Published by: yadvashem.org Holocaust Remembrance and Heroism Day (Yom ha-Shoah in Hebrew) is a national commemoration event in Israel in honor of the six million Jews killed during World War II. This is a solemn day that begins at sunset on Nisan 27 and ends the following evening, according to the traditional Jewish way of […]
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Published by: National Day Calendar National Thomas Jefferson Day each year on April 13th honors the birth of the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, who was born on April 13, 1743. Most known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson was a stalwart of democracy. While not much of
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Published by: almanac.com Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 20! Although the holiday is most often referred to as “Presidents’ Day,” the observed federal holiday is officially called “Washington’s Birthday.” Neither Congress nor the President has ever stipulated that the name of the holiday observed as Washington’s Birthday be changed to Presidents’ Day. Additionally, Congress has
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Lincoln’s Birthday celebrates the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most popular presidents in United States history. It is a state holiday in some states on or around February 12. It’s also known as Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, Abraham Lincoln Day, or Lincoln Day. Published by: time and date Is Lincoln’s Birthday a Public Holiday?
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Black History Month Honors Legacy of Struggle and Triumph Published by: U.S. Embassy in Argentina Each February, National African American History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles — slavery, prejudice, poverty — as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life. According
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Published by: www.almanac.com Take a moment to learn the true meaning of Memorial Day. It’s important to recognize the difference between this federal holiday and Veterans Day (especially for vets). Also, learn why it was originally called Decoration Day, why the red poppy is a symbol, and when to fly the flag. This U.S. federal
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