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On September 23, 1952, Richard Nixon (then a senator) spoke about utilizing campaign cash for personal use. A Texas fan brought his family a dog, he said. His daughter called the cocker spaniel Checkers. He responded, "We'll keep it no matter what." Supporters across were enthusiastic. This address was called the "Checkers Speech," and since then, we've celebrated National Checkers Day. In Williamsburg, Virginia, you may learn about prior First Dogs at "The Presidential Pet Museum" (FDOTUS).I …

Horse therapy, also known as equine-assisted therapy, is a type of therapy that uses horses to help people with physical, mental, and emotional problems. Horse therapy can be used to help treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction.Horse therapy is a growing trend in the United States. More and more therapeutic riding centers are popping up across the country, and many of them are specifically geared towards helping veterans with their mental and emotional health.There are …

National Fallen Firefighters’ Day has been commemorated in early October for more than 40 years. This is all set to change in 2023. The Fallen Firefighters Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1987, has chosen to move this memorable holiday to May. Why did they change the date of Fallen Firefighters’ Day? This puts the holiday right before Memorial Day, when many firefighters’ funerals are held, providing more people and families the opportunity to participate in eve …

A country's flag has great power. It stands for the citizens, government, or even the current state of affairs. Country flags worldwide have served as symbols of peace and harmony and provided a sense of patriotism and nationalism throughout history. Flags are a great way to establish the mood in any environment, as they can act as symbols for all in attendance. Displaying the world's most recognizable flags side by side provides a scene for everyone to appreciate. A more signifi …

The Beginning of The American Legion In American history, post-war groups are not new. Both armies developed post-war groups after 1861-1865's Civil War. Former Union troops formed the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), and former Confederates formed the UCV (UCV). Both groups advocated for the Republican (GAR) and Democratic (UCV) parties. After the Spanish-American War in 1898, former soldiers founded the American Veterans of Foreign Service, today called Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Un …

Did you know that roughly 86% of people abandon their shopping carts because of the shipping cost? This number might not be a surprise when big companies like Amazon have built a whole platform on the idea that shipping will be quick, easy, and free. In fact, because of these large retailers, free shipping has become a shopping incentive that has taken over the online retailing world. Unfortunately, this has led the consumer to lose perspective on how expensive shipping can be. But this is to be …

The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life. The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life. The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks, and who gave a portion of his or her life for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world. The fourth fold represents our weaker nature; as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace, as well as in times of war, for His divine guidance. The fifth …

The American flag is a living symbol of the United States. This powerful symbol deserves the proper respect when being displayed. Luckily, the federal flag code has given us a set of guidelines for flag etiquette. While federal code does not contain penalties for not following these guidelines, most of us want to honor the American flag by correctly displaying it. How do I correctly display the American flag with other flags? When flying the American flag on the same pole as another flag, the ot …

While you won’t get jail time, the Flag Code specifies some golden rules on what not to do with your flag, and we highly recommend following them. At the end of the day, it’s all about respecting the American flag. Never fly your American flag upside down. This is only acceptable as a signal of severe personal distress, such as extreme danger to life or property. This could mean that your soul will go to heaven or people are charging your home with torches. Not so much that solicitor …

If there is something wrong with your product, we will, of course, offer a free return, and you will receive our sincerest apologies for your trouble. We take pride in our work and our customer service. So, if your items are defective in any way, we’ll pay for the cost of the return and make sure that you are satisfied with the final outcome. However, if you purchased the item, received it, and then changed your mind for one reason or another, we will refund you the item’s price …