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: 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: 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…
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…