JJ’s Star Spangled Salute – Memorial Day

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      Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Memorial Day.  It was first observed on May 30th, 1868 as a day of rememberance called “Decoration Day”. General John A. Logan wanted to create a day to

Star Spangled Salute: The History of Memorial Day

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    The Star Spangled Salute is brought to you by   Today, the Star Spangled Salute honors Memorial Day.  It is believed the origins of Memorial Day grew from the earliest observances in Charleston, SC on

Star Spangled Salute: Taps Across America

Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors CBS News “On The Road” correspondent Steve Hartman and retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva for starting the initiative “Taps Across America”.  Since Memorial Day this year looks so different, void of

Tim McGraw Shares His Family’s Military History

Tim McGraw has a new hit on his hands.  ICYMI, it’s called “I Called Mama”     You’ll get to see him perform it tonight on Fallon     In today’s Country Music Minute, Tim McGraw has