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SUMMARY:Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth is an annual observance on June 19 to remember when Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation and freed all remaining slaves in Texas on June 19\, 1865. This day is an opportunity for people to celebrate freedom and equal rights in the United States. \nIs Juneteenth a Public Holiday?\nJuneteenth has been a federal holiday in the US since 2021. However\, the day’s official status and how it is celebrated differs from state to state. \nIt is a paid state holiday in several states including Massachusetts\, New Jersey\, New York\, and Virginia; other states celebrate it as an official observance. \nIn some states\, people employed by the state may have a day off work. Stores\, post offices\, and other organizations and businesses are likely to be open as usual\, but some may be closed or have restricted opening hours in some areas. Many public transit services operate on their usual schedule\, but there may be some changes. There may be some local disruption to traffic around large scale public events. \nWhat Do People Do?\nA range of public\, community and private events are held to celebrate Juneteenth\, often on a weekend close to June 19. These include: \n\nPot luck outdoor cookouts\, barbecues or picnics.\nBaseball games.\nWorkplace lunches.\nRodeos.\nNeighborhood or block parties.\nCommunity flag-raising ceremonies.\nJuneteenth displays in city halls\, libraries\, schools\, and post offices.\nEssay or artwork competitions for young people.\nPresentations of community service awards.\nThe distribution of Juneteenth buttons\, t-shirts\, mugs\, and bags.\n\nSome people also decorate conference rooms or corridors at their workplace\, and their neighborhoods and yards with Juneteenth banners\, yard signs\, and flags to raise awareness of the event. \nBackground\nSlavery in the United States can be traced back to the 16th century when Spanish explorers brought African slaves with them to the New World. It lasted until the Emancipation Proclamation came into effect on January 1\, 1863. On that date Texas was largely controlled by forces fighting for the Confederate States\, which opposed the abolition of slavery. \nOn June 19\, 1865\, Union soldiers arrived to take control of Texas and enforce the emancipation of slaves in the state. In Galveston\, Texas\, the newly freed slaves held large public celebrations and so laid the base for future Juneteenth activities. The word ‘Juneteenth’ resulted from the words ‘June Nineteenth’ being combined together in speech. \nAfter 1865\, Juneteenth was mainly celebrated in Texas. Parks have been established on land bought by former slaves to hold Juneteenth celebrations in the Texan cities of Austin\, Houston\, and Mexia. \nToday\, it is a federal holiday and a state holiday or observance in more than half of the US states. \nJuneteenth celebrations are also held in other countries around the world\, including Ghana\, Honduras\, Japan\, Taiwan\, and Trinidad and Tobago. \nSymbols\nThe Juneteenth flag consists of a rectangle. The lower part of the rectangle is red and the upper part is blue and it has a solid white\, five-pointed star at its center. The star is surrounded by a white outline of a 12-pointed star. The Juneteenth flag is often displayed with the United States flag to symbolize that slavery is illegal. \nIn Texas and some other southern states\, the traditional drink on Juneteenth is Big Red soda. This variety of cream soda is a sweet\, soft drink flavored with orange and lemon oils and vanilla. It is available in different flavors and with or without caffeine and sugar.
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SUMMARY:Independence Day (substitute)
DESCRIPTION:Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 and is often known as the Fourth of July. It is the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. \nIndependence Day Celebrations\nIndependence Day is a day of family celebrations with picnics and barbecues\, showing a great deal of emphasis on the American tradition of political freedom. Activities associated with the day include watermelon or hotdog eating competitions and sporting events\, such as baseball games\, three-legged races\, swimming activities\, and tug-of-war games. \nThe American flag is often placed outside homes and buildings on July 4th\, and communities arrange fireworks after dark. The most impressive firework displays are shown on television. Big cities like New York and Washington\, D.C. often organize parades and other large public events on the 4th of July. \nSome employees use one or more vacation days to create a long weekend to escape to their favorite beach or vacation spot. \nAmerican Day\nIndependence Day is a patriotic holiday for celebrating the United States. Politicians appear at public events to show their support for their country’s history\, heritage\, and people. \nAbove all\, people in the United States express and give thanks for the freedom and liberties fought by the first generation of many of today’s Americans. The Statue of Liberty is a national monument associated with Independence Day. \nIs Independence Day a Public Holiday?