Posted on June 26, 2009Betsy Ross and the American Flag
A common practice among Americans celebrating Independence Day each July 4th is to display an American flag because it is a symbol of freedom and liberty, which the United States promises in the Bill of Rights and proclaimed in the Declaration of...
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Posted on June 26, 2009John Hancock: American Patriot
Of the 56 men that signed the Declaration of Independence, the first, largest and most famous signature is of John Hancock, President of the Second Continental Congress. His signature is so famous that the term “John Hancock” is used as a colloquial...
Posted on June 3, 2009A Brief History of Women in the U.S. Military
Throughout every American war and conflict since the American Revolutionary War women have played a major role. In honor of National Women’s History Month, celebrated each March, here is a brief look at the history of women in the American military.
Posted on May 30, 2009A Brief History of Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. that honors President Washington and President Lincoln, arguably two of the best presidents in U.S. history. Presidents’ Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February.
Posted on May 30, 2009Best U.S. Patriotic Songs
Throughout the years many American song-writers and musicians have expressed patriotism through song. Here are some of the best examples of American patriotic songs from great American songwriters throughout history.
Posted on December 28, 2008Outdoor Life Magazine Make Great Gift for Sportsmen
Outdoor Life magazine is one of the oldest outdoor-focused magazines published in the U.S. Launched in 1898, founder and editor-in-chief J.A. McGuire meant for the magazine to be a magazine for and written by sportsmen. A subscription to Outdoor Life...
Posted on November 30, 2008Bow Hunting is a Popular Sport
Bowhunting, the sport of hunting game animals by archery, is one of the most popular hunting sports in the U.S.
Posted on November 30, 2008Three Famous American Soldiers
There are many famous American soldiers but three tend to stick out in the minds of most Americans as the most famous. These three soldiers are Dwight D. Eisenhower, Robert E. Lee and Thomas “Stonewall" Jackson.
Posted on October 26, 2008Women, Don't Take the Right to Vote for Granted
Today many women in the U.S. take the right to vote for granted, forgetting their ancestors fought long and hard for this important right. The courage, intellect and passion of early women leaders in the women's suffrage movement is a great reminder...
Posted on October 26, 2008Federal Holidays That Honor Service Members
The U.S. Congress designates federal holidays by Title V of the U.S. Code (5 U.S.C. § 6103). Federal holidays are not “national holidays" because Congress only has the authority to create holidays for federal institutions, employees and for the...
Posted on October 26, 2008The Many References of the Word Soldier
There are many definitions of the word soldier and today there are many references in pop culture to the word soldier, which means a person who persists steadfastly in one's work; persevere: to soldier on until the work is done.
