Posted in Flag Facts, History, Information on Apr 17th, 2008
1. I don’t have anything particular to share today. I’ve been burrowing into the National Archives lately, and I can burn off the whole day there and not even realize it. Among other things, I’ve been searching for the earliest images of the U.S. flag. I didn’t think it would be easy, but I didn’t [...]
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Posted in History on Nov 10th, 2007
JOURNAL OF THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS (Philadelphia) Friday, November 10, 1775 Resolved, That two Battalions of marines be raised, consisting of one Colonel, two Lieutenant Colonels, two Majors, and other officers as usual in other regiments; and that they consist of an equal number of privates with other battalions; that particular care be taken, that no [...]
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Posted in History on Sep 11th, 2007
Today in History, from the Library of Congress, chronicles the terrorist attacks on America on September 11, 2001. It is a massive resource, carefully saved and documented for all of us.
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