On this, the 28th day of July, we take a moment as a Nation to salute the brave men who once served this country in times of war and times of peace. They were known as Buffalo Soldiers. Some say this was because their hair reminded Native Americans of the hair of a buffalo, others say it was because they were admired for their fierce combat skills. Regardless, the title was one of respect and honor.
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National Days and Tortilla Wrapped Chili Dogs
Welcome to the last Thursday in July. That would make today National Chili Dog Day. I don’t know about you, but I am a big, big fan of Chili Dogs.
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Welcome to my Wild Card Wednesday. This is that day of the week when anything and everything goes – where the wind blows if you will. Every day of the week has its own signature – and Wednesdays are Wild.
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Today is National Buffalo Soldier Day. In 1992 Congress set this day aside to commemorate the formation of the first regular Army regiments of African American soldiers in 1866. Following the Civil War, Congress passed the Army Organization Act, creating six all-black cavalry and infantry regiments. It was the first such creation during peacetime.
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Today is National Buffalo Soldier Day. It should come as no surprise that once upon a time in America’s history, segregation existed even in the military. Although several African American regiments were raised during the Civil War as part of the Union Army, Buffalo Soldiers were established by Congress as the first peacetime all-black regiments in the regular Army.
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