December 20, 2017

“I have to be seen to be believed.” Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II becomes the oldest monarch of the United Kingdom, surpassing Queen Victoria who lived for 81 years, 7 months and 29 days.

Elizabeth II – Queen of the United Kingdom- Associated Links:

“Elizabeth II Outlives Victoria Today” | The New York Times: https://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/20/elizabeth-ii-outlives-victoria-today/
Elizabeth II | Biography.com: https://www.biography.com/people/queen-elizabeth-ii-9286165
Her Majesty The Queen | The Royal Family: https://www.royal.uk/her-majesty-the-queen
Elizabeth II | Quotes: https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/queen_elizabeth_ii

Link to Photo Credit: Queen Elizabeth II via Annie Leibovitz

Link to Photo Credit: Queen Elizabeth II via Annie Leibovitz

Black History

December 21, 1944

Frances Wills and Harriet Pickens became the first female African-American U.S. Navy officers.

1900s

March 29, 1920

Alene Duerk First Admiral in U.S. Navy and Nurse is born.

July 2

July 2, 1959

On July 2, 1959 Wendy Barrien Lawrence Helicopter Pilot is born.

Quotes

“As a society we will be judged by the quality of the life that we foster for all members of the community and we compassion we show for the disadvantaged.”

"As a society we will be judged by the quality of the life that we foster for all members of the community and we compassion we show for the disadvantaged." On March 2, 1948 Carmen Mary Lawrence is born. She was the first woman to become Premier of a State of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Quotes