National Freedom Day Happy National Freedom Day! February 1st was chosen by President Harry Truman as a day to celebrate our nation’s freedom. On this day in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed the resolution to outlaw slavery, giving freedom to all. This resolution later became the 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution. History In 1776, Americans declared … [Read more...]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day The third Monday of January is observed as Martin Luther King, Jr. day. The holiday is a day meant to celebrate the life of Dr. King. It is also intended to be one of remembrance and reflection: remembering America's history and reflecting on how we can continue to work toward racial equality. Each year, the day helps shine a spotlight on the work needed in … [Read more...]
U.S. Ratification Day
Today, January 14, 2022, we celebrate the U.S. Ratification Day. On January 14, 1784, the United States signed the Treaty of Paris. This treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War. On this day, we acknowledge the efforts of all those who contributed to our country’s independence. History U.S. Ratification Day marks when the Treaty was complete. However, the Treaty was … [Read more...]
Write to Congress Day
The U.S. observes National Write to Congress Day on January 3rd every year. It is crucial to write to the State and Federal level representatives, relaying concerns to them. Very few people do this or even realize they can, which makes this day even more significant. First, it is our duty as the citizens who elected them to hold our representatives accountable. It is also a day for the … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve
December 31st, or New Year’s Eve is the final evening of the Gregorian calendar year. It is also a night for merry-making to welcome in the new year. Festivities usually continue on into the early hours of January 1st – New Year’s Day. Julius Caesar Introduces The Julian Calendar and January 1st As The Beginning of The New Year Initially, the Roman calendar was made of 10 months … [Read more...]
Pledge Of Allegiance Day
What is Pledge of Allegiance Day? Pledge of Allegiance Day honors the words expressing patriotism for the United States of America. In 1887, Captain George T. Balch penned the original pledge. Five years later, Francis Bellamy wrote a variation. In 1923, the National Flag Conference adopted the Pledge, created by Francis Bellamy. The Pledge has gone through five variations … [Read more...]
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