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Origin of the Boy Scouts of America OrganizationThe Boy Scouts of America was created because there was a growing concern that young men were no longer learning patriotism and individualism.The Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910 by W.D. Boyce. While visiting London, a boy scout helped Boyce when he was lost. Intrigued by the young man’s helpful attitude, he met with the staff at the Boy Scouts Headquarters. When he returned to America, he incorporated the Boy Scouts of American on Februar …

The name of the current second month is attributed to the days of the ancient Romans. During this era, a different calendar system was used. The beginning of their year started in the middle of what we now call February.In 690 B.C., the second king of Rome, Numa Pompilius, designated the last month of the year (our February) as a time for purification and renewal. He declared the first month of the year as the festival of ‘Februa,’ which he named after the Roman goddess of passion and fertility. …

Born January 15th, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia by the name of Michael Luther King Jr., MLK would grow up to become one of America's most recognizable figures. And yes, he did indeed change his name from Michael to Martin. That's why you know him as Martin Luther King Jr. instead of Michael Luther King Jr. While we celebrate his legacy on MLK Day, apparently not many Americans are as familiar with his background as they should be. Let's venture back into history to discover how this young ma …

The National Guard got its inception in 1636 when each state had its own militia. Mandated by the Constitution in 1787, this became the foundation for the National Guard’s units today. The National Guard is a reserve military force made up of members from each state as well as Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. They are at the command of the state/territory governor as well as the president and can be called upon at a moment’s notice. Today, the National Guard c …

According to dictionary.com, a democracy is defined as a “government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.” The related words that follow this term are “justice, freedom, equality, etc.,” which are the things we hold dear as American people. It is “a system of the people run by the people for the people.”If we the people do not show up to vote, our democracy i …

The State of Liberty was gifted to the American people on October 28, 1886, for creating a viable democracy. It was given to the United States from the French people as a symbol of liberty and perseverance after the Union winning the American Civil War. Frederic Auguste Bartholdi designed the Statue of Liberty and added the finishing touches, while the frame (or skeleton) of the Statue of Liberty was built by Gustave Eiffel, who’s most well-known creation is the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.The …

Personal LifeDwight D. Eisenhower was born on October 14th, 1890 in Denison, Texas. He was the third of seven boys in his family. When he was two years old, his family moved to Abilene, Kansas, which he considers his hometown. As a child, he enjoyed exploring the outdoors, hunting, fishing, cooking, and card playing. He was brought up as a Jehovah’s Witness but was baptized in the Presbyterian Church in 1953, when he was 63 years old. He considered himself "one of the most deeply religious men …

August 29th is the birthday of the Marine Corps Reserve. The Marine Corps Reserve has been proudly serving and protecting the United States of America for over 100 years.What is the Marine Corps Reserve?The Marine Corps Reserve, also known as the Marine Forces Reserve, is an organization that is responsible for providing fully trained units and individuals that can be mobilized in times of war, national emergency, or contingency operations to support and bolster active duty Marine Corps units.Ma …

Man’s Best Friend For man’s best friend, to protect and to serve is an imprinted part of their very nature. Just as your dog protects your property and well being as well as providing you with an invaluable friendship, K9 units help their handlers protect the freedoms of Americans every day. Whether they are leading the search for missing children or diving headfirst into battle, K-9 units are among the most loyal and steadfast officers ever to be found. Besides being an irreplaceable p …

What is National Airborne Day?August 16th is National Airborne Day. President George W. Bush designated the first Airborne Day in 2001 as a way to pay tribute to the airborne troops of the U.S. military. Airborne troops are also sometimes referred to as “jump troops” or “parachute troops”.History of U.S. Airborne TroopsDuring the early days of World War II, the Allies were looking for any advantage they could get against the rapidly advancing Axis forces in Asia and Europe. Even though the Unite …