Did you remember to set your clocks ahead one hour?

Well, it’s that time of year again, when we adjust our clocks. Do you know why? Does the name William Willett mean anything to you? If it doesn’t, then maybe you’ll want to check out the entry in Gale Virtual Reference Library about Daylight Saving Time, in the Dictionary of American History.

What’s that you say? You don’t have access to Gale Virtual Reference because you’re not a student? Fear not! Here’s a link to a nice website from NASA to help explain why we change as well as a list of states that don’t participate: Daylight Saving Time
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