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THE MOTTO…’’GOD, HOME, AND COUNTRY”

Daughters Of The American Revolution – Let's rag

The Daughters of the American Revolution, comprised of
women in the United States and around the world who
descend from patriots of the nation’s fight for it’s
independence, was
founded in Washington, D.C. on
this day in history, Oct. 11, 1890.

The    groups website says,The DAR "is a nonprofit, non-
political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated
to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and
securing America’s future through better education for
children."

The patriotic all-female organization devoted to ‘God, Home
and Country’ has 190,000 members worldwide.

Daughter's of the American Revolution headquarters photo circa 1890-1900 | American revolution ...
The Daughters of the American Revolution headquarters
photo (1890 – 1900).

Trenton Mayor speaks at DAR Chapter gathering

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NAVY SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED ON THIS DAY

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The Naval School was founded in Annapolis, Maryland in the wake
of a shocking scandal at sea on this day in history, Oct. 10, 1845.

The renowned military institute was renamed the U.S. Naval
Academy
in 1850.

The school was established following the discovery of a planned
mutiny on the Atlantic Ocean aboard
U.S. Navy brig Somers. 

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U.S. Naval Academy in 1853.


The 17th U.S. Secretary of the Navy
(1845 – 1846)

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Civil War hero Admiral David Dixon Porter
became superintendent in 1865.

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USS Constitution and Santee tied up in the background.
Other ships not identified.

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RED CROSS AID FOR WAR WOUNDED IN 1864

Small Geneva Convention poster, illustrating the First Geneva ...

The Geneva Convention of 1864 for the Amelioration of the
Condition of the Wounded and Sick of Armies in the Field
was adopted by 12 nations meeting in Geneva.

The agreement, advocated by Swiss humanitarian Jean-
Henri Dunant,
called for nonpartisan care to the sick and
wounded
in times of war and provided for the neutrality
of medical personnel. It also proposed the use of an
international emblem to mark medical personnel and
supplies.

In honor of Dunant’s nationality, a red cross on a white
background—the Swiss flag in reverse—was chosen. The
organization became known as the International Committee
of the
Red Cross. In 1901, Dunant was awarded the first
Nobel Peace Prize.

The Signing of the First Geneva Convention, 150 Years Ago Today - Big Think
The signing of the first Geneva Convention.

First Geneva Convention, Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen: United for Human ...

Savaliya Group honors the vision of the first Nobel Peace Prize winner and the founder of Red ...
(8 May 1828 – 30 October 1910)

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ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED ON THIS DAY

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The U.S. Congress passed legislation establishing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a civilian
agency responsible for coordinating America’s activities in
space, on July 29, 1958.

NASA has since sponsored space expeditions, both human
and mechanical, that have yielded vital information about the
solar system and universe.        
         

It has also launched numerous earth-orbiting satellites that have
been instrumental in everything from weather forecasting to
navigation to global communications.

NASA was created in response to the Soviet Union’s October 4,
1957 launch of its first satellite, Sputnik I.

       

On this day in history, July 29, President Eisenhower signed bill creating NASA | Fox News
President Eisenhower with Hugh Dryden and T. Keith
Glennan, August 19, 1958. Eisenhower (center) swears
in Dr. T. Keith Glennan (right) as the first administrator
of NASA, and Dr. Hugh Dryden (left) as deputy
administrator.

Apollo 11 footprint on the moon - Stock Image - S380/0305 - Science Photo Library

H Nasa - Lulu Sisely

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MOVEMENT FOUNDED ON THIS DAY IN 1865

Great Falls chapter of the Salvation Army needs bell-ringers

In the East End of London on July 2, 1865, revivalist preacher
William Booth and his wife Catherine
established the Christian
Mission, later known as the Salvation Army
.

Determined to wage war against the evils of poverty and
religious indifference with military efficiency, Booth modeled
his Methodist sect after the British army, labeling uniformed
ministers as “officers” and new members as “recruits.”

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Salvation Army Red Shield Logo - LogoDix

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