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9/11/2017 12:00 AM
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Patriot Day
In December 18, 2001, President George W. Bush signed Public Law 107-89 which designated September 11 as Patriot Day, in memory of the 2,974 casualties of the September 11, 2001, attack on New York City and the Pentagon.
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9/15/2017 12:00 AM
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POW/MIA Recognition Day
Presidential proclamation and Department of Defense tradition has set aside the third Friday in September as a formal day of commemoration as Prisoner of War (POW)/Missing in Action (MIA) Recognition Day. A ceremony is held at the Pentagon that features...
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9/18/2017 12:00 AM
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U.S. Air Force Birthday -- 1947
The U.S. Air Force was created by the National Security Act of 1947 and was signed into law by President Harry. S. Truman. Born out of the Army Air Corps, it became a full partner with the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy in defending the country. General Carl...
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10/13/2017 12:00 AM
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U.S. Navy Birthday -- 1775
The Continental Congress established the United States Navy as the Continental Navy on 13 October 1775 by authorizing the procurement, fitting out, manning, and dispatch of two armed vessels to cruise in search of munitions ships supplying the British...
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11/10/2017 12:00 AM
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U.S. Marine Corps Birthday -- 1775
The United States Marine Corps was established on 10 November 1775 by a resolution of the Continental Congress as the Continental Marines to fight for independence at sea and on shore. Samuel Nichols served as the first Commandant. |