses the struggles and triumphs of countless individuals and communities who have shaped the nation's identity. This Fourth of July, delve into stories from every single state, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, US Virgin Islands, and Guam. By sharing these stories, we honor our civic duty to embrace the full spectrum of American history and preserve the places integral to our collective identity. https://ow.ly/A78350StBSb
Celebrate the Fourth of July with Stories from Across the United States | National Trust for Historic Preservation
savingplaces.org
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On this feast of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, we honor a man who embodies the virtues of integrity and fidelity. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gwy3_puE #holycrossus #congregationofholycross #feastofstjoseph
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The momentous and impactful work done by those before us must be celebrated in order to fully understand and appreciate what we have today. For Smoot Construction, this means not only remembering the work of enormous figures like Martin Luther King, Jr., but also the generations of perseverance and determination that came together to create a business like ours. As we enter our fourth generation of family ownership and round out our seventh decade of being black-owned, we embrace the immense pride in being able to be here today, to share our opportunities with others, and to continue the work of those before us. From the foothills of West Virginia and our humble beginnings as masonry contractors struggling to win work, to becoming the largest black-owned construction business in the Midwest, the Smoot family has lived its values and honored the work of generations and leaders before us. As shown in MLK Jr.'s powerful words, we must continue to work past our comfort, we must persist when it is convenient not to do so, and we must embrace challenge and controversy. We will continue to soar to new heights, to share our successes with others, and to lift up those other members of our community, so that one day, we will be part of legacy that our successors can look back on and celebrate. #mlkjr #martinlutherkingjr #blackownedbusiness #constructionindustry #mlkjrday
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Read our Director General, Claire Horton CBE, on the topic of the future commemoration the legacy of D-Day in The Times today: https://lnkd.in/eF6m7GrM #LegacyofLiberation #DDay80
Remembering war dead now falls to the next generation
thetimes.co.uk
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It's Memorial Day! Do you know why we celebrate today? If not, here’s a quick lesson:
Memorial Day Meaning | Discover the History of Memorial Day
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