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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Post 8336 Auxiliary - Thu Jan 16, 2:00 PM
Veterans of Foreign Wars Elwood Perkins Post 8336 meeting - Thu Jan 16, 7:00 PM
American Legion Diamond Jubilee Post 75 - Tue Jan 28, 7:00 PM

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Quote of the day

Quote of the Day
  • Washington Irving
    When friends grow cold, and the converse of intimates languishes into vapid civility and commonplace, these [books] only continue the unaltered countenance of happier days, and cheer us with that true friendship which never deceived hope nor deserted sorrow. Discuss

This Day in History

This Day in History
  • President Lyndon B. Johnson Declares a "War on Poverty" (1964)
    During his first State of the Union address, President Johnson outlined a vast program of economic and social welfare legislation designed to create what he termed the "Great Society." As part of this platform, Johnson called for a nationwide "War on Poverty" in response to a high national poverty rate. Johnson's call led Congress to pass the Economic Opportunity Act, legislation that established an agency to administer federal funds targeted against poverty. Did it work? Discuss

Word of the Day

Word of the Day
  • ataractic
    Definition: (adjective) Of or relating to a drug or other agent that has a tranquilizing effect. Synonyms: sedative, tranquilizing. Usage: Valium has an ataractic effect that is useful in treating tension and anxiety. Discuss

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