For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces today! Good Morning Troops!This and that from History. On this day~1950 Omar N Bradley promoted to rank of 5-star General. On this day ~ 1863 President Lincoln makes his Emancipation Proclamation speech. On this day~ Happy Birthday ~ 1694 Lord Chesterfield letter writer; introduced Gregorian calendar (1752). 1927~Happy Birthday Tom Lasorda baseball manager (LA Dodgers). Okay, folks don't forget to click the links! bentfeather/Canteen Crew