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National Observances
Thanksgiving Day 2006: Nov. 23, 2006, Facts Features and Fun
What many regard as the nation’s first Thanksgiving took place in December 1621 as the religious separatist Pilgrims held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest. It eventually became a national holiday in 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of thanksgiving. Later, President Franklin Roosevelt clarified that Thanksgiving should always be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of the month to encourage earlier holiday shopping, never on the occasional .
Oct 23, 2006, 07:46
National Observances
October Is National Fire Prevention Month
October is National Fire Prevention Month, a time when we should all be aware of ways to help learn fire safety and prevention. According to Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Regional Director Dennis Hunsinger, most Americans underestimate their risk for fire, and many either lack emergency response plans – or fail to practice them with fire drills.
Oct 17, 2006, 07:10
National Observances
Veterans Day 2006: Nov. 11
There are over 24.5 million veterans in the United States and about 1.7 millionThe number of female veterans.
Oct 12, 2006, 06:54
National Observances
September is National Menopause Awareness Month
TheOffice of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) joins the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) in recognizing September as National Menopause Awareness Month. This month-long event was established by U.S. federal legislators who recognized the need to increase awareness about the importance of having accurate information to enhance women’s health at menopause and beyond.
Sep 18, 2006, 09:03
