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Shelly McRae has an associates degree in general studies from Glendale Community College, with a major in graphic design. She also studied interior design and technical writing. She writes for numerous sites and continues to expand her interests, including

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Sports & Recreation > Watersports (Other) The history of surfing: 2 of 2
The origins of surfing are undocumented, except for a few petroglyphs found on the island of Hawaii. These rock drawings depict figures surfing. Hawaiian chants, some of which date back to the 1500's tell stories of great contests and victories involving he'e nalu', the Hawaiian word for surfing.Captain King, successor to Cap... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) The history of Armed Forces Day: 2 of 2
The history of Armed Forces DayArmed Forces Day was created on August 31, 1949. President Harry Truman led the initiative, and it was then Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson who announced that the 3rd Saturday of May would be devoted to honoring those who serve in the military.The four branches of the military, the Army, Navy... More..