The first Thanksgiving was observed the fall of 1621. Governor Bradford decreed there should be a day of thanks to celebrate harvest.(1) During colonial days thanksgiving was celebrated after the fall harvest however there was no uniform observance until October 1777. In 1789 George Washington became the first president to declare a Thanksgiving holiday.(2) Journalist … Continue reading A Brief History of Thanksgiving
Memorial Day: Thank You
Thank to all who have served or are currently serving our country. The Honor Flight Network , a non-profit organization, sponsors honor tour for our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials. Currently, priority is given to World War II veterans and terminally ill veterans.
What is it? — Answer
Now for the answer to yesterday's Sky Watch Friday. The answer it a palmetto. Now you may be wondering how that got in the air. Well ....scroll down. The palmetto was a casualty of the Battle of Olustee Re-Enactment. The reenactment of the Battle of Olustee is an annual event occurring the weekend closets to … Continue reading What is it? — Answer
History of Christmas
Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. Although many of the traditions associated with Christmas and even the day on which is celebrated have pagan origins. Most likely Christ was not born on December 25th. The weather conditions at that time of the year would have made it unlikely Mary & Joseph would … Continue reading History of Christmas
Never Forget
It was a day that changed the world... Pray for ... Our country The survivors The families of the fallen For our adversaries (Matthew 5:43-48)
Thoughts to Ponder
"It is when people forget God that tyrants forge their chains." Patrick Henry 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. (Psalm 111:10, New International Version)
Top 10: Interesting American History Facts
#10: Captain John Smith created the first U.S. tourism marketing campaign when he coined the term New England. #9: The first law code in the U.S. Dale's Code of Laws Divine, Morall, and Martial was enacted in 1611 in Jamestown. #8: George Washington gave the shortest inaugural speech of any president. #7: The last letter written … Continue reading Top 10: Interesting American History Facts
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