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Good question about the black instead of brown cow.🐮 Maybe root beer was darker back then. Flip flops are not good for your feet, there's no arch support. Besides I never be able to take the piece that goes between the toes, it would hurt my toes.

August 7th: Purple Heart Day, National Lighthouse Day, National Raspberries N’ Cream Day, and National Night Out Day.

During the American Revolutionary War, the Badge for Military Merit decorated six known soldiers. Purple Heart Day commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit, the Purple Heart and honors the men and women who are of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Created by General George Washington in 1782 to be presented to soldiers for “any singularly meritorious action”, the decoration was a purple, heart-shaped piece of silk bound with a thin edge of silver and the word Merit embroidered in silver across the face. It is unknown who designed the Badge of Merit. It is also unknown how many soldiers may have received the honor symbolizing the courage and devotion of an American Patriot. According to The Badge of Military Merit by Professor Ray Raymond, The “Book of Merit” where the names of possible recipients and their deeds were recorded has long been missing. Until Washington’s 200th birthday, the Purple Heart remained a Revolutionary War footnote. Through the efforts of General Douglas MacArthur, the U.S. War Department created the Order of the Purple Heart. Today the medal bears a bust of George Washington and his coat of arms. Since 1932, Purple Heart Day has been celebrated on various days. Sometimes commemorated on Washington’s birthday, other times on Valentine’s Day or at other times declared during the year in different cities and states across the country. Each declaration encouraged citizens to support wounded veterans with the purchase of a purple viola. Purple Heart Day recognizes not only the merit but more importantly the men and women killed and wounded in combat who have earned the badge of honor. As the day evolved it more commonly was observed on the day the Purple Heart was created. In 2014, the Military Order of the Purple Heart recognized this with a media release.

National Lighthouse Day honors the beacon of light that for hundreds of years symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea. At one time, the beacon of light could be found across almost all of America’s shorelines. A lighthouse is described as a tower, building or any other type of structure that is designed to emit light from a system of lamps (may be electric or oil fueled) and lenses and used as an aid to navigation for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways. Lighthouses mark dangerous coastlines, hazardous shoals, reefs, safe entries to harbors. They assist in aerial navigation. The lighthouses have declined due to the expense of maintenance and replacement by modern electronic navigational systems. They were originally lit by open fire and then candles. They have a lantern room which is a glassed-in housing at the top of a lighthouse tower. A Watch Room or Service Room beneath the lantern room. An open gallery outside the Watch Room or Lantern Room. Development accelerated in the 17th century with Britain’s Trinity House constructing its first in 1609. Earliest in North America was in St. Augustine, Florida. Printed on a 1791 map, it had been built by Menendez after his landing in 1586. America’s next lighthouse was Boston Light on Little Brewster Island in 1716. The oldest existing lighthouse in the United States is the Sandy Hook Lighthouse in New Jersey. Built in 1764, this lighthouse is still in operation. At the end of the 19th century, the United States had the most lighthouses of any nation. The 9th Act of the first Congress created the US Bureau of Lighthouses in 1789, which placed lighthouses under federal control. It was two hundred years later that Congress designated August 7 as National Lighthouse Day. The United States Coast Guard took over on July 7, 1939.

With Raspberry season in full swing, what better way to celebrate National Raspberry N’ Cream Day with this simple and delicious treat.

National Night Out Day is a community police awareness-raising event in the United States. It was created to increase awareness about police programs in communities. Some of these programs include: Drug prevention, Town watch, Neighborhood watch and Other anti=watches. One of the largest National Night Out events is on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. The Ogden Block Watch in Columbus organizes one of the largest festivals which include live music, food and entertainment. National Night Out has been celebrated since 1984 and is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch in the United States and Canada.

I had no idea the Purple Heart💜 had been around so long. Quite the history on it. I'm not a collector of lighthouses. More raspberry! Their all yours my twin or anyone else that wants my share.

Sending raspberry hugs!💜🏅🐮🐶🐾💕🌷💕