For many Americans, Veterans Day is just a day off from school and work and maybe a chance to get some extra chores done around the house before the holiday season. For others, it is a day to honor our living veterans, those men and women who have served our country in the military and
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Veterans Day: The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month
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The History of Columbus Day
“In fourteen hundred ninety-two / Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” So begins the poem that many American schoolchildren once memorized as part of their history lessons. The verses honor Christopher Columbus and his successful voyage to the New World from Spain. Some Americans have recognized the historic landing since as early as the 18th century.
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