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A Merry Little Christmas And A Happy New Year

December 25, 2024 by Marc Handelman in National Holidays, Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year
December 25, 2024 /Marc Handelman
National Holidays, Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year

National Native American Heritage Day

November 29, 2024 by Marc Handelman in Native American Day, Native American Patriots, Native Alaskan Patriots, National Holidays, United States of America, House Resolution 62 (110), Native American, Alaskan Natives, Native American Month
November 29, 2024 /Marc Handelman
Native American Day, Native American Patriots, Native Alaskan Patriots, National Holidays, United States of America, House Resolution 62 (110), Native American, Alaskan Natives, Native American Month

Image courtesy of the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Happy Thanksgiving 2024 Image courtesy of the Veterans of Foreign Wars

November 28, 2024 by Marc Handelman in United States of America, National Holidays, VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars, US Armed Forces, Veterans
November 28, 2024 /Marc Handelman
United States of America, National Holidays, VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars, US Armed Forces, Veterans

Happy United States of America Indigenous Peoples' Day →

October 14, 2024 by Marc Handelman in Indigenous Peoples Day, Presidential Proclamation, National Holidays

A Proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2021

Since time immemorial, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have built vibrant and diverse cultures — safeguarding land, language, spirit, knowledge, and tradition across the generations. On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, our Nation celebrates the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognizes their inherent sovereignty, and commits to honoring the Federal Government’s trust and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations.

Our country was conceived on a promise of equality and opportunity for all people — a promise that, despite the extraordinary progress we have made through the years, we have never fully lived up to. That is especially true when it comes to upholding the rights and dignity of the Indigenous people who were here long before colonization of the Americas began. For generations, Federal policies systematically sought to assimilate and displace Native people and eradicate Native cultures. 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. We also recommit to supporting a new, brighter future of promise and equity for Tribal Nations — a future grounded in Tribal sovereignty and respect for the human rights of Indigenous people in the Americas and around the world.

In the first week of my Administration, I issued a memorandum reaffirming our Nation’s solemn trust and treaty obligations to American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Nations and directed the heads of executive departments and agencies to engage in regular, meaningful, and robust consultation with Tribal officials. It is a priority of my Administration to make respect for Tribal sovereignty and self-governance the cornerstone of Federal Indian policy. History demonstrates that Native American people — and our Nation as a whole — are best served when Tribal governments are empowered to lead their communities and when Federal officials listen to and work together with Tribal leaders when formulating Federal policy that affects Tribal Nations.

The contributions that Indigenous peoples have made throughout history — in public service, entrepreneurship, scholarship, the arts, and countless other fields — are integral to our Nation, our culture, and our society. Indigenous peoples have served, and continue to serve, in the United States Armed Forces with distinction and honor — at one of the highest rates of any group — defending our security every day. And Native Americans have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, working essential jobs and carrying us through our gravest moments. Further, in recognition that the pandemic has harmed Indigenous peoples at an alarming and disproportionate rate, Native communities have led the way in connecting people with vaccination, boasting some of the highest rates of any racial or ethnic group.

The Federal Government has a solemn obligation to lift up and invest in the future of Indigenous people and empower Tribal Nations to govern their own communities and make their own decisions. We must never forget the centuries-long campaign of violence, displacement, assimilation, and terror wrought upon Native communities and Tribal Nations throughout our country. Today, we acknowledge the significant sacrifices made by Native peoples to this country — and recognize their many ongoing contributions to our Nation.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor America’s first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today. I encourage everyone to celebrate and recognize the many Indigenous communities and cultures that make up our great country.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 11, 2021, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in honor of our diverse history and the Indigenous peoples who contribute to shaping this Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-sixth.

JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

October 14, 2024 /Marc Handelman
Indigenous Peoples Day, Presidential Proclamation, National Holidays

Labor Day 2024 - Three Day Weekend Edition!

