If you want something done right, sometimes you’ve got to do it yourself, or even pay out of pocket. That’s what Tom Hanks did for the hit film, ‘Forrest Gump’ (1994).
‘Forrest Gump’ is a 1994 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Eric Roth. The movie is based on the 1986 novel of the same name, written by Winston Groom. The story depicts several decades in the life of Forrest Gump (Hanks), a slow-witted but kind-hearted man from Alabama who witnesses and unwittingly influences several defining historical events in the 20th century United States. The film differs substantially from the novel.
As unbelievable as it may seem in retrospect, Paramount Pictures wasn’t convinced the film would be a box-office success; the film studio didn’t want to increase the budget. This prompted Hanks and the film’s director, Robert Zemeckis, to fund at least two of the film’s scenes themselves, one of which was Gump’s endless marathon across the United States.
In return, the studio agreed to share more of the profits, which happened to work out well for Hanks, who made a $65 million return on the deal. Hanks also earned an Oscar for his iconic role.
Mrs. Gump was played by Sally Field.
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- 6 eggs
- 3 tablespoons blue cheese dressing
- 1 tablespoon buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles
- Place eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan and cover them with about an inch of cold water; bring to a boil. Once they come to a boil, remove saucepan from heat, cover it, and let it sit about 18 minutes for large eggs. Run them under cold water to cool them; continue to cool them further with some ice. Gently tap each egg until the shell is finely cracked, then peel under running water.
- Cut eggs in half horizontally and remove yolks. In a small bowl, combine egg yolks, blue cheese dressing, and wing sauce; mix well.
- With a spoon, plastic storage or pastry bag, fill egg white halves with yolk mixture and place on a platter. Evenly sprinkle each with blue cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May pays tribute to the military personnel serving in the United States Armed Forces. The celebration takes place each year during Armed Forces Week.
The United States Military is composed of six branches, including the Army, Airforce, Space Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. As of 2019, more than 1.3 million active-duty service members are stationed in the United States and around the world. An additional 800,000 reservists stand ready in the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. The holiday unites the country behind the men and women who currently serve in the United States military.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Volunteer for a veteran organization that supports those who are deployed. Organize care packages for service members or their families. Recognize a service member, you know. Learn more about the history of each branch of the military and how it has evolved. Discover more about your family’s military history, too. Most importantly, show support for those currently serving in the Armed Forces. Call them. Write to them. Send them a message and let them know you support them and respect the choices they’ve made to serve.
ARMED FORCES DAY HISTORY
It was with the idea for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country that President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish this single holiday. The one-day celebration then stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, and Air Force Days.
The first observance on May 20, 1950, launched with parades, open houses, receptions, and air shows.
- 1962 – President John F. Kennedy established Armed Forces Day as an official holiday.
- Bremerton, Washington hosts the United States’ longest-running city-sponsored Armed Forces Day Parade.
- 2012 – Bremerton celebrated the 64th year of the Parade.
