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On this day in 1314 Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce won over Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn in Scotland.

In 1664 New Jersey, named after the Isle of Jersey, was founded.

In 1861 Federal gunboats attacked Confederate batteries at Mathias Point, Virginia.

In 1953 John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier announced their engagement.

And in 1968 “Resurrection City,” a shantytown constructed as part of the Poor People’s March on Washington D.C., was closed down by authorities.

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Quote of the Day

“Children are unpredictable. You never know what inconsistency they are going to catch you in next.”

Henry Ward Beecher

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Today is Jeff Beck’s birthday, so we’ll start with some Yardbirds.

And it’s Mick Fleetwood’s too. 

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Good Morning!

My neighbor got a surprise when she went out to water her hanging plants. 2 birds flew out. Now she’s afraid to water them. 🙂

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On this day in 1836 Congress approved the Deposit Act, which contained a provision for turning over surplus federal revenue to the states. Surplus? Not lately……. 😦

In 1865 Confederate General Stand Watie, who was also a Cherokee chief, surrendered the last sizable Confederate army at Fort Towson, in the Oklahoma Territory.

In 1926 the first lip-reading tournament in America was held in Philadelphia, PA.

And in 1972 President Nixon and White House chief of staff H.R. Haldeman discussed a plan to use the CIA to obstruct the FBI’s Watergate investigation.

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Quote of the Day

“Every dog has his day, unless he loses his tail, then he has a weak-end.” 🙂

June Carter Cash 

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As you may have guessed, today is her birthday.

And one more, with Johnny, from their farewell tour in “99. 

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

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On this day in 1611 English explorer Henry Hudson, his son and several other people were set adrift in present-day Hudson Bay by mutineers.

In 1807 British seamen board the USS Chesapeake, a provocation leading to the War of 1812.

In 1870 Congress created the Department of Justice.

In 1933 Germany became a one political party country when Hitler banned parties other than the Nazis.

And in 1944 President Franklin Roosevelt signed the “GI Bill of Rights” to provide broad benefits for veterans of the war.

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Quote of the Day

“Some in journalism consider themselves apart from and to some extent above the people they purport to serve.”

Brit Hume

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Today is Kris Kristofferson’s birthday.

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Good Morning!

Happy Father’s Day!!!!

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On this day in 1782 Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States.

In 1793 Eli Whitney applied for a cotton gin patent.

In 1941 the U.S. Army Air Forces was established, replacing the Army Air Corps.

In 1943 race-related rioting erupted in Detroit. Federal troops were sent in two days later to end the violence that left more than 30 dead.

And in 1967 Muhammad Ali was convicted in Houston of violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted. The U.S. Supreme Court later overturned the conviction.

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Quote of the Day

“Lead from the front.”

Audie Murphy

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Today is Chet Atkins’ birthday.

And it’s Alan Longmuir’s too. 

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl. 

And Happy Birthday!!! to Joanne/Ajisuun. 🙂

🎂 🎉  🎂 🎉  🎂 🎉  🎂 🎉 🎂

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On this day in 1778 General George Washington’s troops finally left Valley Forge after a winter of training.

In 1864 the USS Kearsarge sank the CSS Alabama off of Cherbourg, France.

In 1910 the first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington.

In 1912 the U.S. government established the 8-hour work day

And in 1961 the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a provision in Maryland’s constitution that required state officeholders to profess a belief in God.

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Quotes of the Day

“Of two evils, choose neither.”

“Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil, and let us see what we are made of.”

Charles Spurgeon

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 Today is Johann Gottlieb Janitsch’s birthday. 

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Good Morning!

On this day in 1621 the first duel in America took place in the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts.

In 1812 The War of 1812 began as the U.S. declared war against Great Britain.

In 1861 the first American fly-casting tournament was held in Utica, NY.

In 1873 Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for attempting to vote for a U.S. President.

And in 1961 “Gunsmoke” was broadcast for the last time on CBS radio.

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Quote of the Day

“If you’re successful in what you do over a period of time, you’ll start approaching records, but that’s not what you’re playing for. You’re playing to challenge and be challenged.”

Lou Brock

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Today is Paul McCartney’s birthday. 

And some Beatles too, but not really. 🙂 

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Good Morning!

Today’s photos are from Cheryl.

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On this day in 1579 Sir Francis Drake claimed San Francisco Bay for England.

In 1837 Charles Goodyear received his first patent for a process that made rubber easier to work with.

In 932 the Senate defeated the bonus bill as 10,000 veterans massed around the Capitol.

And in 1963 the U.S. Supreme Court banned the required reading of the Lord’s prayer and Bible in public schools.

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Quote of the Day

“The Church knew what the psalmist knew: Music praises God. Music is well or better able to praise Him than the building of the church and all its decoration; it is the Church’s greatest ornament.”

Igor Stravinsky

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Today is Igor’s birthday.

And it’s Barry’s too. 

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Good Morning!

Today’s pics are from Janice. 

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On this day in 1487 The War of the Roses ended with the Battle of Stoke.

In 1884 the first roller coaster in America opened at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, NY.

In 1897 the U.S. government signed a treaty of annexation with Hawaii. 

And in 1963 at the age of 26 Valentina Tereshkova went into orbit aboard the Vostok 6 spacecraft for three days. She was the first female space traveler.

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Quote of the Day

“While living I want to live well.”

Geronimo

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Any day’s a good day for Jars of Clay. From RELEVANT

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Elizabeth. 

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On this day in 1215 King John of England put his seal on the Magna Carta.

In 1607 colonists in North America completed James Fort in Jamestown, VA.

In 1775 George Washington was appointed head of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress.

In 1877 Henry O. Flipper became the first African American to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

And in 1982 in the capital city of Stanley, the Falklands war ended as Argentine troops surrendered to the British.

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Quote of the Day

“I believe that government is the servant of the people and not their master.”

David Rockefeller

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Today is Franz Danzi’s birthday. 

And it’s Waylon’s too.  

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Good Morning!

Welcome to the weekend!

And I believe 6 Arrows and her husband are celebrating Anniversary #29 this weekend. 🙂

🌼 💕 So Happy Anniversary!! 💕 🌼

                           💕 💕  💕   💕  💕

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On this day in 1777 The Marquis de Lafayette arrived in the American colonies to help with their rebellion against the British.

In 1888 Congress created the Department of Labor.

In 1898 the Canadian Yukon Territory was organized.

In 1943 German spies landed on Long Island, New York and were soon captured.

And in 1971 The New York Times began publishing the “Pentagon Papers”. The articles were a secret study of America’s involvement in Vietnam.

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Quote of the Day

“There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met.”

William Butler Yeats

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Not many birthdays today, so Lindsey Stirling with Pentatonix, covering Imagine Dragons. From Lindsey Stirling

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