The Origins and Significance of National Aviation Day In 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt declared August 19 as National Aviation Day. The holiday coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright, who was the pilot of the Wright Flyer, and the first…
Every year on August 4th, the U.S Coast Guard celebrates its birthday. The day commemorates the military organization for its dedication and discipline to American’s safety and wellbeing. Since 1790, the U.S Coast Guard has played a vital role in…
The Honoring Our PACT Act 2022 The Camp Lejeune Justice Act is heading to the President’s desk and will soon become law. Nearly 40 years after the contamination was confirmed to be a serious health threat, this bipartisan legislation passed…
August 1st is recognized globally as World Lung Cancer Day. The day is centered around urging the public to learn about the risk factors for the disease and highlighting the importance of early detection through regular lung cancer screenings. While…
Fireworks are synonymous with the Fourth of July. While the holiday is a day to celebrate patriotism and independence, pyrotechnics and viewers wait in excitement for dark to fall for the real show to begin. Historians believe that fireworks were…
Celebrating African-American History While Also Recognizing Existing Health Disparities Among People of Color June 19th marks a federally celebrated holiday known as Juneteenth National Independence Day. Also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or Black Independence Day, the…
