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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Post 8336 Auxiliary - Thu Aug 20, 3:00 PM
Veterans of Foreign Wars Elwood Perkins Post 8336 meeting - Thu Aug 20, 8:00 PM
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Quote of the day

Quote of the Day
  • Herman Melville
    It's worth a fellow's while to be born into the world, if only to fall right asleep.

This Day in History

This Day in History
  • The Republic of Upper Volta, Now Burkina Faso, Gains Independence (1960)
    In the European scramble for African territory in the late 19th century, France took control of the region that is now Burkina Faso. During World War I, however, the area was torn apart by violent opposition to colonial rule. To prevent continued uprisings, it was named a separate territory, Upper Volta, in 1919. When anti-colonial agitation resumed after World War II, the area became a republic, achieving full independence two years later in 1960. After what was "Upper Volta" named?

Word of the Day

Word of the Day
  • fishgig
    Definition: (noun) An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish. Synonyms: lance, spear. Usage: I gently slid the salmon off my fishgig and passed it to my son, who placed it with the rest of the day's catch.

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