As we mark Independence Day 1984, let take a few minutes to reflect on what happened July 1, 1776 – also on some other dates and events significant in America’s birth of freedom. On the Fourth, the Continental (Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence at Philadelphia. (The building in which the lawmakers sat received the… Continue reading Reflections on Our Great Country
Year: 1984
Fascinating Tale of Archives
It has been called “the nation’s memory.” It preserves and makes available for research historically valuable records of the federal government. Three billion documents, beginning with papers of the Continental Congress, are entrusted to its care. Such is the National Archives – a half-century old this month – headquartered in an imposing neo-classical style building… Continue reading Fascinating Tale of Archives
Flag Day, a Time to RecaII Creed
The annual 21-day “Honor America” period decreed by Congress between Flag Day and the Fourth of July is a good time to brush up on our historic documents, symbols and traditions. For starters, why not get better acquainted with “The American’s Creed”? The Creed’s significance isn’t in the class of the Constitution. Declaration of Independence or… Continue reading Flag Day, a Time to RecaII Creed
Flag Day Support High in Area
Regrettably we will never know what colonial patriot stood before the Continental Congress June 14, 1777, and moved for adoption of a resolution: “that the flag of the 13 United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field…” Approval of the measure 207 years ago… Continue reading Flag Day Support High in Area
Remembering Heroes of D-Day
Let’s take a few minutes this week to reflect on D-Day. It was just 40 years ago on Wednesday – June 6, 1944 – that the great Allied invasion of the French Normandy coast took place, a vital step toward ending World War II the next year. This “greatest amphibious assault of all time” pierced… Continue reading Remembering Heroes of D-Day
Drop George? Time to Protest
How will the public – and Congress in an election year respond to the United States Postal Service’s decision to interrupt a 142-year tradition by displacing George Washington’s picture from postage stamps? Philatelic portraits of the Father of the Country have appeared on 19 stamps in an unbroken succession since the first postage stamp was issued… Continue reading Drop George? Time to Protest
Harry Truman Centennial May 8
It’s time to dust off our memories of Harry S Truman, the 33rd president. The centennial of Truman’s birth is May 8. By proclamation. President Reagan has called on Americans to reflect on the Missouri Democrat’s accomplishments and his “dedication to freedom and democracy.” If you were among the thousands who heard either of Truman’s… Continue reading Harry Truman Centennial May 8
Time for Flood Insurance
This could be the last call for flood insurance. With weekend temperatures predicted to be in the 70s and the start of next week in the 80s, runoff time is really here. With so much warning that there is likely to be serious problems with this year’s runoff, no one could be excused for not buying… Continue reading Time for Flood Insurance
Abe Assassination Anniversary Noted
Abraham Lincoln was the first of four American presidents assassinated by fanatic gun wielders – and the mid-April 1865 tragedy, as well as the more recent ones, should not be allowed to fade from the public consciousness. Gen. Robert E. Lee’s April 9 surrender of his Confederate army to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant of the… Continue reading Abe Assassination Anniversary Noted
Provo Honors Pioneer Spirit: Painting a Picture of Yesterday
Provo, settled as Fort Utah in 1849, is 135 years old today. The anniversary will be marked on Wednesday with a noon luncheon and program at the Eldred Center by the Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers of Provo and the Senior Citizens. The first colony of Mormon settlers – sent from Great Salt Lake… Continue reading Provo Honors Pioneer Spirit: Painting a Picture of Yesterday