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Memorial Day

Officially observed on Monday, May 29, 2017 by Borgna Brunner The Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery commemorates American war dead from the World Wars, Korea, and…

Presidents' Day

 Presidential Trivia Eight of the first nine American presidents —Washington, John Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Jackson, and Harrison— were born British subjects. Van…

Presidents' Day

JFK (1991) Director: Oliver Stone. Cast: Kevin Costner, Sissy Spacek, Joe Pesci, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Oldman  Election Facts How a President is Nominated Electoral College Presidential…

Presidents' Day

Air Force One (1997) Director: Wolfgang Petersen. Cast: Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Wendy Crewson, Glenn Close Air Force One Harrison Ford's President James Marshall is the chief executive that…

Labor Day

Work in America: history, facts, statistics, and leaders Compiled by Information Please Related Links The History of Labor Day Labor…

Play Day

Do you ever find yourself looking for something to do on a rainy day? Try putting on a play for your family and friends. Here’s a guide to help you create a dazzling drama.Put on your director’…

May Day

Children in England celebrate the end of winter and the arrival of spring on May 1 each year. The festivities center around a huge striped maypole that’s decorated with flowers and streamers.…

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1 in Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala and other parts of Central and South America. Families gather to pray to the souls of dead relatives, asking them to…

Groundhog Day

The Adventures of Punxsutawney Phil, Wiarton Willie, and Pothole Pete by Holly Hartman February 2 brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent. Legend…

May Day

A cornucopia of holidays by Shmuel Ross Related Links Spring Poems Holidays Haymarket Square Riot   May 1st, often called May Day, just…