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Presidential Proclamation--Thanksgiving Day, 2012
November 20, 2012 - On Thanksgiving Day, Americans everywhere gather with family and friends to recount the joys and blessings of the past year. This day is a time to take stock of the fortune we have known and the kindnesses we have shared, grateful for the God-given bounty that enriches our lives.
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Presidential Proclamation--National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2012
September 14, 2012- Our Nation's story would not be possible without generations of Hispanics who have shaped and strengthened the fabric of our Union. They have enriched every aspect of our national identity with traditions that stretch across centuries and reflect the many ancestries that comprise the Hispanic community. This month, we celebrate this rich heritage and reflect on the invaluable contributions Hispanics have made to America.
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Annual Folklife Festival Showcases American Diversity
July 10, 2012- Washington — America’s diversity in agriculture and culture was on display at the recent 10-day Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington. One popular exhibit highlighted the contributions that bees make to agriculture. Wearing a cap adorned with a large stuffed bumblebee, Sean McKenzie described his passion for raising bees and efforts to teach others about the value of the flying insects.
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Remarks by the President at Fourth of July Celebration
July 4, 2012- THE PRESIDENT: How’s it going, everybody? (Applause.) Are you hot? It’s supposed to be hot. It’s the fourth of July. Happy Fourth of July, everybody! (Applause.) On behalf of the entire Obama family, welcome to the White House.
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Presidential Proclamation on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 2, 2012- Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have helped make America what it is today.
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Remarks by the President at the 18th Annual Gala for the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies
May 8, 2012- Now, I am thrilled to be here tonight because all of you hold a special place in my heart. When I think about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, I think about my family.
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Presidential Proclamation -- National Native American Heritage Month, 2011
November 30, 2011 - From the Aleutian Islands to the Florida Everglades, American Indians and Alaska Natives have contributed immensely to our country's heritage. During National Native American Heritage Month, we commemorate their enduring achievements and reaffirm the vital role American Indians and Alaska Natives play in enriching the character of our Nation.
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Honoring Native Americans
November 30, 2011 - Every November, National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the enduring contributions of the first Americans to the history and culture of the United States.
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Navajo Educator Sees “Exciting Times” for American Indian Nations
November 30, 2011 - Washington — American Indian tribes are redesigning and running their own governments and economies, often with amazing success, says Manley Begay, an educator and member of the Navajo Nation.
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The Beauty of American Indian Culture
November 30, 2011 - Every year, thousands of American Indians gather together at powwows to celebrate their traditions and spirituality and to deepen their connections to family, friends and fellow Native peoples.
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Happy Birthday, Statue of Liberty!
October 24, 2011 - The Statue of Liberty is having a birthday extravaganza on October 28, the 125th anniversary of her dedication. The 93-meter-high copper beauty will celebrate with a flotilla of ships, a naturalization ceremony, a cake, musical performances, readings, speeches and fireworks.
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Presidential Proclamation--Women's History Month, 2011
February 28, 2011 - During Women's History Month, we reflect on the extraordinary accomplishments of women and honor their role in shaping the course of our Nation's history. Today, women have reached heights their mothers and grandmothers might only have imagined. Women now comprise nearly half of our workforce and the majority of students in our colleges and universities. They scale the skies as astronauts, expand our economy as entrepreneurs and business leaders, and serve our country at the highest levels of government and our Armed Forces.
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Presidential Proclamation--Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday
January 14, 2011 - Half a century ago, America was moved by a young preacher who called a generation to action and forever changed the course of history. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. devoted his life to the struggle for justice and equality, sowing seeds of hope for a day when all people might claim "the riches of freedom and the security of justice." On Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the holiday recognizing one of America's greatest visionary leaders, and we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King. Watch the Video - Marking Martin Luther King’s Birthday »
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Photo Gallery - The Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
January 14, 2011 - Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United States. January 17, 2011, marks the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day (see MLK Day of Service website), a federal holiday that honors King’s legacy and challenges citizens to engage in volunteer service in their communities. It is observed on the third Monday of January.
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2010 Census Data Show Population Shift to South, West Continues
December 27, 2010 - Washington — The first results from the 2010 U.S. census reflect a modest overall population growth over the past 10 years, with continued population shifts toward Southern and Western states. These data will be used to determine how the 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are apportioned to U.S. states, an exercise the United States has undertaken every 10 years since 1790.
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Presidential Proclamation--Thanksgiving Day
November 23, 2010 - A beloved American tradition, Thanksgiving Day offers us the opportunity to focus our thoughts on the grace that has been extended to our people and our country. This spirit brought together the newly arrived Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe -- who had been living and thriving around Plymouth, Massachusetts for thousands of years -- in an autumn harvest feast centuries ago.
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Thanksgiving Day 2009
November 25, 2009 Washington — Thanksgiving Day in the United States is possibly the premier U.S. family celebration — typically celebrated at home or in a community setting and marked with a substantial feast. Thanksgiving provides an occasion for reunions of friends and families, and it affords Americans a shared opportunity to express gratitude for the ...
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Remarks of President Barack Obama Ramadan Message
August 21, 2009 On behalf of the American people – including Muslim communities in all fifty states – I want to extend best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem.Ramadan is the month in which Muslims believe the Koran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, beginning with a simple word – iqra...
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Women's History Month 2009
March 2009 Washington — The world-renowned marine biologist, author and environmentalist Rachel Carson is the inspiration for the 2009 National Women’s History Month theme, Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet. Carson’s 1962 book Silent Spring focused the world’s attention on the harm to human health and the environment caused by the indiscriminate use...
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Black History Month 2009
February 2009 Washington — Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles — slavery, prejudice, poverty — as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life. In 2009, the inauguration of Barack Obama, America’s first African-American president, ...
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