11/11/11: So much to celebrate!
(Courtesy of Washington State Archives) November 11th holds an extra-special place in the hearts of Washingtonians every year. We have a double reason to celebrate: to honor the contributions of our nation’s veterans and to recognize the day Washington achieved statehood. So when we’re all celebrating, we can wave both the American and Washington flags in thanks for our vets and in commemoration of Washington’s 122 birthday. Above is the telegraph that Gov. Ferry received that said President Benjamin Harrison signed the…