Shannon Brady

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Juneteenth 2024

Juneteenth has a long and complex history. In January 1863, in the middle of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which legally freed the 3.5 million African Americans enslaved in the southern Confederate States, which had seceded from the northern Union to continue keeping African … »
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Father’s Day 2024

Father’s Day is a special occasion to show fathers, godfathers, grandfathers and father figures in your life how much you care for and appreciate them. Check out our previous article on Father’s Day for more information about the history of the holiday.In the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, Father’s … »
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Memorial Day 2024

The United States has several holidays dedicated to its service members; Armed Forces Day (third Saturday in May, this year May 18) honors those currently serving, while Veterans Day (November 11, annually) honors those still alive who have served in the armed forces. Memorial Day, observed annually on the last … »
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Mother’s Day 2024

Mother’s Day is a holiday observed in many ways around the world to celebrate the efforts of mothers and mother figures everywhere, giving family a particularly special opportunity to show how much they care. In the United States, it falls annually on the second Sunday in May.It is popularly observed … »
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