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[unionofeagles]

The Washington DC cherry trees were a gift from Japan to commemorate the growing friendship between the two countries. Over 3000 trees arrived in Seattle on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1912, and they were shipped to Washington by railroad. The first trees were planted on March 27, 1912 by First Lady Helen Taft and the wife of the Japanese ambassador, Viscountess Chinda. - - - - - #quotes #quotesdaily #patrioticquotes #americanquotes #interestingfacts #patriotism #patriotic #americanpatriots #americanhistory #ushistory #ingodwetrust #freedom #unitedstates #american #americanstories #unionofeagles #epluribusunum #cherrytrees #washingtoncherryblossom #pearlharbor #washingtondc #tidalbasin #washingtondccherryblossoms #potomacriver #potomac #washingtondctrip #washingtondchistory (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCwT9BEBGZi/?igshid=1ia10m3foaiqd

[unionofeagles]

The Arlington Memorial Bridge was first proposed in 1886 but was never built due to political divides over the design and purpose of the structure. After the opening of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier caused heavy traffic issues in 1921, the bridge’s construction finally began in 1925 and was completed in 1932 in time for the bicentennial of George Washington’s birth. - - - - - #quotes #quotesdaily #patrioticquotes #americanquotes #interestingfacts #patriotism #patriotic #americanpatriots #americanhistory #ushistory #ingodwetrust #freedom #unitedstates #american #unionofeagles #epluribusunum #arlingtonmemorialbridge #bridges #lincolnmemorial #washingtondc #arlingtonnationalcemetery #tomboftheunknownsoldier #potomacriver #potomac (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtVDVmB_m_/?igshid=78m5m6gtrk7v

[unionofeagles]

Members of the armed forces are encouraged to salute Medal of Honor recipients out of respect and courtesy regardless of rank or status. This is one of the few instances a member of the military will receive salutes from others of a higher rank. - - - - - #quotes #quotesdaily #patrioticquotes #americanquotes #interestingfacts #patriotism #patriotic #americanhistory #ushistory #ingodwetrust #freedom #unitedstates #american #unionofeagles #epluribusunum #medalofhonor #medalofhonorday #medalofhonorrecipient #usmilitary (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCl-4L5B2B_/?igshid=1gj4em5bzvwj9

[unionofeagles]

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[unionofeagles]

In 1971, Congress attempted to create a bill that would present former President Truman the Medal of Honor, but Truman blocked every attempt to pass the bill declaring “I don’t consider that I have done anything which would be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise.” He believed the Medal of Honor should solely be awarded to those who served in the military and exhibited extreme valor in combat. By giving him the Medal, it would reduce its importance and he would not allow that. President Truman died the next year. - - - - - #quotes #quotesdaily #patrioticquotes #americanquotes #patriotism #patriotic #americanhistory #ingodwetrust #freedom #unitedstates #american #unionofeagles #epluribusunum #medalofhonor #harrytruman #presidenttruman (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUYN4Xl5Js/?igshid=a8uvakcx6qb1

[americansnippets]

Today's Great American Quote is from American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou. . #greatamerican #greatamericanquotes #americanquotes #quoteoftheday #americandream #heroes https://www.instagram.com/p/B-cHdaQh40a/?igshid=1382af4t8b2hw

[amlitlover]

Common Sense published today in 1776

“A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right." --- Thomas Paine https://americanliterature.com/author/thomas-paine/book/common-sense/summary

[scoggin24]

America is not just a country, it's an idea. --Bono #americanflag #america #sunset #bono #americanquotes #usa #unitedstates