United States Air Force Flag

September 18, 1947 — The United States Air Force became a separate military service on 18 September 1947 with the implementation of the National Security Act of 1947.

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Clear and Present Dangers……Tom Holt

“The worst punishment there is for wanting the wrong thing is getting it.”

― Tom Holt

 

 

 

 

 

Commodore Perry Battle Flag

September 10, 1813 — The Battle of Lake Erie, sometimes called the Battle of Put-in-Bay, was fought on 10 September 1813, on Lake Erie off the coast of Ohio during the War of 1812. Nine vessels of the United States Navy defeated and captured six vessels of the British Royal Navy.

September 11, 2021 — 20th Anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

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Clear and Present Dangers……Carmen Laforet

I write short, my words tight to the thread of the narrative.

— Carmen Laforet

 

 

 

 

 

Bunker Hill Flag

September 3, 1783 — The Treaty of Paris was signed by U.S. and British Representatives ending the War of the American Revolution.

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On Writing: Mignon McLaughlin

Writers Write Meme Gallery

Clear and Present Dangers……Lewis Black

“Writing is thinking and thinking is hard work.”

― Lewis Black

 

 

 

 

Dale Earnhardt Flag

August 25, 1931 — Dale Earnhardt Flag

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Clear and Present Dangers……Nelson DeMille

“Lies are like cockroaches—if you see one, there are others.”

― Nelson DeMille

 

 

 

 

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Flag

August 19, 1909 — The first car race to be run on brick occurred at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

August 15, 2021 — A.J. Allmendinger wins the NASCAR Verizon 200 at the Brickyard

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