The First Muster of the National Guard took place in the spring 1637 when
three regiments were established within the colony to defend against
enemy attack and preserve settlements in the English militia tradition.

The military organization we know today as the National Guard came into existence
with a direct declaration on December 13, 1636. On this date, the Massachusetts General Court in Salem, for the first time in the history of the North American
continent, established that all able-bodied men between the ages of 16 and 60
were required to join the militia. The North, South, and East Regiments were
established with this order. The decree excluded ministers and judges. Simply
stated, citizen-soldiers who mustered for military training could be and would
be called upon to fight when needed.

Happy Birthday to all members of the National Guard!

George Harrison accepted the invitation of President Gerald Ford’s
son Jack to attend lunch at the White House, thus being the first
Beatle to do so. Later that same day, Ford met with Peter Frampton.

(L to R) Curly Joe DeRita, Moe Howard, and Larry Fine

President  Roosevelt signing the declaration of war on Japan, Dec. 8, 1941.