Two Reasons to Party Today

First, it's Flag Day. I love this anecdote:

On June 14, Theodore Roosevelt was dining outside Philadelphia, when he noticed a man wiping his nose with what he thought was the American Flag. In outrage, Roosevelt picked up a small wooden rod and began to whip the man for "defacing the symbol of America." After about five or six strong whacks, he noticed that the man was not wiping his nose with a flag, but with a blue handkerchief with white stars. Upon realization of this, he apologized to the man, but hit him once more for making him "riled up with national pride."

LOL, Teddy was one interesting guy

Second, it's the Army's Birthday:



The 7 Army Core Values

1. Loyalty – Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and fellow Soldiers.
2. Duty – Fulfill your obligations.
3. Respect – Treat others as they should be treated.
4. Selfless Service – Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own.
5. Honor – Live the Army Values.
6. Integrity – Do what's right, both legally and morally.
7. Personal Courage – Face fear, danger, or adversity, both physical and moral.

Thanks to the Scalawag for the pic.

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