On the morning of December 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan attacked U.S. military and naval forces based in Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii. Often regarded as the event that marked the United States’ entry into World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed a joint session of the U.S. House one day after the attack and asked Congress to declare war on Japan in his landmark “Day of Infamy” speech. that same day, Congress passed a joint resolution declaring war on Japan. Three days later, Japan’s allies Germany and Italy declared war against the United States. Congress then declared war on the Axis powers on December 11, 1941, and the United States entered World War II.
Read moreDonate, Volunteer, and Connect to Your Community
It doesn’t have to be #GivingTuesday to get involved and give back to your community! This roundup of assistance programs, legal aid organizations, and other giving and volunteer opportunities that serve those in need of legal and general assistance in Harris County is a good place to start if you’re looking to give back to your community to give back to this holiday season.
Read moreThanksgiving: A Brief History
We’re all familiar with the traditions and trappings of Thanksgiving Day in the United States and the popular narrative behind the reason for its celebration. 2021 marks the 400th anniversary of the harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621, the event many Americans consider to be the “first” Thanksgiving. However, the history of Thanksgiving as a national holiday on the fourth Thursday of November has historical significance for many reasons. Here is a brief history of the establishment of a national holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States.
Read moreThe Living Work of Poet Laureate Joy Harjo
In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, we would like to highlight the life and work of the 23rd and current Poet Laureate, Joy Harjo. A prolific poet, musician, teacher, and activist, Harjo is also the first Native American to serve as Poet Laureate. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden first appointed Joy Harjo as the 23rd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress on June 19, 2019. Harjo was reappointed to a second term on April 30, 2020, and to a rare third term on November 19, 2020. She is only the second Poet Laureate to be appointed to a third term.
Read moreNational Family Caregivers Month 2021
Recognized and celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is an opportunity to honor family caregivers as well as raise awareness of caregiving issues and increase support for caregivers.
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