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11/10/2018 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. |
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11/11/2018 12:00 AM
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Veterans Day
Veterans Day is an annual holiday observed in the United States on November 11. The day was first proclaimed as Armistice Day for November 11, 1919, by President Woodrow Wilson to observe the end of World War I. Congress formalized the day as Veterans...
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12/13/2018 12:00 AM
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U.S. National Guard Birthday -- 1636
The U.S. National Guard traces its long history back to the early colony days when the General Court of the Masschusetts Bay Colony on December 13, 1636, ordered the formation of three regiments in the Boston area. A militia and defense act by the first...
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12/18/2018 12:05 AM
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Gold Star Wives Day
The U.S. Senate designated December 18 as a day to honor and recognize the contributions of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. The group provides service, support, and friendship to widows and widowers of military personnel who died on active duty or...
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5/27/2019 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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