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Episode 98: Fort Meade & The Star Spangled Banner →

The month of July is a very special month. July has many reasons to celebrate. Though not widely known, it was on July 2nd, not July 4th that The Continental Congress passed the resolution declaring the independence from the colonies. We celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. Are you a celebrator? Having lived several years in the Fourth of July city in Seward, Nebraska, Independence Day has very special memories for me. Singing the Star Spangled Banner has inspired millions and moved many to tears. It has symbolized with the flag, what it really does mean to be a loyal American.

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tags: national anthem, star spangled banner, carlton, july, flag, south dakota, colonel, fort meade, Marion, patriotic, Seward, independence, celebrate, calvary regiment, passed, patriotic fervor
categories: reflection, education, history, holiday, memories
Tuesday 06.29.21
Posted by Trina Harger
 

Episode 96: The Mother of Father's Day →

Have you ever wondered who was the mother of Father's Day? It was Sonora Louise Dodd and the thought for Father's Day came to her in church, as she listened to her pastor extol the virtues of motherhood in his Mother's Day message. Sonora felt he failed to mention the value and importance of fathers. She felt fathers deserved equal credit and praise.

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tags: father, Sonora, fathers, mother, Spokane, pastor, daddy, felt, day, Marion, extol, urged, persisted, resolution, ministerial alliance, deserved, june, shouted, church, virtues
categories: reflection, family, holiday, history
Tuesday 06.15.21
Posted by Trina Harger
 
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