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BIDEN MAKES BIG PUSH FOR FUTURE VOTES

White House Pride Biden
President Joe Biden speaks at the Pride Month 2023 event
held on the White House lawn, June 10, 2023.
(White House)

The president called the LGBT community "the bravest and      
most inspiring" people he’s ever met, calling them an example
for the entire world to follow. He also specifically noted his
intense support for "LGBTQ children" and "transgender
children."

"You’re some of the bravest and most inspiring people I’ve ever
known. And I’ve known a lot of good folks," Biden said. "You set
an example for the nation — and quite frankly for the world."

Pride Month 2023 Biden White House
A "Progress Pride Flag" is hung from the balcony of the       
White House between two American Flags at President
Biden’s Pride Month 2023 event, June 10, 2023.
(White House)

(6-11-23) – President Joe Biden’s administration is receiving
backlash online over its Pride Month display at the White
House on Sunday as many Twitter users are saying it violates
the U.S. Flag Code.

U.S. Flag Code §7. (e), which reads, "The flag of the United
States of America should be at the center and at the highest
point of the group when a number of flags of States or
localities or pennants of societies are grouped and displayed
from staffs."

pride

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FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN RECEIVES AWARD

Meet Sgt. William Carney: The First African American Medal of Honor Recipient | Gunner's Mate ...

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Sgt. William H. Carney was the first African American to be
awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military
decoration, on this day in history, May 23, 1900, for his
efforts at protecting
the American flag during the Civil War. 
History.com.

Born as a slave in February of 1840, William Carney’s father
managed to escape and make his way north via the
Underground Railroad, ultimately earning the funds to
purchase his wife and son’s freedom.

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ALAMO DEFENDERS CALL FOR HELP IN 1836

On this day in Western History: Feb. 23, 1836 – The Siege of the Alamo ...

    On February 24, 1836, in San Antonio, Texas, Colonel William
    Travis issued a call for help on behalf of the Texan troops
    defending the Alamo, an old Spanish mission and fortress
    under siege by the Mexican army.

    Though Santa Ana’s 5,000 troops heavily outnumbered the
    several hundred Texans, Travis and his men determined
    not to give up. On February 24, they answered Santa Ana’s
    call for surrender with a bold shot from the Alamo’s cannon.

    Furious, the Mexican general ordered his forces to launch a
    siege. Travis immediately recognized his disadvantage and
    sent out several messages via couriers asking for some
    reinforcements. Addressing one of the pleas to “The People
    of
    Texas and All Americans in the World,” Travis signed off
    with the now-famous phrase “Victory or Death.”
     

    William Travis - Remember The Alamo
    William Barret "Buck" Travis
    (August 1, 1809 – March 6, 1836)

    1824 Alamo Flag 3x5ft Battle of the Alamo Flag Historical Texas Alamo Flag - Picture 1 of 2
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    Brett Weiss: Words of Wonder: Phil Collins Remembers the Alamo

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    U.S. FLAG RAISED ON IWO JIMA IN 1945

    Lot - JOSEPH ROSENTHAL

    Six United States Marines raised the American flag atop Mount
    Suribachi amid horrific combat on Iwo Jima, the intense wartime
    scene captured in perfect angle and frame by photographer
    Joseph Rosenthal, on this day in history, Feb. 23, 1945.
     

    Lesser-Known Images Tell The Real Story Behind That Iconic Iwo Jima Photo, Taken 70 Years Ago ...

    PRODUCTO 2010: Joe Rosenthal
    Joseph John Rosenthal (October 9, 1911 – August 20, 2006)

    This is what happened to the Marines who raised the flag at Iwo Jima - We Are The Mighty

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    UKRAINE DECLARED INDEPENDENCE IN 1918

    26/01/1918: Ukraine tuyên bố độc lập

    Soon after the Bolsheviks seized control in immense, troubled
    Russia in November 1917 and moved towards negotiating peace
    with the Central Powers, the former Russian state of Ukraine
    declared its total independence.

    UKRAINIAN blogs - YouTube
    Ukraine Flag in 1918.

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