24 August 2019

On this date in . . .
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1891 – Thomas Edison patents the motion picture camera.  

AND IN MILITARY HISTORY
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1909 – Workers started pouring concrete for Panama Canal.
1912 – US passed an anti-gag law giving federal employees the right to petition government.
1912 – By an act of Congress, Alaska was given a territorial legislature of two houses.
1912 – Launching of USS Jupiter, first electrically propelled Navy ship. This collier will later be converted in to the first US Aircraft Carrier, the USS Langly.
1942 – The Battle of the Eastern Solomons. US Task Force 61, commanded by Admiral Fletcher is comprised of the American aircraft carriers Saratoga, Enterprise and Wasp. The Japanese split their forces into two, Admiral Nagumo commanding the Zuikaku and Shokaku and Admiral Hara, the Ryujo. Both forces are attempting to cover the ferrying of supplies to the respective forces on Guadalcanal.

Navy League Motto

1.  To enhance the morale of active-duty personnel and their families,
2.  To inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services, and
3.  To support youth through programs that expose young people to the values of our sea services.

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
11/11/11
Oak Harbor High School