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Happy Valentine's Day, Soldiers!
To all our soldiers, every branch, near, far and wideHappy Valentine's Day sent to you with pride!Whether a kiss goodbye or one helloKnow you are in our hearts wherever you goA welcome home into strong...
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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
This Day in History: February 14, 1929The grisly scene inside the SMC Cartage Company after gunmen dressed as policemen mowed down members of the Moran gang. (Chicago Tribune / February 14, 1929)Not...
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Land of Many Changes
This Day in History: February 14, 1859Oregon, The Beaver StateBeaver photo by Ilyes Laszlo on Flickr / Wikimedia Commons.Oregon is known as The Beaver State. Its nickname originated in the early 19th...
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Saddle Up!
This Day in History: February 14, 1912Arizona, "The Grand Canyon State"Arizona's state motto is Ditat Deus in Latin, translating as "God Enriches." Its nickname is The Grand Canyon State named for its...
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At the Close of Valentine's Day
This Day in History: February 14, 278 A.D. Hopefully your day has been filled with love, joy and happiness, which is the premise behind this day's celebration. As with the St. Valentine's Day Massacre,...
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Yummy, Gummy Day!
Today is...'National'Gumdrop Day[This is referred to as a "National" day. However, no congressional records or presidential proclamations for this day were found.]Yummy, gummy Gumdrop Day presents the...
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Cinderella's Stories
This Day in History: February 15, 1950Image Source: www.flickr.comThe genteel Cinderella of whom we are the most familiar has been embraced since 1697. Hers is the epitome of the 'rags-to-riches' girl...
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First 911 Call
This Day in History: February 16, 1968The first 911 call in America was placed from the mayor's office in Haleyville, AL on February 16, 1968. It was made by Alabama Speaker of the House, Rankin Fite...
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Ever met a grouch?
Today is...Do a Grouch a Favor Day!At one time or another, each of us has experienced moments of grouchiness. We do not want to be bothered by anyone. Just left alone. In a terrible mood! Then, there...
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Nylons...ooh la la!
This Day in History: February 16, 1937Nylon stockings in Sears & Roebuck, 1940Tights, socks, stockings, hosiery have been around since the middle ages. Ever since the covering of the human body,...
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Presidents' Day 2014
What does Presidents' Day mean to you? Do you have the day off from work? Are you seeking out the best deals and sales? Are you into Clothing and Accessories, Shoes and Purses, Home and Garden, Health...
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Kindness & Kudos
Today is...Random Acts Of Kindness DayWith today being Presidents' Day, it is the perfect time to show random acts of kindness. [Of course, any day opens up possibilities of kindness!] What makes this...
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And the music goes on...Surfin', Duke of Earl & Eagles Greatest Hits
This Day in Music History: February 17, 1962 & 1976 Today we celebrate three musical greats released on February 17, 2 singles and one album. This was the era when music was MUSIC...rhythm to...
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Blondie Boopadoop
This Day in History: February 17, 1933 If I only presented the name Blondie, would you know to whom I am referring? If you did not pay close attention to the date of this day in history, 1933, your...
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Word of the Day: Legs
Ladies pantaloons.Yesterday, February 16, was celebrated for the invention of Nylons...ooh la la! What better subject to follow than LEGS! Nylons, hosiery that is, were a great improvement from the...
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Huckleberry Finn - Tawdry, Coarse, Ignorant?
This Day in History: February 18, 1885The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a literary classic commonly named among the Great American Novels. Ernest Hemingway famously declared the book...
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Freedom Within the Ruins
This Day in History: February 18, 1865American Civil War Memory...Charleston SurrendersA City of ruins, —silent, mournful, in deepest humiliation…The band was playing 'Hail, Columbia,' and the strains...
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Simply Electrifying Power!
Trying to designate every day of the year to 'something' must be a difficult task. A year's span of time numbers only 365 days (366 with Leap Year) so it is only natural the 'somethings' to celebrate...
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Temporary Insanity Day
NO! I am not kidding! Actually, that's how the day made the calendar. February 19 is the first day a plea of temporary insanity was accepted as a plea in court."Complete madness" was first established...
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US Marines Land on Iwo Jima
This Day in History: February 19, 1945Amphibious tractors approaching Iwo Jima, February 1945Source: The Navy Department LibraryIn four days will be the commemoration of a pivotal event in American...
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