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5/28/2012 12:00 AM
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May to commemorate U.S. soldiers who died while in military service. The day honors American soldiers who have died in all wars. Many Americans visit cemeteries and memorials. The U.S....
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6/14/2012 12:00 AM
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Flag Day
Although not an official holiday in the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. In 1916, President...
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6/14/2012 12:00 AM
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U.S. Army Birthday -- 1775
The U.S. Army was officially formed on 14 June 1775 by a secret resolution of the Continental Congress to aid the fight for independence for the 13 colonies that shortly thereafter became the original United States of America. George Washington was chosen...
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7/4/2012 12:00 AM
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U.S. Independence Day
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, in which the young American colonies declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1776. The young...
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8/4/2012 12:00 AM
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U.S. Coast Guard Birthday -- 1790
The U.S. Coast Guard traces its history back to 4 August 1790 when the first Congress of the United States authorized the construction of ten vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws to prevent smuggling. In 1915, it took on additional responsiblities...
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