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7/4/2017 12:00 AM
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U.S. Independence Day
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, in which the young American colonies declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1776. The young...
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8/4/2017 12:00 AM
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U.S. Coast Guard Birthday -- 1790
The U.S. Coast Guard traces its history back to 4 August 1790 when the first Congress of the United States authorized the construction of ten vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws to prevent smuggling. In 1915, it took on additional responsiblities...
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9/11/2017 12:00 AM
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Patriot Day
In December 18, 2001, President George W. Bush signed Public Law 107-89 which designated September 11 as Patriot Day, in memory of the 2,974 casualties of the September 11, 2001, attack on New York City and the Pentagon.
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9/15/2017 12:00 AM
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POW/MIA Recognition Day
Presidential proclamation and Department of Defense tradition has set aside the third Friday in September as a formal day of commemoration as Prisoner of War (POW)/Missing in Action (MIA) Recognition Day. A ceremony is held at the Pentagon that features...
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9/18/2017 12:00 AM
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U.S. Air Force Birthday -- 1947
The U.S. Air Force was created by the National Security Act of 1947 and was signed into law by President Harry. S. Truman. Born out of the Army Air Corps, it became a full partner with the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy in defending the country. General Carl...
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