https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/september-17 U.S. Constitution On September 17, 1787, members of the Constitutional Convention signed the final draft of the Constitution. Two days earlier, when a final vote was called, Edmund Randolph called for another convention to carefully review the Constitution as it stood. This motion, supported by George Mason and Elbridge Gerry, was voted down and […]
The United States Air Force's 77th birthday will be on September 18, 2024. The day commemorates the establishment of the Air Force as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947. President Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947, which created the Department of Defense and established the Air Force as an […]
https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/National-Pow-Mia-Recognition-Day/ Recognized the third Friday in September. The American Legion is involved in many efforts to honor and recognize prisoners of war (POWs) and those missing in action (MIAs), including: • National POW/MIA Recognition Day The American Legion was instrumental in establishing this day, which is observed on the third Friday of September each year. […]
Space is limited and class frequently fills up. Tennessee Legion College Location: Department of Tennessee's Headquarters, 318 Donelson Pike Date: Saturday and Sunday, September 28, 29, 2024 Time: 8:00 AM Duration: 2 Days Contact: PDC Stephen Weismann Application Form: https://www.tennesseelegion.org/files/2024_Tennessee_Legion_College_Application.pdf
Each year on Gold Star Mother's Day the United States president calls on all Americans to display the nation's flag and hold appropriate meetings to publicly express their love, sorrow, and reverence towards Gold Star Mothers and their families. Government buildings are also required to display the flag. American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. is an […]
We have grown to near 260 members and continue to welcome veterans of all our Armed Forces to join us. We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday 6-8 pm at the Mt Juliet Senior Activity Center. 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd - Click for directions This is located next door to the Church of Christ. […]
2024 - About the Buddy Check Program Semi-annual outreach to Post 281 members. Are you OK? Do you need any assistance?
The United States Navy's 249th birthday will be on October 13, 2024. The Continental Congress established the Navy on October 13, 1775, with the intention of using a small fleet of privateers to attack British commerce and weaken British naval power. In 1972, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt officially recognized October 13 […]
Significance of Columbus Day 2024 Columbus Day 2024 is an annual federal American holiday that occurs on the second Monday in October each year. Columbus Day 2024 is a day that commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas and his discovery of America on October 12, 1492. History of Columbus Day People, throughout […]
Charlie Daniel's Park Saturday, October 19th from 11am-3pm Rainout date: TBD Registration Opens: Sept. 2nd, 2024 *Limited Vendors* **NO SALES VENDORS( except for food trucks), strictly FREE PROMOTIONAL** FREE admission: Costume Contests, Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Vendor Booths, and LOTS OF FREE CANDY!!!! Costume Contest Times are approximate. Please arrive early. 11:00 AM ---Pets […]