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  • Veterans Day 2024 image of saluting soldier silhouette with US flag in background, generated by AI

    Veterans Day 2024: Honoring Veterans

    Happy Veterans Day 2024! Celebrating the Contributions of All, with Special Recognition of Women in the Armed Forces On Veterans Day 2024, we unite as a nation to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces. This day provides an opportunity to […]

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  • Labor Day 2024: A Celebration of Workers and the Future of the American Workforce

    Labor Day 2024: A Celebration of Workers and the Future of the American Workforce

    Labor Day 2024, celebrated on the first Monday of September – September 2nd this year – is more than just the unofficial end of summer. It’s a day dedicated to honoring the contributions of American workers who have built, sustained, and advanced the nation. As we observe Labor Day 2024, it’s an opportune time to […]

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  • Bureau of Engraving and Printing engraved vignette of John Trumbull’s painting Declaration of Independence (c. 1818). Engraving by Frederick Girsch. Scanned from an original impression, part of a Treasury Department presentation album of portraits and vignettes (c. 1902), possibly presented to Lyman Gage. (Epson 10000XL scanner @2400dpi). For Independence Day 2024 Blog Post

    Independence Day 2024: Celebrating the Foundations of Democracy

    As we gather to celebrate Independence Day 2024, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the extraordinary principles that form the bedrock of our democracy. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States are not merely historical documents; they are the living framework of a great experiment in governance, where the rule […]

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  • Thank you for your service! Image of U.S. Coast Guard families and service members in New York City Veterans Day Parade, also used for Memorial Day 2024 blog post

    Memorial Day 2024: A Time for Reflection and Gratitude

    Memorial Day 2024: A Time for Reflection and Gratitude Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a solemn day of remembrance for the men and women who have died in military service to the United States. This year, as we gather with family and friends on May 27, 2024, we are reminded […]

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  • Embracing the Spirit of Renewal: Easter Celebration Amidst Joy and Hope

    Embracing the Spirit of Renewal: Easter Celebration Amidst Joy and Hope

    As we gather with loved ones for Easter celebrations, it’s a time for reflection, renewal, and rejoicing. Easter, celebrated by Christians around the world, commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, symbolizing hope, rebirth, and the triumph of light over darkness. In the midst of colorful Easter eggs, joyful gatherings, and delectable feasts, let us delve […]

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  • Image of an ACHIEVEMENT "word cloud" for Setting SMART Goals Amid Great Expectations for New Year Resolutions

    Happy New Year! Setting SMART Goals Amid Great Expectations for New Year Resolutions

      SMART Goals, Great Expectations, & New Year Resolutions for a Happy New Year 2024! Goals and expectations, while closely related, have distinct meanings and applications, especially in personal, professional, and organizational contexts. Please get out a pad to write your thoughts as you review the following as soon as you have any inkling that […]

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  • Image of a wrapped gift with a thank you card to illustrate a blog on the "Spirit of Giving"

    Happy Thanksgiving 2023, and let’s emphasize the spirit of giving!

    Happy Thanksgiving 2023, and let’s emphasize the spirit of giving! As we celebrate this special day of gratitude, we can emphasize the spirit of giving – reflecting on how we can continue to make a positive impact in our families, among our friends, and in our larger communities. Here are some ideas for acts of […]

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  • Photo of child reaching for a US flag for post about Independence Day 2023 - Toward a more perfect union

    Happy Independence Day 2023 – Toward A More Perfect Union

    The phrase “toward a more perfect union” comes from the Preamble of the United States Constitution, a document that embodies the ideals of freedom, liberty, and justice that we celebrate every 4th of July. This phrase captures the aspirational nature of the American project, an ongoing endeavor to create a nation that continually improves and […]

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