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If George Washington could see the USA today, do you think he would be disappointed? Or, do you think he'd be pleased how far we've come?

In my opinion the release of income tax returns is much like looking at the National Inquirer on the shelf in the checkout line. It’s a colossal waste of time.

Remember The Brady Bunch with dad Mike Brady? Creator Sherwood Schwartz wanted a different actor for the father role — Gene Hackman. Yeah, I can see that. NOT!

Three Media Darlings – Calvin Coolidge did the first radio address in 1923, Harry Truman the first TV version in 1947, and George W. Bush did the first webcast in 2002.

Amazing, as it might seem, no one seems to know when the first national Memorial Day occurred.

On December 16, 1773 a group of demonstrators disguised as Indians destroyed an entire shipment of tea sent to the colonies by the East India Company.

All mothers owe a debt of gratitude to Anna Jarvis, a Philadelphia resident, who first suggested the celebration after the death of her mother.

In 1971 it was decided to move President’s Day to the third Monday in February to honor all president’s past and present. Why the change? Why did we decide to dis Washington and Lincoln’s birthdays?

Here's a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1752 – Benjamin Franklin proves that lightning is electricity (More info) 1775 – George Washington is appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army (More info)