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Did you know that this today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day? First established in 1984 by President Reagan, it was created to recognize and honor the sacrifices and contributions of military spouses. These men and women are described as “the silent heroes who are essential to the strength of the nation and they serve our country just like their loved ones.” It’s celebrated annually on the Friday before Mother’s Day with events on military bases worldwide and is part of the National Military Appreciation Month activities. Thank you military spouses for all you do for your family and country! Learn […]

I had no idea how significant the dates of May 8th and May 9th are to WWII history. Seventy-two years ago, people all over the world were celebrating the end of the war in Europe as Germany finally agreed to an unconditional surrender. The surrender documents, signed at General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s headquarters in Reims, France, stated that the hostilities would end and the conditions would go into effect at 12:01 am on May 9, 1945 which was 9:01 am, May 8 in Washington, DC. A separate German surrender to Russia was also signed at Karlshorst near Berlin on May […]

Many entertainers popular during the war years just happened to be born in May including Kate Smith, Bing Crosby, Irving Berlin, John Wayne and Bob Hope. They provided uplifting entertainment to the troops with their U.S.O. productions and radio shows often broadcasted via shortwave to remote locations. Kate Smith known as The First Lady of Radio was one of the most popular singers of her time and recorded 3000 songs, more than any other performer. Born on May 1, 1909, she is best known for God Bless America written for her by Irving Berlin. It soon became the unofficial national […]

What events do you typically celebrate in May? Perhaps you thought of Mother’s Day, Memorial Day or even, school graduations. Yet if you had a copy of Chase’s Calendar of Events, The Ultimate Go-to Guide for Special Days, Weeks and Months, which is my new best friend, you would have discovered many, many events to celebrate. Some are obscure, others funny and some are very surprising. I always enjoy exploring each month’s selections as they are both educational and enlightening. But I was especially excited to learn about National Military Appreciation Month which is celebrated each May. Did you know […]