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The History of Veterans Day

Most Americans know Thanksgiving is in November, but guess what? Veterans Day is another big national holiday in this month that many find surprising! Held annually on Nov. 11, Veterans Day is an official holiday in the United States that honors the millions of military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s

Veterans Day: What You Should Know

Veterans Day Parades Free Admission to National Parks Say ‘Thanks’ to Veterans Veterans Day Concerts Held annually on November 11, Veterans Day is a nationally recognized public holiday that’s intended to honor veterans of the U.S. military. According to the Census Bureau, there are approximately 21.8 million veterans living in the United States. These brave

The Story Behind Veterans Day

Do you work for the government? Maybe at the post office, courthouse, or Health and Human Services? Well, good news! You might snag an extra day off next month. On November 11, the United States proudly celebrates Veterans Day. This special holiday honors the countless U.S. military veterans who’ve given so much for our freedoms.

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6 Fun Facts About Patriots’ Day

Most Americans know about Independence Day, but there’s a lesser-known holiday called Patriots’ Day. When is Patriots’ Day celebrated? Patriots’ Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday in April. It marks the first clashes between the United States and Great Britain. Here are some fun facts about Patriots’ Day you probably don’t know.

7 Fun Facts About the History of the American Flag

7 Fun Facts About the History of the American Flag

#1) Coined ‘Old Glory’ By Ship Captain The American flag is often referred to as “Old Glory,” a namesake it received in 1831 by Captain William Driver. According to various reports, Captain Driver hoisted the American flag high above his boat and yelled out: “Old Glory!” That namesake has since withstood the hands of time,

6 Fun Facts About the US Marine Corps

{“statusCode”:401,”message”:”License key missing”} #1) Marines Practice Martial Arts In 2001, the Marines introduced a new program to train servicemembers martial arts. Known as the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), it was designed to teach Marines how to navigate hostile close-quarter environments more successfully. The MCMAP consists of a variety of martial arts, including taekwondo,

How to Celebrate Independence Day

Grilled Food Independence Day is the perfect time for a cookout. Whether it’s hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, steaks or a combination thereof, you can’t go wrong with grilled food on this federal holiday. Keep in mind, however, that millions of other like-minded Americans will be grilling out on Independence Day (and the weekend), so buy

How to Sell Leave Days

As an active-duty member of the U.S. armed forces, you’ll earn 30 days of paid vacation (known as leave) for every year you serve. If you serve for three years, for instance, you’ll earn 90 days of leave. This can essentially be redeemed for three months of paid vacation. It’s important to note, however, that

How to Celebrate Veterans Day

Held every year on November 11, Veterans Day is a federal holiday celebrating our nation’s military veterans. With November 11 just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your plans. What’s the best way to honor veterans on Veterans Day? Keep reading for some great tips and ideas. Attend Veterans

6 Facts About Memorial Day

Celebrated every year on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors and remembers all the brave men and women who gave their lives serving in the nation’s military. Did you know? This holiday has some interesting facts worth knowing! Unofficial Start of Summer Technically, summer doesn’t begin until June

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