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Happy Daylight Savings time!

On July 1, 1908, residents of Port Arthur, Ontario turned their clocks forward one hour, implementing the world’s first daylight saving time. Other parts of Canada followed suit; by 1918, most of the country used daylight saving time. Today 70 countries, including the United States use this seasonal time change. 2026 is the 109th year that the United States has implemented daylight saving time. Continue the tradition, whether you love it or hate it, by springing forward tomorrow!

-Ranger Rachel

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One of our most popular programs was on the life and influence of Frances Perkins. The kindle version is on sale now, and paperback/ audio version also available!

The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins, Social Security, Unemployment Insurance,and the Minimum Wage “Kirstin Downey’s lively, substantive and—dare I say—inspiring new biography of Perkins . . . not only illuminates Perkins’ career but also deepens the known contradictions of Roosevelt’s character.” —Maureen Corrigan, One of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s closest friends and the firs...

Who’s watching the Olympics and what is your favorite event? ⛸️🛷❄️

From our friends at FDR!

It's National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Did you know that FDR's cousins were champion tennis players?

Ellen and her sister Grace were both avid tennis players, embracing the game in its infancy. They won the US National Championships (now the US Open) doubles title in 1890.

Today we honor Nancy Hanks Lincoln on her birthday.

Born in 1784, Nancy was Abraham Lincoln’s mother and a steady, compassionate presence in his early life, known for her intelligence, kindness, and strong values. Though she died in 1818 when Abraham was just nine, her influence shaped the man, and leader, he became.

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The 1950s was full of midcentury style and flair, and that included dresses and dancing! Come and learn all about the most popular 1950s dresses, and the dances that they inspired OR the dances that inspired their style! Right here, Facebook Live and Zoom on February 25th at 6pm central time! Zoom registration link below!

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U2dSil3yS0qAqao9eJlX8A

The National Mall is one of the best outdoor classrooms in the world, and our park rangers are amazing teachers. Sharing stories of the people and events that shaped American history, ranger programs can be a terrific part of any Washington, D.C. visit. Click here for dates and details: www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Photo by National Park Service.

By 10am on December 7th 1941, the attack was over. In its place was a stunned island and a shocked nation. Local O’ahu residents’ lives changed drastically in the previous two hours and would continue to be impacted for years to come. Many of the servicemen and -women who survived the attack would go on to fight through the end of World War II and beyond. But at this hour, battleships, airfields, and the harbor were still on fire and men were fighting for their lives. In honor of all who were lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor, please join us in a moment of silence. Video Credit: Taps played at the USS Utah Memorial, NPS/ G. Kaestner #findyourpark #encuentratuparque #pearlharbornps #phnm #7dec1941 #rememberpearlharbor #buildingpathwaystopeace

Thank you to all of our Veterans!
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