THIS IS THE BILL OF RIGHTS DAY

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On December 15, 1791 Virginia became the final state to ratify the first
ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These were incorporated into
the Constitution and became the Bill of Rights. In 1941 President
Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed December 15th as a day to honor
America’s freedoms.

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FLYING ACE BORN ON THIS DATE IN 1912

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World War ll U.S. Marine Corps pilot Gregory “Pappy”
Boyington was born in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho and
moved with his family to Tacoma, Washington. His
initial flying was with the Flying  Tigers and was 
later commander of the famous Black Sheep
Squadron. He died on January 11, 1988. He
was 75.

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Boyington being awarded the Medal Of Honor in 1945
by President Harry S. Truman.
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                       Boyington’s Corsair F-4U.

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                     ”Pappy” shortly before his death.

 

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PORTLAND’S ‘’HOOVERVILLE’’ ~ 1936

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A shanty town built by homeless people during the
Depression. It was named after President Herbert
Hoover who many blamed for the Depression.

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FORD’S CONFIRMATION ON THIS DATE IN 1973

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President Nixon (left) with Gerald Ford following his confirmation
as the 40th Vice President of the United States. The previous
Vice President, Spiro Agnew had resigned the office. 
 

 

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DAUGHTER OF JFK IS NOW 53

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Author and attorney Caroline Kennedy is the only
surviving child of President John F. Kennedy and
First Lady Jacqueline.

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