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Pelican Island, the birth of the National Wildlife Refuge System

Pelican over Pelican Island
An oil-free brown pelican soars over Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. Wikimedia.

The executive order is dated 14 March 1903.

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The birth of the K-9 Corps

Vietnam veteran and dog
“Anka,” a female German shepherd, was paired with Airman 1st Class Edward McClouds in 1969 at Lockbourne Air Force Base, Ohio, his first duty station after sentry dog training.

After Pearl Harbor, Dogs for Defense recruited dogs for the K-9 Corps.

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The first fireside chat

FDR, fireside chat

FDR delivered the first fireside chat on 12 March 1933.