A Day Every American Should Celebrate

Sailor Steve · 03-04-13, 11:17 AM

I don't usually go in for the whole "This day in history" thing, because so many things happened on any given day, but today is special. A lot of things happened on March 4, but I'll only give the ones that are really important to Americans.

Working backwards (and for a good reason)...
On this day in 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt gave his legendary "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" speech.

1917: Jeanette Rankin of Montana took her seat as the first woman elected to the House of Representatives.

1908: The New York board of education banned the practice of whipping students in school.

1861: The Confederate States of America adopted the "Stars and Bars" flag. I'm not sure if that's something to celebrate, but it is certainly significant in our history.

1789: The first Congress of the United States met in New York and declared the Constitution to be in effect.

1766: The British Parliament repealed the Stamp Act, which had caused bitter and violent opposition in the Colonies

And on March 4, 1634, something happened that every American, and a lot of visitors should know - in Boston, Massachussetts, a man named Samuel Cole opened the first tavern in the American Colonies!

Herr-Berbunch · 03-04-13, 11:26 AM

I'll drink to Samuel Cole.

GT182 · 03-04-13, 12:23 PM

March 4th used to be the day of Presidential Inaugurations too, before it was changed to January 20th.

I'm glad I was born on the day the 1st tavern was opened in the colonies.

Sailor Steve · 03-04-13, 12:35 PM

Already gotcha covered!

AVGWarhawk · 03-04-13, 12:49 PM

I celebrate everyday I'm above ground.

geetrue · 03-04-13, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I don't usually go in for the whole "This day in history" thing, because so many things happened on any given day, but today is special. A lot of things happened on March 4, but I'll only give the ones that are really important to Americans.

And on March 4, 1634, something happened that every American, and a lot of visitors should know - in Boston, Massachussetts, a man named Samuel Cole opened the first tavern in the American Colonies!

Tomorrow is the real day to whoot about ...

That's the day the first prositute showed up at Samuel Cole's tavern

Simmy · 03-04-13, 03:00 PM

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it"

Wolferz · 03-04-13, 05:49 PM

are like atta boys. It only takes one oh chit to negate ten of them.

soopaman2 · 03-04-13, 06:01 PM

I am outraged on the whipping students ban.

Most if not all children need a whipping these days.

Play any MP game, and you will understand.

I love being called the n word by squeaky voiced 13 year olds, when I am pale as snow. Must be fun to use that word online under a fake name. Wouldn't say it otherwise, if thier face was on the line.

I play alot of MP games, and unwillingly get placed with teens who curse, use racial slurs, and outright have zero gamesmanship.

(SC2 is an exception, people seem to know how to behave on Starcraft)

Jimbuna · 03-04-13, 07:18 PM

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And on March 4, 1634, something happened that every American, and a lot of visitors should know - in Boston, Massachussetts, a man named Samuel Cole opened the first tavern in the American Colonies!

I'll certainly drink to that

Sailor Steve · 03-04-13, 07:22 PM

Then you and H-B can keep each other company.

Platapus · 03-04-13, 07:25 PM

Today marks my 32rd anniversary of entering Basic Training.

Looking back, it only seems like... well 32 years actually.

Sailor Steve · 03-04-13, 07:36 PM

Given the age of my kids, for me 32 years is literally a lifetime.

Actually, given my own age, 32 years is two lifetimes!

soopaman2 · 03-04-13, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Given the age of my kids, for me 32 years is literally a lifetime.

Actually, given my own age, 32 years is two lifetimes!

You are only as old as how you feel, I am 10 days from 35 and feel nearly dead.

GT182 · 03-04-13, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by geetrue

Tomorrow is the real day to whoot about ...

That's the day the first prositute showed up at Samuel Cole's tavern

I betya she was there on that very first night he opened. Ask her.

LOL

03-04-13, 11:17 AM	#1
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	A Day Every American Should Celebrate I don't usually go in for the whole "This day in history" thing, because so many things happened on any given day, but today is special. A lot of things happened on March 4, but I'll only give the ones that are really important to Americans. Working backwards (and for a good reason)... On this day in 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt gave his legendary "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" speech. 1917: Jeanette Rankin of Montana took her seat as the first woman elected to the House of Representatives. 1908: The New York board of education banned the practice of whipping students in school. 1861: The Confederate States of America adopted the "Stars and Bars" flag. I'm not sure if that's something to celebrate, but it is certainly significant in our history. 1789: The first Congress of the United States met in New York and declared the Constitution to be in effect. 1766: The British Parliament repealed the Stamp Act, which had caused bitter and violent opposition in the Colonies And on March 4, 1634, something happened that every American, and a lot of visitors should know - in Boston, Massachussetts, a man named Samuel Cole opened the first tavern in the American Colonies! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-04-13, 11:26 AM	#2
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I'll drink to Samuel Cole. __________________

03-04-13, 12:23 PM	#3
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	March 4th used to be the day of Presidential Inaugurations too, before it was changed to January 20th. I'm glad I was born on the day the 1st tavern was opened in the colonies. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

03-04-13, 12:35 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Already gotcha covered! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,254 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I celebrate everyday I'm above ground. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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Simmy Planesman Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 180 Downloads: 187 Uploads: 0	"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it"

03-04-13, 05:49 PM	#8
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Celebratory days... are like atta boys. It only takes one oh chit to negate ten of them. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

03-04-13, 06:01 PM	#9
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I am outraged on the whipping students ban. Most if not all children need a whipping these days. Play any MP game, and you will understand. I love being called the n word by squeaky voiced 13 year olds, when I am pale as snow. Must be fun to use that word online under a fake name. Wouldn't say it otherwise, if thier face was on the line. I play alot of MP games, and unwillingly get placed with teens who curse, use racial slurs, and outright have zero gamesmanship. (SC2 is an exception, people seem to know how to behave on Starcraft) __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

03-04-13, 07:22 PM	#11
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Then you and H-B can keep each other company. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-04-13, 07:25 PM	#12
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Today marks my 32rd anniversary of entering Basic Training. Looking back, it only seems like... well 32 years actually. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

03-04-13, 07:36 PM	#13
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Given the age of my kids, for me 32 years is literally a lifetime. Actually, given my own age, 32 years is two lifetimes! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo