Flags, Fathers & 250 Years Of This Fighting Force
The origin story of Father’s Day, events surrounding the U.S. Army's 250th birthday and a catch-up of the week's biggest news ... in one SmartHER scroll.
First, a happy birthday to Old Glory. 👇🏽
On this day in 1777, the Continental Congress chose the design of the American flag ... but who actually made it? The answer remains one of America’s greatest mysteries. Some credit Betsy Ross – so two years ago, Jenna sat down with the director of the Betsy Ross House to explore the theory.
What she uncovered: the remarkable story of a resilient woman who overcame life's hardships armed with her weapon of choice — a needle and thread.
👉 Click HERE or below to watch their fascinating conversation.
🗣️ Your Conversation Starters:
🇮🇱 🇮🇷 "Rising Lion": The name of Israel's military strike on Iranian nuclear targets early Friday. We saved Jenna's full coverage on our Instagram highlights — watch them HERE.
🇺🇸 Continental Army: The original name of the U.S. Army, which turns 250 today. On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution establishing the Continental Army. Just days later, they commissioned George Washington as its commander in chief. Check out his commission below; can you see who signed it? 👇🏽
🌧️ Rain on the Parade? That's the forecast for this weekend's parade honoring the U.S. Army — HERE's the full schedule of events.
👑 No Kings: The name for demonstrations across the nation this weekend protesting President Trump and his policies. Jenna breaks down what you need to know for your weekend — watch HERE.
📈 Increased: Inflation for the month of May rose, but less than expected. The latest CPI report shows inflation rose by .1% for the month for an annual rate of 2.4%. Some things that increased: food and shelter. What dropped? New/used cars, gas and, yep, EGGS.
💵 $24 Billion: The record-breaking amount Americans plan to spend on Father's Day this year — an average of about $200 per person.
🧫 Limb Regrowth: Science took a step closer to this possibility, thanks to a well-known species of salamander. The axolotl can regenerate a limb if it loses one, and scientists want to mimic this amazing trait in humans.
Washington Post: Researchers at Northeastern University use axolotls to study limb regeneration. (Video: Bryce Van Laanen/Northeastern University)
☕️ Chronically Online + Coffee Lover?: This job might be for you. Starbucks is hiring two full-time content creators for a year. The job consists of posting content from Starbucks locations around the world. Not too shabby.
🐶 Dog-Gone Insane: What your furry friend is probably saying about this AP article. New research says letting your pets sleep in bed with you is hurting your quality of sleep.
🎙️ This Week From Jenna:
I recently visited a first-of-its-kind exhibit in New York City: a full-scale replica of Anne Frank’s hiding place during World War II. I share the experience with you here: ⬇️
WATCH ABOVE OR BY CLICKING HERE. You can also listen on podcasting platforms everywhere (Apple, Spotify).
While at the Center for Jewish History, I had the opportunity to speak to Michael Glickman, who was key to this exhibit coming to the United States. I wasn’t planning on sharing the full conversation - maybe just a few soundbites. But as I prepared for our end-of-week coverage, I thought you would really enjoy hearing this "as is" and learn a lot, like I did! So here's the behind-the-scenes conversation:👇🏽
WATCH ABOVE OR BY CLICKING HERE. You can also listen on podcasting platforms everywhere (Apple, Spotify).
🎙️ SCOOP (approx. 53 minutes) The Backstory To “Unrest” In Los Angeles. Listen. (SCOOP Insiders can attend this live broadcast once a week and get their news questions answered; they also receive the special video report EXCLUSIVELY delivered to their inbox along with a "cheat sheet" for the week ahead — learn more HERE).
🎙️ Live Pod (approx. 30 minutes): “ORDERED DEPARTURE”: U.S. Embassy Baghdad; Plus Updates On L.A., China Trade Deal & Heads Up On This Weekend’s Events. Watch or Listen.
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🫶🏽 Meet the Woman Behind Father's Day:
"I do not think any gift too great for fathers."
– Sonora Dodd, the daughter who started Father's Day in 1910 to honor her father, a Civil War veteran who raised his six children after the death of their mother in childbirth.
Discover the origin story of Father's Day — told by two of Sonora's living relatives, who carry on the legacy she started.
And that's The Weekend Digest!
❤️,
Jenna and the SHN Team
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