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Veterans Day began as Armistice Day at the end of World War I

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The day we call Veterans Day started out as Armistice Day, which commemorated the end of the fighting in World War I and the Armistice on November 11,...
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Why do Americans not celebrate Guy Fawkes Night?

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Guy Fawkes Night, or Bonfire Night, has been celebrated in England and much of the British Commonwealth since 1605, but it is not observed in the...
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Does Christopher Columbus deserve a holiday?

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School children for years learned in their history classes that Christopher Columbus discovered America, but in recent years, that fact has been...
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Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday is observed as International Day of Non-Violence

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In honor of Mahatma Gandhi, October 2 is observed as International Day of Non-Violence. Statues of Gandhi, striding along wearing his traditional...
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NY400 festival celebrated the arrival of the Dutch 400 years ago, and their presence today

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New Amsterdam Village in New York City during the NY400 celebration was the opportunity for Holland to showcase old Amsterdam, as well as celebrate...
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Ride a bright orange Dutch bike around New York during the NY400 celebration

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New York is celebrating the arrival of Henry Hudson in 1609 and the founding of the Dutch town in1626, which was called New Amsterdam. While it was...
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New York City celebrates arrival of Henry Hudson and its early years as New Amsterdam

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The 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s arrival in New York Harbor in 1609 will be celebrated with everything Dutch, including replica ships,...
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St. Augustine, Florida celebrates its 444th Birthday

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This weekend St. Augustine, Florida is holding their birthday party for the city. The oldest continuously occupied city in the United States is also...
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Travel 101: Why do we celebrate Labor Day in September instead of May 1st as most countries do?

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The first Monday in September is celebrated as Labor Day across the United States to honor the contributions working people have made to the strength...
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Happy Birthday to the National Park Service protecting scenery and history since 1916

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The amazing National Park Service has been preserving and protecting historic and natural wonders since its founding on August 25, 1916. The park...
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