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Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday that gives Americans time to give thanks, enjoy gatherings of family and friends, and join in holiday meals. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of each November. In 1620, the Pilgrims sailed from England … Continue reading
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Veterans Day
Marchers in a New York City Veterans Day parade held American flags and large, poster-sized images of men and women who had served in the U.S. military. Veterans Day is observed on November 11 each year to honor all veterans … Continue reading
National American Indian Heritage Month
Nez Perce and Yakima Indians gathered in Astoria, Oregon, in 1911. November is National American Indian Heritage Month. President George H. W. Bush first declared it in 1990. The month honors and celebrates the cultures of American Indians, or Native … Continue reading
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The First Day of Fall
In the Northern Hemisphere, fall begins on either September 22 or September 23. It is the season between summer and winter. It is a time when weather in the Northern Hemisphere gets cooler. Fall is also known as autumn. During … Continue reading
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Constitution Day
The Constitution of the United States was signed on September 17, 1787. September 17 is now celebrated each year as Constitution Day. The idea for the day began with Louise Leigh, a senior citizen from California. After Leigh took a … Continue reading
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