Today, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day, which recognizes every president, past and present, in particular George Washington and Abraham Lincoln,
On the third Monday of each January, Americans honor the memory of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rev. King was a leader in the fight against racial inequality in the United States.
“The Christmas story is at the heart of the Christian faith. But the message of hope, love, peace, and joy, they’re also universal,” said President Joe Biden.
“The United States stands fully with these brave women and men fighting for their basic human rights in the face of oppression and injustice — and we always will,” said President Biden.
The fourth Thursday in November is Thanksgiving in the United States, a holiday celebrating the establishment of one of the earliest permanent English colonies in North America.
“Today, we honor generations of patriots who have earned the title of ‘American veteran,’" said President Joe Biden.
While today many people celebrate Columbus Day on that second Monday in October, 26 States and numerous cities hold a counter-celebration: Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
On the first Monday of September, Americans observe Labor Day to honor the country’s workers and their contribution to the prosperity of the United States.
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence, which declared to the world their independence from the British Empire.
On June 19, Americans celebrate Juneteenth in recognition of the day when the last population of formerly enslaved people received the news that they were finally free.
Memorial Day represents a debt owed by the living to those Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure their country’s freedom.
On the third Monday in February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day.
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