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A Not-So-Traditional Thanksgiving, Part 2
Part 2: Voice of Native Americans by Neil Miller The campaign to make a regional holiday into a national celebration was realized on October 3, 1863, when Abraham Lincoln proclaimed…National Holidays Around the World
The following table lists the date and name for select national holidays in countries around the world. Find the day, month, and year of inception for independence, revolution, flag, and founding…The United Nations
In 1945, the United Nations was founded by "peace-loving states" Related Links About the UN Security Council UN Charter UN Security Council Members Current and Completed…A Not-So-Traditional Thanksgiving, Part 1
Part 1: The Original Culture War by Neil Miller During the National Day of Mourning rally in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Andres Araica prayed at a statue of Massasoit, chief of the…Dorothy Day
Dorothy Day was co-founder of a community of activists who published a newspaper while feeding, sheltering and living with the poor of New York City. The group and its paper, both called The Catholic…Nurse's Day History
The Question: When is Nurses' Day observed? The Answer: National Nurses' Week is celebrated May 6-12 each year. Although a National Nurses'…The Origin of Native American Heritage Month
A brief history Dr. Arthur C. Parker Related Links American Indian Tribes Glossary of American Indian Terms Navajo Code Talkers Sacagawea Golden Dollar What started at the…Earth Day: History, Stats & Facts, Recycling Tips & More
by Beth Rowen Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, a result of the efforts of Sen. Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.), a passionate advocate of protecting the environment and increasing awareness of…The Security Council
Related Links UN Member NationsPrincipal Organs of the UNUS Representatives to the UNEncyclopedia: UNUnited Nations Home PageUnited Nations Association of the United States of AmericaThe…National Holidays in Latin America
Hispanic National Holidays Related Links Simón Bolívar U.S. Hispanic/Latino Population South American Leaders Countries of the World South America Central America…Trending
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