...for as long as it takes
March 3, 1931 - "The Star-Spangled Banner", written by Francis Scott Key, officially became the national anthem of the United States. Despite the fact that millions sing (in a manner of speaking) the anthem before sporting events, civic club meetings and other public gatherings, it is still ranked as the most difficult national anthem on earth to sing.
March 4, 1952 - President Harry Truman dedicated the "Courier", the first seagoing radio broadcasting station, in ceremonies in Washington, DC.
March 6, 1947 - The ship, "The Newport News" was launched from a shipbuilding yard at Newport News, VA. It was the first air-conditioned naval ship.
March 7, 1959 - Melvin C. Garlow became the first pilot to fly over a million miles in jet airplanes.
March 16, 1882 - The U.S. Senate approved a treaty allowing the United States to join the Red Cross.
March 26, 1951 - The U.S. Air Force flag was approved on this day. The flag included the coat of arms, 13 white stars and the Air Force seal on a blue background.
