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U.S. law provides for the declaration of selected public observances by the President of the United States as designated by Congress or by the discretion of the President. [1] Generally the President will provide a statement about the purpose and significance of the observance, and call on the people of the United States to observe the day ...
Celebrated by multiple countries and groups around the world on varying days of the year. See list of food days. The United Nations marks World Food Day on October 16. Friendship Day (also known as Friend's Day) A day celebrating friendship. In Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela, Finland, Estonia and the Dominican Republic, it is celebrated on February 14.
See also: Category:Veterans days and Category:Observances honoring victims of war Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
On Saturday, 11 November, the US will honour military veterans of the United States Armed Forces for Veterans Day. Every year, millions of Americans take 11 November off to celebrate soldiers for ...
Days to commemorate the sacrifices of military and civilians in wars of the past. Pages in category "Observances honoring victims of war" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total.
The definition of "battle" as a concept in military science has varied with the changes in the organization, employment, and technology of military forces. Before the 20th century, "battle" usually meant a military clash over a small area, lasting a few days at most and often just one day—such as the Battle of Waterloo, which began and ended on 18 June 1815 on a field a few kilometers across.
3rd Fri. in May - National Defense Transportation Day [8] May 15 - Peace Officers Memorial Day [9] May 22 - National Maritime Day [10] last Mon. in May - Memorial Day [11] June 14 - Flag Day [12] June 14-July 4 - Honor America Days [13] 3rd Sun. in June - Father's Day [14] July 27 - National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day (expired 2003) [15]
On April 30, 1999, Congress designated National Military Appreciation Month as a month-long observance. [7] [8] Congress chose May because many military related observances such as Memorial Day and Loyalty Day are celebrated and observed on that date. Congress recognized the month after a unanimous vote of 93–0 in April of that year.