July 27, 1775 – Foundation of U.S. Post Office
July 26, 1775. The US Continental Congress creates the United States Post Office (U.S.P.O.) in Philadelphia and of course, they appointed Benjamin Franklin to be the first Postmaster General.
July 25 ~ National Hire a Veteran Day
Around the world, our military personnel serve to protect our freedom.
And every day, hundreds of personnel leave the service in search of civilian employment.
The best way a potential employer can honor a veteran is to hire one!
July 24, 1878 ~ The Liberian Exodus
The withdraw of federal troops and the return of the Democratic Party to power in South Carolina in 1876 raised anxiety among African-Americans and an interest in the possibility of emigration to Africa.
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July 23, 1943 ~ Patton Takes Palermo
July 23, 1943 – Released at last from his straight jacket, LTG George S. Patton exercises his golden rules of war (Speed-Simplicity-Boldness) to launch an all-out drive on the Port City of Palermo in Sicily.
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