Honoring Civil War heroes by Liz Olson Confederate Heroes’ Day commemorates those who died fighting for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. An official…
Celebrating the abolition of slavery by Liz Olson On March 22, Puerto Rico celebrates the annual holiday, Emancipation Day, commemorating the abolition of slavery from its island in 1873…
Celebrating the WWII defeat of Japan by Liz Olson In honor of the end of World War II, Rhode Island celebrates Victory Day annually on the second Monday in August. Victory Day, also known…
Find out how many veterans live in the United States, where they served, their race, ethnicity, and more. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Iwo Jima Memorial…
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by Mark Zurlo Related Links Fourth of July by the Numbers Facts on Fireworks History of Fourth of July Celebrations…
Find fun facts about the holiday that originally celebrated St. Patrick for introducing Christianity to Ireland, but now celebrates all things Irish. Source: U.S. Census Bureau…
Youngest justice appointed: Joseph Story (age 32)Oldest justice appointed: Horace Lurton (age 65)Oldest justice to serve: Oliver Wendell Holmes (retired at age 90)Shortest term as chief justice:…
