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Education in the Science of Government
In his State of the Union Address on December 1, 1796 America’s first President, George Washington indicated the need for a national university. He stated:
“Amongst the motives to such an institution, the assimilation of the principles, opinions, and manners of our country-men by the common education of a portion of our youth from every quarter [...]
Posted: May 31st, 2008 under US Government 101, US Presidents.
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Remember our Fallen Soldiers
CELEBRATING MEMORIAL DAY
In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress to honor those who have died in all American wars. Its origins lie in “Decoration Day”, a time established by the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with [...]
Posted: May 26th, 2008 under American Holidays, National Defense.
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