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Richard C Gilbert’s Memorial Day Blog

May 30, 2022 By Richard C. Gilbert

Monday, May 30. Day 150 of 2022

It’s Memorial Day. Let remember those who gave their life to make us free

It’s National Mint Julep Day. It’s the choice at the Derby

1806: Future US President Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson accused Jackson’s wife of bigamy

1848: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo between US and Mexico comes into force, giving New Mexico, California and parts of Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Colorado to the US in return for $15 million

1883: In New York City, a stampede on the recently opened Brooklyn Bridge killed twelve people.

1911: Ray Harroun wins the first Indianapolis 500

1922: The Lincoln Memorial is dedicated

1958: The remains of two unidentified American servicemen, killed in action during World War II and the Korean War are buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery

1986: Barry Bonds makes his MLB debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates

In the News: Alexander County home destroyed by fire on Sunday…Multiple injuries in Friday night crash in Taylorsville…County Office and Taylorsville Town Hall closed for Holiday…Memorial Day Service this morning at Veterans Committee Building…Woman jailed in Alexander County…Stony Point man facing charges

Weather: Tons of Sun for Monday

Sports: Cougar alum gets big hit to win for Caldwell Tech…Canes host Rangers in Game VII tonight…NBA Finals set…Hamlin wins 600…UNC Women’s Lacrosse wins National Championship…Tar Heels win ACC Baseball Tournament

Happy Birthday: P.J. Carlesimo, Wynonna Judd, Manny Ramirez, Zacarias Moussaoui, Clint Bowyer

Thanks Joe, Beef, Chicken, and Pork prices are the highest ever https://finance.yahoo.com/news/surging-meat-prices-push-summer-164025167.html

Good thing Nancy wasn’t driving https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/29/nancy-pelosi-husband-paul-arrested-dui-napa/

Quote of the Day: “Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious”…Peter Ustinov

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