Medal of Honor Day is a United States federal observance that is celebrated every year on March 25. It was created to honor the
"heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States." The holiday has been celebrated since 1991, when George
H. W. Bush signed Public Law 101-564 on November 15, 1990, which
was passed by the 101st U.S Congress.
George Herbert Walker Bush
(June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018)
The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory was packaged
in a customized metal case.
The "Atomic Energy Lab" kit was a must-have for any budding
scientist in 1951. With its realistic components, including uranium
ore samples and a Geiger counter, it offered an exciting glimpse
into the world of atomic energy. Unfortunately, due to safety
concerns, this educational toy was quickly banned from store
shelves. Despite its short life span, the Atomic Energy Lab"
remains one of the most iconic toys of the 1950s, representing
a time when science fiction seemed just within reach. For those
lucky enough to get their hands on it back in 1951, the $51 price
tag was well worth the experience! Gilbert originated the Erector
Set in 1913.
Gilbert cloud chamber, assembled.
For over 150 years, Swift & Company has been providing quality
beef and pork products under superior brand names to consumers nationwide.
The Swift & Company tradition began with Mr. Gustavus Swift
when he purchased a calf for $20.00 and sold the meat to his
neighbors. Mr. Swift’s innovative thinking was only the beginning.
Today, Swift & Company is an industry leader in fresh ideas,
products and technology with headquarters in Greeley, Colorado.
Gustavus Franklin Swift, Sr.
(June 24, 1839 – March 29, 1903)
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March 24, 1989: One of the worst oil spills in U.S. history began
when the supertanker Exxon Valdez, owned and operated by
the Exxon Corporation, ran aground on a reef in Prince William
Sound in southern Alaska. An estimated 11 million gallons of oil eventually spilled into the water.
Attempts to contain the massive spill were unsuccessful, and
wind and currents spread the oil more than 100 miles from its
source, eventually polluting more than 700 miles of coastline.
Hundreds of thousands of birds and animals were adversely
affected by the environmental disaster.
On March 24, 1972, The Godfather—a three-hour epic
chronicling the lives of the Corleone’s, an Italian-
American crime family led by the powerful Vito
Corleone (Marlon Brando)—was released in theaters
nationwide.
