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Happy Washington’s Birthday 2/17/2020 (aka Presidents Day)

Hundreds of U.S. flags

Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22—Washington’s actual day of birth—the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as…

Happy Autumnal Equinox!

sunlight filtering through forest

https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/autumnal-equinox.html Equinoxes are opposite on either side of the equator, so the autumnal (fall) equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is the spring (vernal) equinox in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa. Not Entirely Equal Day & Night On the two equinoxes every year the Sun shines directly on the Equator and the length of day and night…

Pearl Harbor Day

Pearl Harbor attack was 77 years ago today – don’t forget the 2,403 Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice. This year marks the 76th anniversary of the Japanese surprise attacks that shook our nation – but only strengthened our resolve to defend our great country and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. It’s a…