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United States Semiquincentennial

Posted on June 18, 2026 | by C. | Leave a Comment

July 4th, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence – the Semiquincentennial. Happy 250th Birday America!

I remember the 200th anniversary – the Bicentannial – in 1976. We lived near Washington D. C., and we went to the Washington Monument to watch the fireworks.

There’s two organizations planning this year’s events for Americans to commemorate and celebrate. America 250 is a congressional commission established in 2016. Freedom 250 is a public-private organization created by Executive Order from President Trump.

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Saying goodbye to the queen of the sky

Posted on December 9, 2022 | by C. | Leave a Comment

After 54 years of production, Boeing rolled out its last 747 this week. The 747 was so big they called it “jumbo jet”, yet so elegant they called it the queen of the sky.

Queen Elizabeth II has died

Posted on September 9, 2022 | by C. | Leave a Comment

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest serving monarch at 70 years, has died at the age of 96. Her eldest son, Charles, is now King Charles III.

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor is also survived by her other children, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. Prince William, next in line to the throne, and Prince Harry are among her eight grandchildren. She has a dozen great-grandchildren.
Source: NBC News taken September 8, 2022

King Charles III is 73 years old. The King’s oldest son, heir apparent, William, is 40 years old, and his grandson, William’s oldest child, second in line, George, is 9 years old.