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Flag Day is Friday: Here's the symbolism and history behind the US flag
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 14 hours agoPresident Woodrow Wilson proclaimed June 14 as a day of national observance in 1916, according to...
A Look Back, June 8
Daily Hampshire Gazette· 6 days ago■Clifford H. Lyman of this city has received an interesting communication from Thaddeus J. Merrill, a prominent attorney in Aurora, Ill., in which he...
100 chapters of life: WWII veteran celebrates milestone birthday
WJMN Marquette via Yahoo News· 3 days agoGERMFASK, Mich. (WJMN) – In 1924, Calvin Coolidge was the President of the United States, Walt...
On This Day, June 11: George Wallace tries to block integration of Univ. of Alabama
United Press International via Yahoo News· 3 days agoIn 1919, Sir Barton became the first horse to win thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown. In 1927, U.S....
When is Father's Day 2024? Some ideas for celebrating in Western NC, Asheville
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 3 days agoIt wasn't until 1972 that the day became a national holiday, though President Calvin Coolidge showed...
Native American citizenship, a century later: Looking back on the national Indian congresses that...
Tribune via AOL· 21 hours agoJun. 12—A century ago this month, Congress made all Native Americans citizens of the United States. In Spokane, this was a rallying cry for the first National Indian Congress, a gathering held ...
When is Father's Day 2024? Everything to know about dad's special day
Democrat and Chronicle via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe country was slower to honor fathers on a particular day. However in 1916, Wilson recognized Father's Day, and in 1924, President Calvin Coolidge urged ...
Native Americans granted citizenship 100 years ago, but voting rights came decades later
Arizona Daily Star· 3 days agoJune 2 marked one century since then-President Calvin Coolidge signed a law granting American...
Father’s Day 2024: Treat Dad at these Baton Rouge restaurants serving brunch, dinner
WVLA Baton Rouge via Yahoo News· 2 days agoShe was able to convince government officials and the first Father’s Day was celebrated in...
When is Father's Day? Here's when it falls in 2024 and the history of the holiday.
The Clarion Ledger via Yahoo News· 6 days agoFather's Day eventually spread beyond Washington state, though it took a few years. In 1916, Wilson recognized the holiday, and by 1924, President Calvin Coolidge ...
