A visit to the National World War II Museum is both sad and uplifting

Some of you may have noticed my absence over the past week. That is because I made my first visit to New Orleans. The city is beautiful, although a bit overwhelming, because it hits every one of your senses. However, what I want to write about here is not New Orleans generally, but, more specifically, … More A visit to the National World War II Museum is both sad and uplifting

Presidents’ Day–George Washington’s Birthday – February 20, 2023

American Minute with Bill Federer Presidents’ Day is actually Washington’s birthday, recognized by an Act of Congress for government offices in Washington, D.C., in 1879, and for all federal offices in 1885. In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to create more three-day weekends moved the observance of Washington’s birthday to the third Monday in February. As Abraham Lincoln was also born in February, so many States include … More Presidents’ Day–George Washington’s Birthday – February 20, 2023