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The Cheerful Elm
Nov 23, 20234 min read
The History of Election Day: Voting Methods And The Tuesday Tradition
Every year we walk to a polling place on Election Day. It's hard not to wonder just why elections happen on a set day. Why is Election...
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The Cheerful Elm
Nov 21, 20234 min read
Saluting Etiquette: Who Can Salute?
When a soldier or the American Flag passes by, civilians may be tempted to salute. Saluting, however, is a gesture specifically reserved...
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The Cheerful Elm
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Judge Advocate Generals: JAG Officers
The Judge Advocate General's Corps, also know as JAG or JAG Corps, is the military justice branch of the United States Armed Forces: the...
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