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Find out the different military observances and the differences between each day.

Armed Forces Day. Observed the third Saturday in May, this day is for all who currently serve and all who have served, both active and former, in the reserves, National Guard or on active duty, including the Coast Guard.  It replaced separate days that honored various branches of the military (Army, Air Force and Navy).

Veterans Day. Celebrated annually on November 11, this day of observance is for all living and deceased who have served in the military.

Memorial Day. Celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, this day of observance is for all who died while serving

National Guard Birthday Celebrated December 13, honors all citizen-soldiers who have civilian jobs but are available to provide support and protection for the states’ civilians. They may be called for military operations at a national level.

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Collection Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday in May to honor Americans serving in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Collection Memorial Day
Memorial Day

Memorial Day honors all Americans who have died in service to their country. It falls on the last Monday in May.

Collection National Submarine Day
National Submarine Day

April 11 was the day the Navy acquired its first modern submarined, named Holland VI. It not only honors the submarine, the historic day or the Navy, but also the rich history that submarines have in this country...

Collection Veterans Day
Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a special day for honoring all who have served in the armed forces. The origins of the holiday date back to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, who proclaimed Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919 to mark the...

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Part 4: The Path to Victory
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Part 3: The Saratoga Campaign

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Part 3: The Saratoga Campaign
In the summer of 1777, British General John Burgoyne launched the Saratoga Campaign, with the goal of cutting off New England from the rest of the colonies. Burgoyne's plan ultimately fails due to a...
Part 2: The War Begins

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Part 2: The War Begins
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Part 1: The Road to Revolution
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The Ninety-Six Star Fort | Curiosity Trek!
The Ninety-Six National Historic Site located in Greenwood, SC was the site of two battles in the American Revolution. This location figured prominently in the Southern Campaign in the American...
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A Letter from the Swamp Fox | Curiosity Trek!
In this episode of Curiosity Trek!, The Georgetown County Museum is proud to showcase an impressive piece of Revolutionary War history- A handwritten letter from Francis Marion, also known as “The...
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The U.S. Army's Birthday | History In A Nutshell Shorts
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Lt. George Dixon's Coin | Curiosity Trek!

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Lt. George Dixon's Coin | Curiosity Trek!
This is a close up of Lt. George Dixon's $20 gold coin which saved his life at the Battle of Shiloh. The inscription reads: "Shiloh April 6th, 1862 My Life Preserver G.E.D."
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SC National Guard | Carolina Snaps
The South Carolina National Guard includes the Army and Air National Guard units. The SC Army National Guard dates back to 1670 and was reorganized into the current National Guard system in 1903 when...
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"Remember the Alamo!" | History In A Nutshell Shorts
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Parris Island | Carolina Snaps

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Parris Island | Carolina Snaps
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Fort Jackson | Carolina Snaps

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Fort Jackson | Carolina Snaps
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Shaw Air Force Base | Carolina Snaps

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Shaw Air Force Base | Carolina Snaps
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Skytrails Exhibit

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Skytrails Exhibit
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