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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 13, 2021 8:24:24 GMT -5
"National Thomas Jefferson Day each year on April 13th honors the birth of the third President of The United States, Thomas Jefferson, who was born April 13, 1743. Most known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson was a stalwart of democracy. While not much an orator, his pen cut quite a swath of ink through correspondence, documents, journals, and manuscripts. Those who write tend to read. Jefferson was no different. His vast library contained 6,500 volumes. Jefferson was not only a lawyer, but he was also a scientist of agriculture, paleontology, and astronomy. Immensely curious, he kept detailed records of the weather and eventually established weather observers across his home state of Virginia. Jefferson served as minister to France, Secretary of State in President Washingtonβs Cabinet, and ran for President for the first time in 1796 only to be elected Vice President to his opponent, John Adams, due to a flaw in the Constitution. Four years later, the same fault in the document caused a tie within the same party between Aaron Burr and Jefferson, with Jefferson assuming the Presidency."
My notes: Our Founding Fathers created these documents to protect us & keep us safe. Let us not let them down!
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Post by lainee on Apr 13, 2021 12:45:40 GMT -5
ZandraJoiThomas Jefferson was a strong advocate for freedom and a Patriot for this great Country. He helped America become what she is today....that is note-worthy.
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Post by Bob on Apr 26, 2021 18:25:56 GMT -5
So many people don't appreciate these documents and think they are archaic and out of date. But it's not true, they are as relevant today as they ever were!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 13, 2022 8:37:25 GMT -5
"Each year on National Scrabble Day April 13th recognizes a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the depression. Still, it wasnβt until 1948, a final name change and a trademark that Butts finally began to produce the game. Scrabble is played with two to four players who score points by forming words from individual lettered tiles on a game board marked with a 15 x 15 grid. In the United States, the name Scrabble is a trademark of Hasbro, Inc. Scrabble is sold in 121 countries with 29 different language versions. Worldwide, over One hundred and fifty million sets have been sold with sets being found in nearly one-third of American homes."
My notes: Who likes Scrabble? I actually prefer the UpWords version as I feel it's more enjoyable.
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Post by lainee on Apr 13, 2022 15:00:54 GMT -5
I like Scrabble okay, but, given a choice, I would choose UpWords, too, as it's more challenging and fun.
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Post by Bob on Apr 13, 2022 18:31:58 GMT -5
I play Words With Friends on Facebook.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 13, 2023 7:36:02 GMT -5
"On April 13th, we have an opportunity to break a trend that has been occurring around the country by joining National Make Lunch Count Day. According to a recent study commissioned by TGI Fridays, the majority of U.S. workers suffer from βFOLOβ β otherwise known as a βFear of Lunching Out.β Many workers eat lunch at their desk at least twice a week (73%) while one-third have lunch at their desk every day of the week. Donβt fear lunching out any longer!"
My notes: For those who work outside the home, do you eat lunch at your desk or do you go & grab a bite at a restaurant?
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Post by Steve on Apr 13, 2023 14:23:43 GMT -5
Interesting that the survey was done by a place you dine out at. When I worked after retiring from military service, I always brown-bagged it.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 13, 2024 7:47:30 GMT -5
"On April 13th, National Borinqueneers Day recognizes the sacrifices of the Puerto Rican Regiment of the Volunteer Infantry. Today the regiment is designated the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army. Congress first authorized a volunteer military presence in Puerto Rico the year after the island became a United States territory - 1899. Since the Spanish-American War, Puerto Rico's military personnel have served honorably, though often in limited or non-combat roles. At the end of World War II, the military demobilized the 65th Infantry. However, when the Korean War broke out, the United States reactivated the combat-ready units; that included the 65th." My notes: Any day that honors our US military deserves recognition & a salute!
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