Happy United States Labor Day 2024 / Feliz Fin de Semana del Día del Trabajo de Estados Unidos 2024 / Joyeux Fin de Semaine de la Fête du Travail aux États-Unis 2024 →

September 02, 2024 by Marc Handelman in Labor Day, United States of America, National Holidays
September 02, 2024 /Marc Handelman
Labor Day, United States of America, National Holidays

Happy Labor Day 2024 - Three Day Weekend Edition!

Happy United States Labor Day 2024 / Feliz Fin de Semana del Día del Trabajo de Estados Unidos 2024 / Joyeux Fin de Semaine de la Fête du Travail aux États-Unis 2024 →

September 01, 2024 by Marc Handelman in Labor Day, United States of America, National Holidays
September 01, 2024 /Marc Handelman
Labor Day, United States of America, National Holidays

Presidents Day 2024 →

February 19, 2024 by Marc Handelman in National Holidays, United States of America, United States Holidays
February 19, 2024 /Marc Handelman
National Holidays, United States of America, United States Holidays

National Native American Heritage Day →

November 24, 2023 by Marc Handelman in Native American Day, Native American Patriots, National Holidays, United States of America, House Resolution 62 (110), Native American, Alaskan Natives, Native American Month
November 24, 2023 /Marc Handelman
Native American Day, Native American Patriots, National Holidays, United States of America, House Resolution 62 (110), Native American, Alaskan Natives, Native American Month

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Happy Thanksgiving 2023! →

November 23, 2023 by Marc Handelman in US Thanksgiving, National Holidays, VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans
November 23, 2023 /Marc Handelman
US Thanksgiving, National Holidays, VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans

Happy Thanksgiving Canada / Joyeux Thanksgiving Canada

October 09, 2023 by Marc Handelman in Canadian Thanksgiving, National Holidays, Canada, Allies, Joyeux Thanksgiving, Action de Grâce Canadien

Infosecurity.US Wishes Our Family, Friends And All Canadians Everywhere, A Safe And Happy Thanksgiving 9 October 2023! / Infosecurity.US souhaite à notre famille, à nos amis et à tous les Canadiens du monde entier, un joyeux et joyeux Thanksgiving le 9 Octobre 2023 !

October 09, 2023 /Marc Handelman
Canadian Thanksgiving, National Holidays, Canada, Allies, Joyeux Thanksgiving, Action de Grâce Canadien

For Information, See Wikipedia and the Presidents’ Proclamation

Happy United States Constitution Day & Citizenship Day!

September 18, 2023 by Marc Handelman in US Citizenship Day, US Constitution Day, National Holidays

'When Constitution Day falls on a weekend or on another holiday, schools and other institutions observe the holiday on an adjacent weekday' - via Wikipedia. More information can be located at Wikipedia's Constitution Day (United States) article

September 18, 2023 /Marc Handelman
US Citizenship Day, US Constitution Day, National Holidays

Interior view of workers at one of the steel processing plants in Hamilton, circa 1920. (MIKAN 4915719) - Image Courtesy of Library and Archives Canada (LAC).

Happy Canadian Labour Day! / Bonne Fête du Travail Canadienne! →

September 04, 2023 by Marc Handelman in Canada, Fête du Travail Canada, Canada Labour Day, Labour Day, Happy Labour Day!, Bonne Fête du Travail!, National Holidays, Do The Work, Faire le Travail, Jours Fériés!
September 04, 2023 /Marc Handelman
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Labor Day 2023 - Three Day Weekend Edition!

