While Congress was voting on approving the Declaration of Independence, General George Washington was negotiating with Britain. Britain, however, would not acknowledge George Washington’s position or the States’ declaration of…
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I had to laugh at the idea of Cow Appreciation day, especially because I knew someone who married a girl who liked to chase cows! What is Cow Appreciation Day…
On July 10, 1850, Vice President Millard Fillmore became the 13th president of the United States. President Zachary Taylor had died the day before, on June 9th, from a very…
Today, July 8, is Writer’s Day! This caught my eye because I love to write. Writing has been a form of communication for thousands of years that tells stories, gives…
North America stayed unexplored for a long time because trappers and explorers explored this new land from the coasts inward. This is why the Shoshone had never met a white…
We all know that July 4th is Independence Day! The Declaration of independence was signed on July 4, 1776, declaring our independence and separation from Britain. Before he was president,…
Before freeways were built, most people travelled short distances and stayed close to where they lived. People who travelled longer distances took trains or planes like my mother did in…
Since we are on a health kick, here is Swim a Lap Day! Not only is it cool and fun, but it is also very good for us. Swimming exercises…
In 1854, Congress voted on the Kansas-Nebraska Bill to let states decide to allow slavery or not. The Whig Party was so against slavery that it fell apart after this…
The first time National Eat Your Veggies Day was celebrated was in 1991 by the American “United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association”. They created cartoon characters like Lord Mushroom playing…