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Today is the signature American holiday, celebrating the date in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.
Today is the signature American holiday, celebrating the date in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.
In1964, the Civil Rights Act swept away Jim Crow laws by prohibiting discrimination based on race in all accommodations and facilities open to the public, as well as employment, union membership, and voter registration.
The occasion dates back to 1910, when Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Washington wanted to honor her father, who raised six children by himself after his wife died.
Mayor de Blasio delivered remarks at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony.
In 1873, New York was the first state to designate Memorial Day as a legal holiday.
This Memorial Day, we remember the sacrifices of those who served and died for our freedom.
On this date 12 years ago, the dedication ceremony for the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. was held.
The Bronx Chronicle would like to wish all of our readers and their families a very Happy Easter!
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