National Lighthouse Day!
August 6, 2008
On August 7, 1789, Congress approved an Act for the establishment and support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys and public piers.
In 1989, for the Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the signing of that Act
and in honor of the commissioning of the first Federal lighthouse,Congress passed a resolution designating
August 7
National Lighthouse Day.
For additional information on National Lighthouse Day
Visit the American Lighthouse Foundation
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