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May 25

Frenchman’s Flat, Nevada - Atomic Cannon Test - History’s first atomic artillery shell fired from the Army’s new 280-mm artillery gun. Hundreds of high ranking Armed Forces officers and members of Congress are present. The fireball ascending, 05/23/1953 (Ed. note - Although  the caption provided with the photo states 5/23/1953, most records indicate this test occurred on May 25, 1953.)

Frenchman’s Flat, Nevada - Atomic Cannon Test - History’s first atomic artillery shell fired from the Army’s new 280-mm artillery gun. Hundreds of high ranking Armed Forces officers and members of Congress are present. The fireball ascending, 05/23/1953

(Ed. note - Although  the caption provided with the photo states 5/23/1953, most records indicate this test occurred on May 25, 1953.)

(Source: research.archives.gov)

May 24

ourpresidents: POW Week at the Nixon Library A sheriff-led motorcade will escort Vietnam POWs to the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, California at 12:30PM PT.  Their arrival at the Library coincides with the 40th anniversary of President Nixon’s POW homecoming dinner at the White House.  An All-American Homecoming is a new exhibit at the Nixon Library about the POWs visit to the White House.  The event occurred on May 24, 1973, and it remains the largest dinner ever held at the White House. This week, the Nixon Foundation is hosting a series of events to celebrate the POWs.  Tomorrow evening, on the anniversary of the original White House homecoming, the Foundation will hold a reunion dinner for the POWs in the Nixon Library’s “East Room.”  The original menu will be recreated, including American comfort foods like sirloin steak and potatoes.  Learn more about POW Week at the Nixon Library through the Nixon Foundation. Photo: Entertainers sing “God Bless America” to the returned POW troops at the White House.  From L-R: Phyllis Diller, Former Miss America Mary Ann Mobley, actress Joey Heatherton, President Nixon, Songwriter Irving Berlin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Pat Nixon and Comedian Bob Hope. 5/24/73.

ourpresidents:

POW Week at the Nixon Library

A sheriff-led motorcade will escort Vietnam POWs to the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, California at 12:30PM PT.  Their arrival at the Library coincides with the 40th anniversary of President Nixon’s POW homecoming dinner at the White House. 

An All-American Homecoming is a new exhibit at the Nixon Library about the POWs visit to the White House.  The event occurred on May 24, 1973, and it remains the largest dinner ever held at the White House. This week, the Nixon Foundation is hosting a series of events to celebrate the POWs. 

Tomorrow evening, on the anniversary of the original White House homecoming, the Foundation will hold a reunion dinner for the POWs in the Nixon Library’s “East Room.”  The original menu will be recreated, including American comfort foods like sirloin steak and potatoes. 


Learn more about POW Week at the Nixon Library through the Nixon Foundation.

Photo: Entertainers sing “God Bless America” to the returned POW troops at the White House.  From L-R: Phyllis Diller, Former Miss America Mary Ann Mobley, actress Joey Heatherton, President Nixon, Songwriter Irving Berlin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Pat Nixon and Comedian Bob Hope. 5/24/73.

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You told LJ about over 390 of your favorite Tumblrs. Here they are, from most to least popular:

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  2. libraryjournal, with 16 mentions
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  9. motherjones, with five mentions
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May 23

usnatarchivesexhibits: JIM WALTER, NATURALIST WITH EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK COUNTS LOGGERHEAD TURTLE EGGS AND RE-SETS THE NEST, 08/1972 From the Records of the Environmental Protection Agency (12/02/1970-) Today is World Sea Turtle Day! Along the seashore, it’s lights out at night during the months of May to September to protect the nesting sea turtles. Source: http://go.usa.gov/2weJ

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JIM WALTER, NATURALIST WITH EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK COUNTS LOGGERHEAD TURTLE EGGS AND RE-SETS THE NEST, 08/1972

From the Records of the Environmental Protection Agency (12/02/1970-)

Today is World Sea Turtle Day! Along the seashore, it’s lights out at night during the months of May to September to protect the nesting sea turtles.

Source: http://go.usa.gov/2weJ

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May 21

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American Red Cross in Great Britain. One unit of the famous “Flying Squadron” priding themselves on being able to get under way within three minutes of the time a call is received. American Red Cross., ca. 1918 Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross on May 21, 1881, after her experience with the International Red Cross in Europe, focused on providing disaster relief and support for military veterans, still core parts of their mission today.

American Red Cross in Great Britain. One unit of the famous “Flying Squadron” priding themselves on being able to get under way within three minutes of the time a call is received. American Red Cross., ca. 1918

Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross on May 21, 1881, after her experience with the International Red Cross in Europe, focused on providing disaster relief and support for military veterans, still core parts of their mission today.

(Source: arcweb.archives.gov)

May 20

A vintage 1970s Levi’s display, courtesy of #Documerica, on the anniversary of their patent for an “improvement in fastening pocket openings.” usnatarchivesexhibits: LEVI JEANS DISPLAY CASE From the Records of the Environmental Protection Agency (12/02/1970-) Today is the 140th anniversary of the Levi’s jeans patent! Keeping their enduring popularity as a blue jeans company from their establishment through today.

A vintage 1970s Levi’s display, courtesy of #Documerica, on the anniversary of their patent for an “improvement in fastening pocket openings.”

usnatarchivesexhibits:

LEVI JEANS DISPLAY CASE

From the Records of the Environmental Protection Agency (12/02/1970-)

Today is the 140th anniversary of the Levi’s jeans patent! Keeping their enduring popularity as a blue jeans company from their establishment through today.

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