On this day in 1619, statesmen from the Colony of Virginia gathered in Jamestown as the first deliberative body in what would become the United States of America.
Published: Thursday, August 1st, 2019 @ 5:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Seventy-five years ago, American forces landed on Guam to liberate the United States territory that Japan had seized following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Published: Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 @ 2:41 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On Space Exploration Day, we marvel at our country’s accomplishments in space, commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing, and pledge to launch a new era of discovery and exploration of our universe.
Published: Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 @ 11:01 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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On National Air Traffic Control Day, we commend the highly trained and ever-vigilant professionals at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) who facilitate safe and efficient air travel.
Published: Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 @ 3:56 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Two hundred forty-three years ago today, our Founding Fathers, gathered in Philadelphia, adopted the Declaration of Independence and cast off the shackles of tyranny.
Published: Saturday, July 6th, 2019 @ 10:59 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On this day 55 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964, outlawing discrimination based on race, religion, sex, or national origin.
Published: Friday, July 5th, 2019 @ 1:06 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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For the last half-century, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been one of the most prominent health risks confronting people in our country and around the world.
Published: Friday, June 28th, 2019 @ 9:14 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On June 22, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly referred to as the G.I. Bill, to ensure that our service members returning home from World War II would receive the care and benefits they earned while defending freedom from tyranny
Published: Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 @ 12:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As Commander in Chief, I am pleased to join our grateful Nation in celebrating the 244th birthday of the United States Army.
Published: Thursday, June 20th, 2019 @ 9:24 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Men’s Health Week is an opportunity for our Nation’s men to familiarize themselves with the symptoms and warning signs of diseases and illnesses that pose a risk to them
Published: Thursday, June 13th, 2019 @ 2:48 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Melania joins me in sending our warmest greetings on Eid al-Fitr.
Published: Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 @ 3:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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On May 25, 1979, six-year-old Etan Patz disappeared on his way to school in New York City.
Published: Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 @ 7:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Each day, millions of Americans rely on our Nation’s strong aviation infrastructure to travel and do business.
Published: Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 @ 1:11 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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I send my sincere greetings to all those commemorating Cuban Independence Day.
Published: Sunday, May 26th, 2019 @ 12:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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During National Women’s Health Week, we come together to promote and support the health and well-being of our Nation’s mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, and friends.
Published: Friday, May 17th, 2019 @ 7:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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