Celebrating Washington’s Birthday — a Brief Look Back at Washington’s Navy

Happy Washington’s birthday, or close to Washington’s birthday, at any rate. Since 1879, the third Monday in February has been celebrated as a federal holiday in the United States in honor of the Founding Father George Washington, who led the Continental Army to … Continue reading

Happy Presidents’ Day – Lincoln’s Improved Camel Patent

In the United States, today is “Presidents’ Day,”  a national holiday on the third Monday of February, falling between Lincoln’s (February 12th) and Washington’s (February 22) birthdays.  Here is an updated repost of the tale of a patent granted to … Continue reading