Category: History

NATIONAL SPIRIT OF ’45 Day for READERS

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Women In History

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-spirit-of-45-day-second-sunday-in-august/ On August 14, 1945, U.S. President Harry S. Truman announced that Japan had surrendered, inciting spontaneous celebrations.World Word II had officially ended.The inspiration, perseverance, and sacrifice of this Greatest Generation has become known as the Spirit of '45. That undying "can-do attitude" allowed these tested and tried people to endure, and is what, and … Continue reading NATIONAL SPIRIT OF ’45 Day for READERS

Did You KNow – The G.I. Generation

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, History, Non-Fiction & Educational

#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com and www.nornstriad.com Did you know that the G.I. Generation is another name for the Greatest Generation? These are identified as people born between 1901 until 1927. They grew up during The Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and some even endured the Spanish Flu pandemic. As if their childhood wasn't tough enough, … Continue reading Did You KNow – The G.I. Generation

MOTORSPORTS AWARENESS MONTH

by J.M. Northup, posted in History, Holidays & Observances, Motorcycles, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/motorsports-awareness-month-august/ This August observance is to bring awareness of motorsports to people in order to promote safety. Wellness specialist Beverly Beuermann-King explained it this way: “Motorsports Awareness Month was originally conceived to promote taking a friend to motorsports activities to spread the word of the excitement to be found in drag races, motocross or NASCAR. … Continue reading MOTORSPORTS AWARENESS MONTH