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Veterans Day

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Honoring U.S. military veterans and recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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World Digital Preservation Day

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This years theme is "Data for All, For Good, Forever"
Image of the Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor, Source: National Park Service (NPS)

Anniversary of the Opening of the Erie Canal in 1825

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The Erie Canal established a transportation network making New York the Nation's premier commercial and financial center
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National History Day® 2022-2023

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Resources on the theme of "Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas"
Photo of the Constitution, Source: National Archives

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

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Commemorating the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution, and recognizing those who have become U.S. citizens
The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial honoring those who were lost. It was dedicated on Sept. 11, 2008 — seven years to the day after the attacks. Source: Department of Defense

September 11

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Patriot Day and National Day of Prayer, Service and Remembrance
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Labor Day

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A Celebration of the American Worker
President Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act

Anniversary of the Social Security Act of 1935

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The Social Security Act of 1935 created a Social Security system in the United States
Patent image for Machinery for a Rolling Iron, S. Ex. Doc. 33-42

Anniversary of the First Patent Issued in the United States

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On July 31, 1790, the first patent was signed by President George Washington
Fireworks at the National Monument in Washington D.C.

Independence Day

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Observed the 4th of July, marking the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776