Eternal Flame at President Kennedy's Grave
25 NOV 1963 - The world was focused on Washington DC and Arlington National Cemetery, for the United States of America was paying final honors to it’s fallen President.
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For weeks, the 3d Infantry Regiment of the US Army – The Old Guard – has been on a mission within Arlington National Cemetery … The prestigious ceremonial unit, which calls Fort Myer their home since 1948, has been photographing each of the headstones within the hallowed ground of what was once the Custis-Lee estate.
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Army Day can be traced back to a little-known Defense Test Day, which was observed only twice: once in 1924 and once in 1925. Congress then disallowed any further observances of this day. In response, the Military Order of the World War under Colonel Thatcher Luquer established Army Day. Army Day was first celebrated on May 1, 1928. That date was chosen in hopes of dampening Communists’ celebration of Workers’ Day, which also occurs on May 1. But, starting in 1929, Army Day was changed to April 6, the anniversary date of the United States’ entry into World War I.
I often don’t do a blog entry about my products. However there’s a special promotion on MUGS this weekend it begins at 50% off for a few hours and then 20% off the rest of the weekend…
I was asked to develop one of The Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps. The photo is from the 2009 Old Guard Calendar which I published.
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Many of the photographs contained in the gallery have been turned into some outstanding products that make great gifts or something for yourself.
From mugs, to t-shirts to hats, tote bags, mouse pads and even custom stamps, you’re sure to find something that you’d like.
A very rare mission… with an even rarer ending…
Earlier this week another small milestone was set in history…
The Old Guard On Parade
they’re still the best kept secret!
I spent a week on a special mission. I wanted to find out peoples’ awareness in the Washington DC area. I asked about the sports teams, and most people knew without any coaching what teams they had for baseball, football, basketball, hockey and more. I also asked who would defend Washington DC if a disaster struck. I even showed photos of …
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