Category Archives: History

National Day of Prayer

Posted on May 5, 2016 by vanbraman

Today was the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer is an old tradition dating back to the Continental Congress. However, the law establishing it was not enacted until 1952. There have also been long periods of time … Continue reading →

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A Day of Remembrance

Posted on May 3, 2016 by vanbraman

Sundown on Wednesday marks the beginning of Yom Hashoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day. This is a day when I think of the different sites that I have visited that are connected to the Holocaust. The memorial above is in Berlin … Continue reading →

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