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International Day of Peace
A Day Devoted to Strengthening the Ideals of Peace International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by resolution 36/37, the United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations […]
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery stands atop a hill overlooking Washington, D.C. On March 4, 1921, Congress approved the burial of an unidentified American soldier from World War I in the plaza of the new Memorial Amphitheater. The white marble sarcophagus has a flat-faced form and is relieved at the […]
Labor Day
Labor Day is a United States holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. Labor Day was created from the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. […]
The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States of America
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. United States Flag Code 4 U.S.C. § 1 et seq. The Flag Code states that the Pledge “should be rendered by standing at attention […]