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It’s President’s Day, so I thought it might be fun to test your knowledge with a little trivia. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about Presidential history in the United States.

Which President was elected for four terms?
Which President was never elected as a President or as a Vice President?
Which of the three branches of government is the President under?
True or false – Barack Obama is the 45th President.
What yearly salary was George Washington offered?

Answers are after the jump.

June 14 is Flag Day in the United States. This holiday, started in 1949, celebrates the adoption of the “Stars and Stripes” as the official flag on the United States on June 14, 1777.
Flag Day is marked by parades and by the displaying of the flag. Before you get yours out, brush up on your flag etiquette by reading the US Flag Code below:

The flag should be lighted at all times, either by sunlight or by an appropriate light source.

The flag should be flown in fair weather, unless the flag is designed for inclement weather use.
The flag should never be …read more

If you live in the US, I hope you are enjoying your extra day off work and the “first day of summer.” All over the b5media system, bloggers are talking about Memorial Day. Here’s a sampling:
At “DC Traveler,” they are talking about Washington DC’s Memorial Day parade.
At “Kettle and Cup,” Marye shares a plethora of Memorial Day Links.
At “Baking Delights,” she shares some yummy ideas for your Memorial Day meals.
Mary Emma, at “Quilting and Patchwork,” shares a Memorial Day memory.
“The Denver Traveler” talks about honoring those who have served.
“Brew Ha-Ha” offers beer and brats for the holiday.
(photo © Newscom)

As we enjoy our cookouts, ballgames, and family get-togethers today, let’s make sure to take a moment to remember America’s fallen service men and women–the true reason we celebrate Memorial Day.

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(photo © M.V. Jantzen)

It’s difficult to believe that this weekend is Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to the summer season. However, Memorial Day is much more than an occasion for cook-outs, ballgames, and family get-togethers.
Memorial Day began as “Decoration Day” on May 31, a day to honor the Union soldiers killed in the Civil War. The first Memorial Day observance was in 1866 in Waterloo, New York. During World War I, in 1911, the holiday was expanded to included all of America’s fallen soldiers from all conflicts and the name was changed to “Memorial Day.” The date was later changed to …read more

I filed mine; did you? Suffice it to say that Tax Day is not a pleasant day for freelancers in the United States.
Do you ever wonder where those dollars are going? The Council for Contemporary Families offers these tax facts:
For every $100 in income tax you pay,

$32 goes to national defense
$19 goes towards interest on the national debt
$6 goes towards education, employment, and social services.
$2 goes towards environment and natural resources
$1 goes to science, space, and technology
(photo © istockphoto)

Today, February 18, is Presidents Day, the US holiday that celebrates the February birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Most schools, government offices, banks, and post offices are closed today. If you’re lucky enough to have the day off, enjoy it! While you’re sipping your leisurely coffee, take a look at these President’s Day links from around the b5 network and beyond:

From the White House, fun things to do on Presidents Day
From Holiday Kaboose, Presidents Day crafts and quizzes
From About.com: What does Presidents Day mean?
From Jennifer at Tree-Hugging Family, a look at the presidential candidates’ …read more