Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the
United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the
Second Continental Congress.

Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the
United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the
Second Continental Congress.


Skin Bracer aftershave was launched by Mennen in 1931, and manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive following its purchase of
Mennen in 1992. Two additional variants of Skin Bracer,
Cooling Blue and Cool Spice were once sold but are now
discontinued.
On this day in history, May 30, 1868, the first Decoration Day —
a precursor to Memorial Day — was celebrated.
Originally known as Decoration Day, from early traditions of
decorating graves with flags, flowers and wreaths, Memorial
Day is a day for remembrance to honor those who have died
in service to our country.
According to PBS,"This was first widely observed on May 30,
1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the
Republic, an organization of former Union sailors and soldiers," according to PBS.
John Alexander Logan (1826 – 1886)


