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Armed Forces Day, Third Saturday in May

Armed Forces Day, Third Saturday in May

In 2026, Armed Forces Day is designated as Saturday, May 16. In the United States, Armed Forces Day is intended to be an honorary celebration for those currently serving in...

Armed Forces Day, Third Saturday in May

In 2026, Armed Forces Day is designated as Saturday, May 16. In the United States, Armed Forces Day is intended to be an honorary celebration for those currently serving in...

Peace Officers Memorial Day & National Police Week

Peace Officers Memorial Day & National Police Week

On October 1, 1961, Congress authorized then President John F. Kennedy to designate May 15 as an annual holiday to honor peace officers across the United States. Here's the Presidential...

Peace Officers Memorial Day & National Police Week

On October 1, 1961, Congress authorized then President John F. Kennedy to designate May 15 as an annual holiday to honor peace officers across the United States. Here's the Presidential...

Mothers Day in America

Mothers Day in America

It's been more than a hundred years, so there are very few Americans who can remember a time when Mothers' Day wasn't a part of their family tradition... Here's Woodrow...

Mothers Day in America

It's been more than a hundred years, so there are very few Americans who can remember a time when Mothers' Day wasn't a part of their family tradition... Here's Woodrow...

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Military Spouse Appreciation Day occurs on the Friday before Mothers' Day, and was created to honor the spouses of the people who serve in the United States Armed Forces. In...

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Military Spouse Appreciation Day occurs on the Friday before Mothers' Day, and was created to honor the spouses of the people who serve in the United States Armed Forces. In...

The Empire State Building

The Empire State Building

On May 1, 1931, the Empire State Building opened its doors as the world's tallest building, a feat of engineering completed in just 410 days during the depths of the...

The Empire State Building

On May 1, 1931, the Empire State Building opened its doors as the world's tallest building, a feat of engineering completed in just 410 days during the depths of the...

Honoring National Firefighter’s Memorial Day

Honoring National Firefighter’s Memorial Day

In 2026, National Firefighter’s Memorial Day is Sunday, May 3. What is National Firefighter's Memorial Day? Find out here...

Honoring National Firefighter’s Memorial Day

In 2026, National Firefighter’s Memorial Day is Sunday, May 3. What is National Firefighter's Memorial Day? Find out here...