The Members of the Captain Johnston Blakeley 1812 Chapter Are Donating Meals and Money to the VA's Food Pantry

Want to help homeless Veterans at the Durham VA Medical Center? That’s just what Daughters in the Captain Johnston Blakeley 1812 Chapter are doing by donating meals and money to the VA’s food pantry.
At the VA’s request Daughters have delivered over $400 worth of Hormel Compleats dinners over the past year and they would like to give more in the next 12 months.
If you would like to contribute, contact Mary Ann Loss the Durham VAVS representative for the North Carolina Daughters of 1812. Her email address is:

schatzi04.genealogy@gmail.com

Thanks so much,
Mary Ann Loss

March 3rd is National Anthem Day

National Anthem Day
Date When Celebrated : Always March 3

Our National Anthem is The Star Spangled Banner. It was written by Francis Scott Key. He wrote the lyrics on September 14, 1814, during the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. It was originally called “Defence of Fort McHenry”. There were many patriotic songs, and The Star Spangled Banner became another one of them, one that struck at the heart of Americans, and gained popularity over the years. But, for a long time, America did not have an official national anthem.

It wasn't until over 100 years later, that The Star Spangled Banner became our national anthem. On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional resolution officially making “The Star Spangled Banner” the national anthem of the United States of America

On this special day, proudly fly the USA flag at your home and place of business. Take this as an opportunity to sing the National Anthem, or listen to it being sung. And, look for chances to show your patriotism.
Information taken from the internet.
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