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The holiday was promoted through the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service. [8] A 16-minute film, I Am an American, was featured in American theaters as a short feature. [9] In 1947 Hearst Newsreels featured the event on News of the Day. [10] By 1949, governors of all 48 states had issued Constitution Day proclamations. [6]
Constitution Week is an American observance to commemorate the 1787 adoption of the United States Constitution. It runs annually from September 17 — proclaimed as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day in the United States — through September 23.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: Calls upon civil and educational authorities of state and local governments to celebrate the day by educating the public about their responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of the United States and their respective states and localities. 36 U.S.C. § 106: September 24–30 (Floating Sunday)
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 "with appropriate ceremonies and activities". These events are typically to honor or commemorate a public issue or social cause, ethnic group, historic event or noted individual.
The Constitution of Nauru came into force in January 1968. The date of Constitution Day, 17 May 1968, marks the date the Constitutional Convention made alterations to the Constitution. [27] Netherlands: 3 November 1848 Constitution of Netherlands: Niue: 19 October 1974 Niue Constitution Act: Norway: 17 May 1814 [28] Constitution of Norway ...
Current events; Random article ... Constitution Day. ... In 2001 shortly after September 11 the President of the United States and the United States Secretary of ...
Independence Day: 1 October: 1994 United States: 9 July 1980 is Palau's Constitution Day usually commemorated with formal events. Independence Day celebrations are more elaborate and last several days. Palestine: Independence Day: 15 November: 1988 Israel: Palestinian Declaration of Independence on 15 November 1988. Panama: Independence Day: 28 ...
February 1 - National Freedom Day [2] April 13 - Thomas Jefferson's birthday [3] May 1 - Law Day [4] May 1 - Loyalty Day [5] 1st Thu. in May - National Day of Prayer [6] 2nd Sun. in May - Mother's day (USA) [7] 3rd Sat. in May - Armed Forces Day; 3rd Fri. in May - National Defense Transportation Day [8] May 15 - Peace Officers Memorial Day [9]