National Purple Heart Day honors the men and women who have been wounded or killed in military service. "Order of the Purple Heart" is created by President George Washington The holiday was first observed in 2014, is considered an unofficial observance … Continue reading
Aug 10, 1789 The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government concerned directly with national security and the United States Armed … Continue reading
Aug 11, 1965 – Aug 16, 1965 the Watts Rebellion, took place in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles from August 11 to 16, 1965. 34 Deaths 1,032 Injuries 3,438 Arrested $40 million in property damage 4,000 members of the California … Continue reading
Aug 16thA day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation's airborne forces of the Armed Forces. It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush https://www.instagram.com/p/BX3Kx5hAbFE/?taken-by=gunwebsites
Civil War is formally declared to be over by President Andrew Johnson Although bloodshed ended over a year before, there had never been a formal declaration of peace and reunification in the country before today. On August 20, 1866, President Johnson issued a proclamation … Continue reading
Marine Forces Reserve Birthday United States Marine Corps Reserve was established when Congress passed the Naval Appropriations Act of 29 August 1916 and is responsible for providing trained units and qualified individuals to be mobilized for active duty in time of war, … Continue reading