Happy United States Labor Day Weekend 2023 / Feliz Fin de Semana del Día del Trabajo de Estados Unidos 2023 / Joyeux Fin de Semaine de la Fête du Travail aux États-Unis 2023 →

September 04, 2023 by Marc Handelman in Labor Day, National Holidays, Labor, Do The Work, Fête du Travail, Les États-Unis d'Amérique, Travail, Día del Trabajo, Estados Unidos de América, Días Festivos Nacionales, Trabajo, Haz El Trabajo, Jours Fériés
September 04, 2023 /Marc Handelman
Labor Day, National Holidays, Labor, Do The Work, Fête du Travail, Les États-Unis d'Amérique, Travail, Día del Trabajo, Estados Unidos de América, Días Festivos Nacionales, Trabajo, Haz El Trabajo, Jours Fériés

Labor Day 2023 - Three Day Weekend Edition! Construction workers sit on a New York City skyscraper girder in 1932. The building today is known as Rockefeller Plaza. (Image Credit © Granger)

Happy United States Labor Day Weekend 2023 / Feliz Fin de Semana del Día del Trabajo de Estados Unidos 2023 / Joyeux Fin de Semaine de la Fête du Travail aux États-Unis 2023 →

September 03, 2023 by Marc Handelman in Labor Day, National Holidays, Labor, Do The Work, Fête du Travail, Les États-Unis d'Amérique, Travail, Día del Trabajo, Estados Unidos de América, Días Festivos Nacionales, Trabajo, Haz El Trabajo, Jours Fériés
September 03, 2023 /Marc Handelman
Labor Day, National Holidays, Labor, Do The Work, Fête du Travail, Les États-Unis d'Amérique, Travail, Día del Trabajo, Estados Unidos de América, Días Festivos Nacionales, Trabajo, Haz El Trabajo, Jours Fériés

Happy Labor Day 2023 - Three Day Weekend Edition!

Happy United States Labor Day Weekend 2023 / Feliz Fin de Semana del Día del Trabajo de Estados Unidos 2023 / Joyeux Fin de Semaine de la Fête du Travail aux États-Unis 2023 →

September 02, 2023 by Marc Handelman in Labor Day, National Holidays, Labor, Do The Work, Fête du Travail, Les États-Unis d'Amérique, Travail, Día del Trabajo, Estados Unidos de América, Días Festivos Nacionales, Trabajo, Haz El Trabajo, Jours Fériés
September 02, 2023 /Marc Handelman
Labor Day, National Holidays, Labor, Do The Work, Fête du Travail, Les États-Unis d'Amérique, Travail, Día del Trabajo, Estados Unidos de América, Días Festivos Nacionales, Trabajo, Haz El Trabajo, Jours Fériés

via our Library of Congress, United States of America

United States of America, Independence Day 2023 →

July 04, 2023 by Marc Handelman in United States Holidays, National Holidays, Independence Day, Library Of Congress

The United States of America, Declaration of Independence

July 04, 2023 /Marc Handelman
United States Holidays, National Holidays, Independence Day, Library Of Congress

Canada Day 2023 / La Fête du Canada 2023

July 01, 2023 by Marc Handelman in Canada, Canada Day, America’s Allies, America, National Holidays

Happy Canada Day 2023 / La Fête du Canada 2023 To Our Canadian Family & Friends! / À notre famille et nos amis canadiens !

July 01, 2023 /Marc Handelman
Canada, Canada Day, America’s Allies, America, National Holidays

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2023

January 16, 2023 by Marc Handelman in American Leaders, American Patriots, Freedom Fighters, Civil Rights Leaders, Freedom, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Non-Violence, National Holidays, United States Holidays
January 16, 2023 /Marc Handelman
American Leaders, American Patriots, Freedom Fighters, Civil Rights Leaders, Freedom, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Non-Violence, National Holidays, United States Holidays
Blowing horns on Bleeker Street on New Year's Day Photographer Marjory Collins January 1943 New York

via Photographer Marjory Collins in New York City, NY, USA in January 1943 - Blowing Horns on Bleeker Street on New Year's Day

Happy New Year 2023 →

January 01, 2023 by Marc Handelman in Happy New Year, National Holidays, Marjory Collins
January 01, 2023 /Marc Handelman
Happy New Year, National Holidays, Marjory Collins

A Merry Little Christmas And A Happy New Year

December 25, 2022 by Marc Handelman in Holidays, National Holidays
December 25, 2022 /Marc Handelman
Holidays, National Holidays
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