Tag: pledge
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/13/2024
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. A Tip of the Hat Goes to… This birthday is so important it is proclaimed yearly by the President. NATIONAL THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY salutes a very…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/12/2024
Fine Art America The first Space Shuttle is launched on this day in 1981 Awareness Spotlight Shines On… Wear your blue and green attire to observe NATIONAL DONATE LIFE BLUE AND GREEN DAY. Consider becoming an organ donor if you are not one already. Roughly, 125,000 people are on some kind of list to receive…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/11/2024
surfnetkids.com Ellis Island is repurposed from Fort Gibson to an immgration station on this day in 1890 Our Furry Friends NATIONAL PET DAY puts Fido and Fluffy in the spotlight for the day. Let’s give them some extra lovin’s, treats and attention – after all, they are a part of the family. For Fun BARBERSHOP…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/10/2024
Awareness Spotlight shines on… INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PINK was started in Canada after a couple of high school students witnessed a gay student being harassed for wearing a pink shirt. They promptly went and bought 50 pink shirts for everyone to wear and started this anti-bullying campaign in 2007. It doesn’t matter if you agree…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/09/2024
americanhistorycentral.com The Civil War comes to an end when General Lee surrenders at the Appomattox Courthouse on this day in 1865 Military Honors NATIONAL FORMER PRISONER OF WAR RECOGNITION DAY occurs on the anniversary of one of the most horrific acts in history. In 1942, Japanese forces captured the largest number of American troops on the Bataan…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/08/2024
batterypower.com Hank Aaron hits his 715th home run on this day in 1974 passing Babe Ruth’s record Celebrate You with… NATIONAL ALL IS OURS DAY reminds us to be thankful for what we have, for the beauty of the world around us and to share our blessings with those we come across. Hopefully you can make time…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/07/2024
Pinterest John Wayne wins his only Oscar for playing US Marshall Rooster Cogburn in True Grit on this day in 1970 Family and Friends This one’s for the gals. NATIONAL GIRL, ME TOO DAY is all about the fairer sex encouraging each other. Women certainly have many struggles to face, it seems more than men. I won’t pretend to…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/06/2024
Readex The United States joins the fight when we officially enter World War I on this day in 1917 A Tip of the Hat Goes to… The National Consortium for Academics and Sports founded NATIONAL STUDENT-ATHLETE DAY back in 1987 to put those hard-working high school and college students in the spotlight. These kids have to keep their…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/05/2024
Military Honors Next, we remember the spouses of those killed in the service to their country with GOLD STAR SPOUSES DAY. These women and men have made a tremendous sacrifice of their own and deserve our support. Since 1936, Gold Star Spouses Day has been honoring them, reminding us, and making sure those that are left behind are…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/04/2024
Los Angeles Times Martin Luther King is assassinated on this date in 1968 A Tip of the Hat Goes to… Shhh! Quiet please. We are honoring NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARIAN DAY. The people in charge of the books not only keep them organized but give us an atmosphere that is conducive to reading, studying, and researching. Thank you for your caring.…
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