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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.
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 ...
See also: Category:Veterans days and Category:Observances honoring victims of war. Subcategories. ... Mongolian military day; N. Navy Day; P. Paratroopers' Day ...
Recognising the significance of the original date, President Gerald Ford signed a law officially making 11 November Veterans Day, and if the day were to be a Saturday, the Friday before would be ...
The meaning of an Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Independence Day, and Liberation Day can vary, but in general they are celebrated in various countries in commemoration of a historical event where a nation, state, or group of people achieved sovereignty, freedom, or some other form of independence (such as from military occupation or imprisonment).
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.
September 11 - Patriot Day [20] September 17 - Constitution Day and Citizenship Day [21] last Sun. in September - Gold Star Mother's Day [22] 1st Mon. in October - Child Health Day [23] October 9 - Leif Erikson Day [24] 2nd Mon. in October - Columbus Day [25] October 15 - White Cane Safety Day [26] December 7 - National Pearl Harbor Remembrance ...
The following is a list of notable month-long observances, recurrent months that are used by various governments, groups and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something.