With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, a look at the holiday’s history in New Jersey newspapers seemed apt. While celebrations honoring fathers have existed in different forms around the globe at various points, the celebration that we know in…
Tag: Chronicling America
Celebrating Flag Day
Since June 14th marks Flag Day every year, it seemed like a good idea to take a look at the holiday as it was celebrated in New Jersey’s newspapers. Flag Day is celebrated in honor of the June 14, 1777…
The Construction of the Lincoln Memorial
May 30th marks the 101-year anniversary of the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. While the structure is relatively young in the scheme of things, it is remarkable just how much of an impression it has left on…