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Image of Marian Anderson mural dedicated. Marian Anderson, noted contralto, sings "The Star Spangled Banner" at the dedication of a mural commemorating her free public concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday, 1939. Source: Library of Congress

Black History Month

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This year's theme is "African Americans and the Arts"
Image of a popcorn container with popcorn

National Popcorn Day

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January 19th is the annual celebration day for this popular snack
MLK Day logo, Source: Americorps

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Observed the third Monday in January, celebrating the life and legacy of the Civil Rights leader, as well as a commitment to service
Cover image of the 1964 Surgeon General's Report on Smoking and Health

Anniversary of the Surgeon General's First Report on Smoking and Health

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This month marks 60 years since the release of this report from the Surgeon General's Advisory Committee
Endangered Species Act 50 Year Anniversary Logo, Source: NOAA

The Endangered Species Act of 1973

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Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation
Image of a portion of the wall of names at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Hawaii, Source: Recreation.gov

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

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A Day to remember and honor United States citizens killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941
World Aids Day 2023 logo, "World AIDS Day 35, Remember and Commit" - Source: HIV.gov

World AIDS Day, 35th Anniversary

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The 2023 theme is “World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit”
President John F. Kennedy

President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection

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Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy
President George H.W. Bush at the Annual Pardoning of the Thanksgiving Turkey, 1991.

Thanksgiving

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Historical moments on establishing the holiday and pardoning the National Thanksgiving Turkeys

Veterans Day 2023

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Honoring the courage, service, and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans