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The policy of issuing proclamations calling for the observance of special days or events is in 1 CFR Section 19.4, which allows for the responsibility for the preparation and presentation of proposed proclamations calling for the observance of special days, or events to the Director of Management and Budget to such agencies as deemed appropriate.
Gold Star Mother's Day: Calls upon government officials to display the American flag on all government buildings and upon the people of the U.S. to display the flag at their homes as a public expression of love, sorrow, and reverence for Gold Star mothers. 36 U.S.C. § 111: October 1–8 (Floating Monday) Child Health Day
African-American Music Appreciation Month [30] [31] ALS Awareness Month (Canada) Caribbean-American Heritage Month [32] LGBTQ Pride Month; National PTSD Awareness Day [33] National Safety Month [34] National Smile Month (United Kingdom, May and June) Devotion to the Sacred Heart; Men's Mental Health Awareness
A National Volunteer Week new proclamation has been issued by the American President each year since the holiday's inception. [6]The manner of celebration for national volunteer week varies, but many organizations host special events to help engage their local communities in volunteering and make them aware of opportunities that are available year-round.
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.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down part of a federal anti-corruption law that makes it a crime for state and local officials to take gifts valued at more than $5,000 from a donor who had ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 4 January 2025. Holidays in the United States of America For other uses, see Public holidays in the United States (disambiguation). Public holidays in the United States Public • Paid • Federal • Observance • School • Hallmark Observed by Federal government State governments Local governments ...