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Women’s History Month: March 2024
The roots of National Women’s History Month go back to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions.
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Irish American Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day: March 2024
To commemorate this day which celebrates all things Irish, the Census Bureau presents a variety of statistics on Irish-Americans.
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National Black (African American) History Month: February 2024
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week.
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American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2023
The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York.
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Veterans Day 2023: November 11
Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I.
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Veterans Day 2022: November 11
Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I.
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American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2022
The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York.
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
September 1968: Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week.
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Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act: July 26, 2022
July 26, 1990: President George H. W. Bush signed into law the American with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 2022
A host of statistical information on the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population groups.
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Women’s History Month: March 2022
The roots of National Women’s History Month go back to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions.
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National Black (African American) History Month: February 2022
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week.
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