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July
Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.
September
Labor Day is a U.S. federal and state public holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor American workers and the labor movement.
September - October
Hispanic Heritage Month is annually observed from September 15 to October 15 and it recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic culture to the nation's achievements, culture, and history.
September 17
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is an American federal observance celebrated annually on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and to honor all who have become U.S. citizens.
November
On August 3, 1990, President of the United States George H. W. Bush declared the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month.This commemorative month aims to provide a platform for Native people in the United States of America to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life.
November 11
Veterans Day is a United States federal holiday observed annually on November 11 to honor all military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
January
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed annually on the third Monday of January to honor the life, legacy, and civil rights achievements of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
February
Black History Month is an annual celebration that honors the history, culture, and central contributions of African Americans to U.S. and global society
March
Women's History Month is an annual celebration observed in the United States every March to honor the contributions, leadership, and achievements of women throughout history and contemporary society.
May
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month ... is observed in the United States during the month of May ... and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Wikipedia
May
Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is an annual recognition and celebration of American Jews' achievements and contributions to the United States of America during the month of May. Wikipedia
May
Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is one of the federal holidays in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day is also considered the unofficial beginning of summer in the United States. Wikipedia
June
Caribbean-American Heritage Month is celebrated by proclamation of the President and Congress in the United States in June to honor the achievements and contributions of Caribbean immigrants and their descendants living in the United States, particularly in government, sports, entertainment, and the arts. Events are held throughout the month celebrating and educating the public about Caribbean-American history and culture. Wikipedia
June
Pride Month, sometimes specified as LGBTQ Pride Month, is a month-long observance dedicated to the celebration of LGBTQ pride, commemorating the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) culture and community. Pride Month is observed in June in the United States, coinciding with the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests. Wikipedia
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June 14
Flag Day is a holiday celebrated on June 14 in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution stated "That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." Wikipedia
June 19
Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. Wikipedia