Navy’s Birthday (October 13th)
CNO Admiral Zumwvyalt (1972) established the Navy’s birthday, tracing the date when Continental Congress established a Navy on October 13, 1775.
America honored the United States Navy on Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday because he was considered the “Father of the Modern Steel Navy.” Observed annually from 1922 through 1949.
The evening before All Saints Day or All Hallows Day, where American children dress up in funny or scary costumes, go “trick or treating”- knocking on doors in their neighborhood. Neighbors are expected to respond by giving small gifts- usually candy or money.
Marine Corps Birthday (November 10th)
On this day the Continental Congress (1775) authorized a “corps of marines” to serve aboard armed vessels during the war. They were disbanded along with the Army & Navy.
Established in 1926 (President Coolidge) to display the flag on official buildings commemorating the armistice ending the Great War (World War I). In 1938, FDR signed legislation making a legal holiday in the District of Columbia.
Established in 1954 (President Eisenhower) to honor all veterans (living & dead) of the Armed Forces of the United States that served during that last five major wars from the Civil War through the Korean Conflict.
Thanksgiving (4th Thursday in November)
A holiday that dates back to 1621, where the Puritans celebrated their first year in the Massachusetts Colony
A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of the Christ Child. It should be noted that “Xmas”- the tradition began in the early Christian church. In Greek, X is the first letter of Christ’s name- it was frequently used as a holy symbol.