\nThis is a state public holiday. State government offices are closed. Some schools and businesses may also be closed on this day. \nFourth of July\nIndependence Day is a federal holiday. If July 4 is a Saturday\, it is observed on Friday\, July 3. If July 4 is a Sunday\, it is observed on Monday\, July 5. Government offices and schools are closed. Some businesses may be closed as well. \nIn some years\, many employees use a portion of their vacation days to create a long weekend. This can cause congestion in some places\, particularly towards popular holiday destinations. \nThere are many public events\, parades\, shows\, and fireworks displays. This may cause local disruption to traffic. Public transit systems do not usually operate on their regular timetables. \nThe History of Independence Day\nIn 1775\, people in the thirteen colonies began fighting the British under King George III for their own independence. On July 2\, 1776\, Congress secretly voted for independence from Great Britain. Two days later\, on July 4\, 1776\, the final wording of the Declaration of Independence was approved\, and the document was published. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was on July 8\, 1776. Delegates began to sign the Declaration of Independence on August 2\, 1776. \nIn 1870\, Independence Day was made an unpaid holiday for federal employees. In 1941\, it became a paid holiday for them. \nThe first description of how Independence Day would be celebrated was in a letter from John Adams to his wife Abigail on July 3\, 1776. He described “pomp and parade\, with shows\, games\, sports\, guns\, bells\, bonfires\, and illuminationst” throughout the United States. However\, the term “Independence Day” was not used until 1791. \nInterestingly\, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams\, both signers of the Declaration of Independence and presidents of the United States\, died on July 4\, 1826—exactly 50 years after the adoption of the declaration. \nIt is also important to note that Native Americans lived in the country\, and each tribe had its own nation and government prior to the European settlers.
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SUMMARY:Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 and is often known as the Fourth of July. It is the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. \nIndependence Day Celebrations\nIndependence Day is a day of family celebrations with picnics and barbecues\, showing a great deal of emphasis on the American tradition of political freedom. Activities associated with the day include watermelon or hotdog eating competitions and sporting events\, such as baseball games\, three-legged races\, swimming activities\, and tug-of-war games. \nThe American flag is often placed outside homes and buildings on July 4th\, and communities arrange fireworks after dark. The most impressive firework displays are shown on television. Big cities like New York and Washington\, D.C. often organize parades and other large public events on the 4th of July. \nSome employees use one or more vacation days to create a long weekend to escape to their favorite beach or vacation spot. \nAmerican Day\nIndependence Day is a patriotic holiday for celebrating the United States. Politicians appear at public events to show their support for their country’s history\, heritage\, and people. \nAbove all\, people in the United States express and give thanks for the freedom and liberties fought by the first generation of many of today’s Americans. The Statue of Liberty is a national monument associated with Independence Day. \nIs Independence Day a Public Holiday?\nThis is a state public holiday. State government offices are closed. Some schools and businesses may also be closed on this day. \nFourth of July\nIndependence Day is a federal holiday. If July 4 is a Saturday\, it is observed on Friday\, July 3. If July 4 is a Sunday\, it is observed on Monday\, July 5. Government offices and schools are closed. Some businesses may be closed as well. \nIn some years\, many employees use a portion of their vacation days to create a long weekend. This can cause congestion in some places\, particularly towards popular holiday destinations. \nThere are many public events\, parades\, shows\, and fireworks displays. This may cause local disruption to traffic. Public transit systems do not usually operate on their regular timetables. \nThe History of Independence Day\nIn 1775\, people in the thirteen colonies began fighting the British under King George III for their own independence. On July 2\, 1776\, Congress secretly voted for independence from Great Britain. Two days later\, on July 4\, 1776\, the final wording of the Declaration of Independence was approved\, and the document was published. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was on July 8\, 1776. Delegates began to sign the Declaration of Independence on August 2\, 1776. \nIn 1870\, Independence Day was made an unpaid holiday for federal employees. In 1941\, it became a paid holiday for them. \nThe first description of how Independence Day would be celebrated was in a letter from John Adams to his wife Abigail on July 3\, 1776. He described “pomp and parade\, with shows\, games\, sports\, guns\, bells\, bonfires\, and illuminationst” throughout the United States. However\, the term “Independence Day” was not used until 1791. \nInterestingly\, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams\, both signers of the Declaration of Independence and presidents of the United States\, died on July 4\, 1826—exactly 50 years after the adoption of the declaration. \nIt is also important to note that Native Americans lived in the country\, and each tribe had its own nation and government prior to the European settlers.
