Great Western Railway (GWR)’s Post

Be Prepared

Today marks 80 years since the D-Day landings in Normandy and in Monday's Whole School Assembly, Head of #ShiplakeHistory, Mr Player, spoke about its importance in turning the tide during the Second World War. Read more and watch Mr Player's presentation at https://buff.ly/4bOVm0n #DDay80

The Future

It's Memorial Day! Do you know why we celebrate today? If not, here’s a quick lesson:

Happy Flag Day! Today, we celebrate the symbol of our nation's unity, pride, and freedom. Let's honor the stars and stripes that represent our values and history. Today, we commemorate the adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777, by the Second Continental Congress. Flag Day is a time to honor the stars and stripes that symbolize our nation's unity, pride, and freedom. Flag Day celebrates: ✨ Historical Significance: The anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as our official flag. ✨ National Pride: An opportunity to show respect and reverence for the flag, symbolizing our nation's values and ideals. ✨ Patriotic Education: Educating citizens, especially the younger generation, about the flag's history and significance. ✨ Unity and Freedom: Representing the unity of the states and the freedoms our country stands for. Flag Day, officially established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 and later by Congress in 1949, it is a reminder of the principles and sacrifices that have shaped the United States. #FlagDay #Pride #Freedom #UnitedWeStand #SmallBusiness #Community #GNDC #NortheasternMontana #CommunityStrength #EconomicGrowth #CommunitySupport #GNDC30Years #GNDCAnniversary #30YearsOfGrowth #30YearOfChange #3DecadesOfGNDC #Economicgrowth #EconomicImpact #LocalBusiness #MontanaGrowth #GNDC30 #GNDCSuccess

"At Life Pieces To Masterpieces, we have always believed that it is not about us giving power to our boys and young men, but, rather, we believe that they have the innate creative ability to transform their lives and to enact positive change in their communities and their world." Continuing our recognition of Leaders of the Future, The Community Foundation is highlighting the work and mission of peacemakers who are working to empower children, youth and adults to build stronger, safer communities. We asked Life Pieces To Masterpieces to share how they are empowering young men through mentorship and creativity. https://ow.ly/8yHF50SoKxP

It's Memorial Day! Do you know why we celebrate today? If not, here’s a quick lesson:

There are hundreds of lessons we have learned from the Second World War, here are three important ones to reflect upon today as we commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. https://lnkd.in/dPPkHhRu

Some thoughts on the lessons we learned as a consequence of Operation OVERLORD and their relevance today...