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What is Presidents Day?

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Presidents Day: Not Just a No School Day

Presidents Day is not just a day off from school or work. On Presidents Day became a national holiday in 1879.

First celebrated on Washington’s birthday it was later changed to the third Wednesday of February.

Today, we celebrate all Presidents that have led our nation. This holiday helps to reunite the people of the United States.

Presidents Day gives us some heroes. Heroes such as President Lincoln and President Washington who were both born in the month of February.  George Washington on February 22, 1732 and Abraham Lincoln on February 12, 1809. Other Presidents with February birthdays included William Henry Harrison born on February 9, 1773 and President Ronald Reagan born on February 6, 1911.

Presidents Day Honors All Presidents

Presidents Day honors all of our Presidents regardless of the month they were born in and regardless of the political party they belonged to.

Since George Washington’s election in 1789, 45 men have served as President of the United States. Each of us is different and we may not agree with all or the policies of a President, we can still recognize the office of the President of the United States.

Happy Presidents Day to America from Kids Speak for America.

OoRah to all of our Presidents.

Article updated January 30, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving Day in the USA

Kids Speak for America wishes each of you a Happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is so much more than a day that family and friends join together to feast. On Thanksgiving Day, let us each give thanks for the blessing of living in the United Sates of America. Here, we are given many opportunities and often, we fail to recognize how lucky we are to live in this great country. 

The meaning of Thanksgiving like so many other events is continuously being rewritten by those that have little respect for our country. Instead of getting into the politics of Thanksgiving, Kids Speak for America would like to share with you A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

Veterans Day

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Veterans Day Parade

We Honor United States Veterans on Veterans Day

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November 11th is Veterans Day. If your school is in session during the Covid-19 pandemic, take note, “Veterans Day is not just an extra day off from school.” “Veterans Day is not just another excuse for banks, post offices and other public buildings to close so that the workers can take a day off.”  Veterans Day is a significant day!

Veterans Day is Not an Ordinary Holiday

Often confused with Memorial Day, a day that remembers those that died while serving. Veterans Day honors those that have served and those that are now serving in the Arm Forces of the United States. On this day, we honor the sacrifices these men and women have made and continue to make to keep our Nation free.

Sacrifice Come in Many Ways

You or a friend may have or had a parent that served or now serves in the Armed Forces. These parents and their families often sacrifice with long separations as a mother or father is far away serving our country.

Many of our veterans and active duty personnel have lost one or more legs, arms, eyesight or suffered brain and other life changing injuries.

Some of our veterans and their families have sacrificed through loss of life while serving our Country.

Say Thank You to Our Veterans

On or near this Day, many cities and towns celebrate with parades and other events. When you go to these parades, don’t just reach out for the candy that some may be throwing out. Reach out to the veterans and tell them, “Thank you for serving.”

When in a public place and you see a man or women wearing a cap, vest or other item that indicates that they are a Veteran, say to them, “Thank you for serving.”

Yes, thank you Veterans for serving us, thank you for keeping the United States of America free.

There are many Veterans Day parades throughout the United States. Take a little time to attend one of these parades and say thank you to our Veterans.

Click here to learn about the History of Veterans Day

Memorial Day a Day of Remembrance

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Memorial Day is a day when we remember the Men and Women of the military that have died serving our country. Way to often, many kids and adults have looked at Memorial Day as a break from school and work.

Due to the COVID-19 virus, most kids are out of school and many adults are out of work. Many states and communities have been shut down with the citizens of our nation experiencing the nasty taste of excessive government control.

At this point, many of us are looking for normalcy. Some states and communities are now loosening their grip on the community with local parks and businesses are slowly reopening. In some states and communities the lock down has continued for an undetermined time.

There is not a better time, than now for each of us to reflect upon the true history of the United States of America. Each one of us should take the time to think about what our nation’s past. Think about what our country would be like today if it were not for our often-forgotten military heroes. Think about what it would be like if we continue to allow our elected officials to change us to a Socialistic society under their control.

Today more than ever, we must protect the freedoms and sacrifices that were made by many of our parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, friends, and neighbors. They made these sacrifices so that we may live in the United States of America as a free society.

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Independence Day

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The 4th of July

Kids Speak for America Independence Day

Independence Day, in the United States, the Fourth of July, a time when family and friends are getting together in celebration with pool parties, picnics or a day at the beach. An evening filled with excitement and fireworks. For many children this day is a highlight of their summer vacation as they will soon be returning to school. Many adults thinking as it as a long weekend or a day off from work. Unfortunately many among us do not know what we are celebrating on this historic day.

Why We Celebrate Independence Day

July Fourth in the U.S., commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were now  the United States of America, a new nation and no longer part of the British Empire. These original 13 colonies had formed a country that would become the greatest, strongest nation the world had ever seen.As we celebrate,  remember that the 4th of July is not just about fireworks, picnics and kids having fun. Each of us needs to reflect on the freedoms we have and what we must do to keep the United States of America free.

Independence Day

This Schoolhouse Rock video titled “Fireworks” features a song of the same title written by Lynn Ahrens. Kid, teenager or adult you will find this independence day song performed by Grady Tate to be catchy as we learn about this 4th of July holiday and our Declaration of Independence.

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Presidents Day: Not Just a No School Day Presidents Day is not just a day off from school or work. On Presidents Day became a national holiday in 1879. First celebrated on Washington’s birthday it was later changed to the third Wednesday of February. Today, we celebrate all Presidents that have led our nation. This […]

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