The History of Posts on Therealmjtheterrible.com: The History of Presidents Day – https://www.therealmjtheterrible.com/the-history-of-presidents-day/ The History of Valentine’s Day – https://www.therealmjtheterrible.com/the-history-of-valentines-day/ The History of Saint Patrick’s Day – https://www.therealmjtheterrible.com/the-history-of-saint-patricks-day/ The History of Cinco de Mayo – https://www.therealmjtheterrible.com/the-history-of-cinco-de-mayo/ The History of Memorial Day – https://www.therealmjtheterrible.com/the-history-of-memorial-day/ The History of Mother’s Day – https://www.therealmjtheterrible.com/the-history-of-mothers-day/ The History of Juneteenth – https://www.therealmjtheterrible.com/the-history-of-juneteenth/ The History of Father’s Day – https://www.therealmjtheterrible.com/the-history-of-fathers-day/ The History of Flag Day…
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The History of Columbus Day
The History of Columbus Day: Columbus Day (Christopher Columbus Day) is a national holiday in the United States and other countries in the Americas that celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s journey and arrival in the Americas. Christopher Columbus first discovery of the new world (the Americas) occurred on October 12th, 1492, when he arrived on an island in the…
The History of Labor Day
The History of Labor Day Labor Day is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor the contributions of laborers in America. Beginning in the late 19th century, as the trade union and labor movements grew, trade unionists proposed that a day be set aside to celebrate labor. “Labor Day” was promoted by the…
The History of Flag Day
The History of Flag Day: Flag Day is a holiday celebrated on June 14th in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14th, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution stated the following- “The flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white;…
D-Day and The Invasion Of Normandy
D-Day and The Invasion Of Normandy: The invasion of Normandy was a military operation executed by the Allied Powers, during World War II, on Tuesday, June 6th, 1944. The invasion of Normandy military operation was called Operation Overlord, and codenamed Operation Neptune, and is often referred to as D-Day. The invasion of Normandy was the largest seaborne amphibious invasion in…
The History of Presidents Day
The History of Presidents Day: Presidents Day (Presidents’ Day), officially George Washington’s birthday at the federal governmental level, is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February. It is often celebrated to honor all those who served as presidents of the United States and, since 1879, has been the federal holiday honoring the Founding…
The History of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is a United States federal holiday dedicated to mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the armed forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May annually. It was formerly observed on May 30th, from 1868 to 1970. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day, to…