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Flag Day
commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag, which happened by resolution of the2nd Continental
Jun. 14th Congress on June 14 1777. Congress had previously adopted the "American Continental Army"
after reaching a consensus position in the "Committee of the Whole" on June 14, 1775. In 1916,
President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14as Flag Day. In
August 1949, an Act of Congress established the National Flag Day.
Independence Day
is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of
Jul. 4th Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. This day
is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts,
baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches & ceremonies. In addition, various other
public & private events celebrate United States history, government, and traditions.
Patriot Day
Sep. 11th or "National Day of Service & Remembrance" is designated in memory of the 2,977 killed on Sept.
11th, 2001 by terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington D.C, and Penn.
Constitution Day
Sep. 17th or Citizenship Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United
States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is observed on the day in 1787
when the U.S. Constitutional Convention delegates signed the Constitution.
Victory at Yorktown
was accomplished after a French naval victory allowed American and French forces to trap the
Oct. 19th British army in Virginia. Gen. George Washington led the Continental Army and delivered the final
blow to the British. On Oct. 17, 1781 the British surrendered at Yorktown and marked the end of
major fighting in continental North America. The surrender ceremony took place on Oct. 19, 1781.
Veterans Day
honors people who have served in the armed services and are known as veterans. It is a federal
Nov. 11th holiday that is observed on November 11th. It coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day
& Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world. It marks the anniversary of
the end of WWI as major hostilities were formally ended at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the
11th month of 1918, with the German signing of the Armistice.
Texas SAR Anniversary
commemorates the founding of the "Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution" on Dec.
Dec. 8th 8th, 1896. Mr. Ira Hobart Evans organized a small group of men in Galveston and became the 1st
Texas SAR President. His was National #2751 and Texas #1. More information can be found at
www.txssar.org/evans.htm.
Bill of Rights Day
is the commemorative day named for the collective name of the first ten amendments to the
Dec. 15th United States Constitution as introduced by James Madison to theist U.S. Congress. These
amendments were limitations to serve and protect the rights of liberty & property. They guarantee
a number of personal freedoms, limit the government's power in judicial & other proceedings, and
reserve some powers to the states and the public.For Chapter History
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Sons of the American Revolution. Texas Society. Arlington Chapter 7. [TXSSAR Arlington, Holiday and Event Calendar], text, July 7, 2016; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1533339/m1/2/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.