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SUMMARY:California Admission Day
DESCRIPTION:September 9 is California Admission Day in the United States. It celebrates the time when California became the 31st state in 1850. \nIs California Admission Day a Public Holiday?\nThis is a state public holiday. State government offices are closed. Some schools and businesses may also be closed on this day. \nCelebrate California Admission Day\nSome state public offices\, organizations\, businesses\, museums and schools have special events to celebrate the state’s history on this day. \nPublic Life\nCalifornia Admission Day is a legal observance but most public offices\, schools\, and businesses generally do not close. However\, some municipalities in California observe it as a holiday with closed offices. This includes the City of Monterey\, the site of the first California Constitutional Convention\, held in 1849. \nAbout California Admission Day\nIn 1849\, leaders from around the future state of California drafted California’s first constitution\, which was approved on November 13 that year by a vote of 12\,064 to 811. In January\, 1850\, the State Legislature began its first two-year session. On September 9\, 1850\, California became the 31st entry into the Union. \nOn September 9\, 1924\, California’s “Bear Flag” flew over the White House to honor the date of California’s admission. In 1984\, however\, Governor George Deukmejian signed legislation changing its observance to a “personal” option. In recent times\, Californian governors have made public proclamations\, inviting the public to observe the day.
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CATEGORIES:State Holiday
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SUMMARY:Indigenous People's Day
DESCRIPTION:Is Indigenous People’s Day a Public Holiday?\nIndigenous People’s Day 2024 is a state observance in 30 states and a state holiday in 3 states and 1 federal district. \nWhere Is Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebrated?\nAs of 2023\, some 29 states do not celebrate Columbus Day and have renamed it or replaced it with Indigenous Peoples Day. Some states recognize Indigenous Peoples Day via proclamation\, while others treat it as an official holiday. \nAmong the states where the holiday is observed or honored are Alaska\, Minnesota\, Vermont\, Iowa\, North Carolina\, California\, Louisiana\, Maine\, Michigan\, New Mexico\, Wisconsin\, Virginia\, Oregon\, Texas\, as well as South Dakota\, which celebrates Native Americans’ Day\, Hawaii\, which celebrates Discoverers’ Day\, and Alabama\, which celebrates American Indian Heritage Day. Washington\, D.C. also recognizes the holiday. \nPresident Biden became the first U.S. president to issue a proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2021\, writing\, “Today\, we recognize Indigenous peoples’ resilience and strength as well as the immeasurable positive impact that they have made on every aspect of American society.” \nWhy Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day?\nActivists have long argued that holidays\, statues and other memorials to Columbus sanitize his actions—which include the enslavement of Native Americans—while giving him credit for “discovering” a place where communities had lived for thousands of years. \n“Columbus Day is not just a holiday\, it represents the violent history of colonization in the Western hemisphere\,” says Leo Killsback\, a professor of American Indian Studies at Arizona State University. \nColumbus Day became a federal holiday in 1937\, in part because of efforts by Roman Catholic Italian Americans. During the late 19th and early 20th century\, members of the stigmatized ethnic and religious group successfully campaigned to establish a Columbus Day in order to place Catholic Italians\, like Christopher Columbus\, into American history. In doing so\, they edged out people of Anglo-Saxon descent who wanted a federal holiday honoring Leif Erikson as the first European to reach the Americas. \nBut decades later\, the question of which European got here “first” is beside the point. “Indigenous Peoples’ Day represents a much more honest and fair representation of American values\,” writes Killsback\, who is a citizen of the Northern Cheyenne Nation of southeastern Montana. \n\n 
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SUMMARY:Day After Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:The Day After Thanksgiving is also known as Black Friday. It is a holiday in more than 20 states. \nIs Day After Thanksgiving a Public Holiday?\nThis is a state public holiday. State government offices are closed. Some schools and businesses may also be closed on this day. \nThe Thanksgiving Weekend\nThanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday in November\, and it is celebrated widely by Americans. Schools and universities are closed for the entire Thanksgiving weekend. It is a time for family celebration on the Thursday\, and many spend the day after — which is also known as Black Friday — bargain shopping. \nThe Friday after Thanksgiving is a state holiday in California\, Delaware\, Florida\, Illinois\, Iowa\, Kansas\, Kentucky\, Louisiana\, Maine\, Michigan\, Minnesota\, Nebraska\, Nevada\, New Hampshire\, North Carolina\, Oklahoma\, Pennsylvania\, South Carolina\, Tennessee\, Texas\, Virginia\, and West Virginia. \nGeorgians Celebrate Robert E. Lee\nIn Georgia\, it is also a state holiday. Georgians have chosen this day to commemorate the birth of Robert E. Lee\, commander of the Confederate army during the American Civil War in the 1860s. HIs birthday is also a holiday in other states\, however on different dates.
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