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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. [9]
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.
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 ...
The Black History Month tent during the Army Heritage Month program at Fort Eisenhower on June 6, 2024. Army Heritage Month recognizes a variety of holidays including Juneteenth, women's history ...
These observances differ from federal holidays in that federal employees only receive a day free from work on holidays, not observances. Federal observances that are designated by Congress appear in Title 36 of the United States Code (36 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.). Below is a list of all observances so designated.
And let’s not forget the February 2024 monthly observances. It’s Black History Month — a great time for all people to brush up on the strides, struggles, and historic moments for the Black ...
Add these January holidays and observances to your calendar. Find official awareness days and various weekly and monthly observances in 2024.
According to the official Army website, the goal during Hispanic Heritage Month is to celebrate the diverse and inclusive environment of the U.S. Army. Through coordinated efforts throughout the Army, this observance will be used to inform Army audiences and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic soldiers, civilians, and their families. [12]