The Great Debate occurred during the Constitutional Convention. Outcomes included the establishment of a four-year term of office for the President, granting Congress the right to regulate foreign trade and interstate commerce, and the appointment of a committee to prepare a final draft of the Constitution.

National Black Business Month	August 1
World Lung Cancer Day	August 1
Esther Day	August 3
World Elephant Day	August 12
National Nonprofit Day	August 17
Remember Slavery Day	August 23
Women’s Equality Day	August 26
Anniversary of the March on Washington	August 28
National Grief Awareness Day	August 30

Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

• MedicAlert Awareness Month
• National Eye Exam Month
• National Immunization Awareness Month
• Psoriasis Awareness Month
• Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
• World Breastfeeding Week – Aug. 1 – 7
• National Health Center Week – Aug. 6 – 12
• National Minority Donor Awareness Day – Aug. 1
• Health Unit Coordinator Day – Aug. 23

• August 1: U.S. Air Force Day, National Girlfriends Day, National Mustard Day* (first Saturday), Respect for Parents Day, National Campfire Day* (first Saturday), National Mountain Climbing Day
• August 2: Dinosaurs Day, National Coloring Book Day, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, National Sisters Day* (first Sunday), American Family Day* (first Sunday)
• August 3: National Watermelon Day
• August 4: U.S. Coast Guard Birthday, National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
• August 5: Work Like a Dog Day, National Oyster Day
• August 6: National Root Beer Float Day, Wiggle Your Toes Day, National Fresh Breath Day
• August 7: Sea Serpent Day, International Beer Day* (first Friday), National Lighthouse Day
• August 8: International Cat Day, National Bowling Day* (second Saturday)
• August 9: Book Lovers Day, National Women’s Day
• August 10: Smithsonian Day, National Lazy Day, National Spoil Your Dog Day
• August 11: Play in the Sand Day, National Son and Daughter Day
• August 12: International Youth Day, National Middle Child Day
• August 13: International Left Handers Day
• August 14: National Financial Awareness Day
• August 15: National Failures Day, Chant at the Moon Day, International Homeless Animals’ Day* (third Saturday), National Relaxation Day
• August 16: Tell a Joke Day, National Roller Coaster Day, National Rum Day
• August 17: National Black Cat Appreciation Day
• August 18: Helium Discovery Day, Bad Poetry Day, National Couple’s Day, National Fajita Day
• August 19: World Photography Day, Orville Wright’s Birthday, National Aviation Day, National Potato Day, World Humanitarian Day
• August 20: Virtual Worlds Day, National Lemonade Day, National Radio Day
• August 21: Poet’s Day
• August 22: International Tongue Twister Day, National Senior Citizens Day, National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, National Tooth Fairy Day
• August 23: Ride the Wind Day, National Sponge Cake Day
• August 24: Strange Music Day, Vesuvius Day, National Waffle Day
• August 25: National Banana Split Day, National Whiskey Sour Day, National Kiss and Make Up Day
• August 26: National Dog Day, National Women’s Equality Day, National Cherry Popsicle Day
• August 27: National Just Because Day
• August 28: National Red Wine Day, National Bow Tie Day
• August 29: Individual Rights Day, National Chop Suey Day
• August 30: National Beach Day, National Grief Awareness Day, National Toasted Marshmallow Day
• August 31: National Trail Mix Day, National Matchmaker Day

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War Department, United States, federal executive department organized (1789) to administer the military establishment. It was reconstituted (1947) as the Dept. of the Army when the military administration was reorganized (see Defense, United States Department of ). During the American Revolution, military affairs were largely supervised by the Continental Congress, and under the Articles of Confederation a secretary of war was put in charge of defense matters.

In Aug., 1789, the U.S. War Dept., headed by the Secretary of War with cabinet rank, was created to organize and maintain the U.S. army—under the command of the President in time of peace and war. Subsequent legislation expanded the department’s organization, and until 1903 the commanding general of the army and various staff departments aided the Secretary in guiding the military establishment. Its supervision of naval affairs was soon transferred (Apr., 1798) to the U.S. Dept. of the Navy.

At times the War Dept. supervised quasimilitary matters—e.g., the distribution of bounty lands, pensions (see Interior, United States Department of the ), Indian affairs (see Indian Affairs, Bureau of ), and the Reconstruction of the South after the Civil War, but by the 20th cent. the only such responsibilities that remained were the construction of public works in connection with rivers and harbors and the maintenance and operation of the Panama Canal.

Meanwhile, the purely military functions of the department were vastly expanded in war periods, and after the Spanish-American War the War Dept. was thoroughly reorganized (1903). The office of the commanding general of the army was abolished, and the general staff corps was established to coordinate the army under the direction of the chief of staff, who was charged with supervising the planning of national defense and with the mobilization of the military forces. Thereafter the War Dept. absorbed several new functions; it was given supervision over the newly created National Guard , and under the National Defense Act of 1916 the officers’ reserve corps was created within the department’s organization.

This act also established the office of Assistant Secretary of War to coordinate the procurement of munitions. After World War I the War Dept. was again revamped (1922). Its scope of military activities, however, remained wide, stretching from the supervision of the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) to the guidance of insular affairs and occupied territories and to the intricate organization of defense. In World War II plans were laid to coordinate the activities of the armed services, and with the creation (1947) of the National Military Establishment—which later became (1949) the U.S. Dept. of Defense—the War Dept. was reconstituted as the Dept. of the Army, which became a division of the Dept. of Defense. The Secretary of War, holding a post with high cabinet rank, became the Secretary of the Army, an office without cabinet rank, and several of the department’s functions, notably those connected with the air arm, were transferred.

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Heat advisory Until: Fri 7, 10:00 PM

What:‎ Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 85 to 90 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.

Where:‎ Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

When:‎ Until 10 PM PDT this evening.

Impacts:‎ Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

Additional Details:‎ Warm temperatures overnight will bring limited relief for the interior.

Summary:‎ Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime. To stay safe when heat and smoke are present, go to spaces with indoor cooling and air filtration. To cool spaces with no air conditioning, pull shades to block daytime heat. Use portable air cleaners or DIY box fan filters to help cool and clean air. Stay hydrated and limit activity until heat and smoke improve.

Issued By:‎ NWS Seattle WA