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? 2006-2014 and Wetwork.us Media and Publishing All Rights Strictly Reserved DISCLAIMERAll the material contained in this book is provided for educational and informational purposes only. No responsibility can be taken for any results or outcomes resulting from the use of this material.While every attempt has been made to provide information that is both accurate and effective, the author does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or use/misuse of this information. This book is a work of fiction created from non-fiction, and every effort has been made to determine what is true.INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the “The American Book of Days: The Essential Business Guide to Holidays in the United States”. This is the stripped down version of a larger tome entitled “The American Book of Daze” a survey of American Holidays by law and secular events which is now available on Amazon Kindle. In this version we have included holiday door signs for small business for 2015 and the daily write ups of those major holidays from the original version. The book includes future dates for all major and minor holidays until 2020. We hope it helps propel profits all year long for your business and be sure to look for the 2016 edition with lots of new content and updated sales statistics. ORGANIZATIONEach daily page of this book is designed as zeitgeist snapshot to be absorbed in about 30 seconds. Some days just don’t have much going on, but it is good to know that too so if you want to create a memorable event you will know which days not to pick.Each Day is Divided by the Following sub-headings:HISTORY If any given day is governed by a holiday law or coded proclamation of the United States Code, or ACT by Congress, or ACT by a President, which have created a National Public Holiday, or notable ‘Patriotic Observance’ these events take precedent over all other events. These facts are from old Newspapers, the New York Times this day in History Learning Blog, Wikipedia, the History Channel, and current events. They are by no means comprehensive, but provide background for particular holidays and provide time reference points which are significant in American history. BORNThe birth dates of all the Presidents of the United States are included, and in some case their deaths. Mostly these are just people we have come across who just happen to have been born on a given day. Additional items in this category would just be because we listed a death too or we heard it on NPR. DIEDAgain, mostly just random deaths and a few members of the 27 club to illustrate the dying ‘my zeitgeist’. Example many of my most iconic heroes are dying, they all look good on film still but the recent deaths of Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall come to mind. We have no plans to expand or shrink the category be grateful we did not include all the mass shootings, you be reading about nothing but death.MYTHA tricky category. I use the expression ‘mythology archaeology’ Myths are things we hear about and repeat and repeat until they somehow become a part of the culture; like campfire stories. I began collecting them a few years ago; in some cases they are valid observances. In others they are the work of creative copy writers creating diseases to cure. Most of this is fluff, it has no bearing on reality, but may be effective advertising tools if you run and ice cream shop and its ‘Vanilla Ice Cream Day’FILMThe American Film Institute Top 100 Movies is the core of this category. As an afterthought we began adding other genres sports, horror, Christmas films, animated films, but these lists are incomplete to date. Many have details and quotes, while others are just listed by title and premiere date. The movie premiere dates were sourced through the Internet Movie Database CITATION IMDB14 \y \l 1033 (IMDB) and posted them by the date they actually premiered in the theatre. For example, a film may have premiered nationwide on June 8, but the actual first screening may have occurred elsewhere; perhaps the Sundance Film Festival or a special showing. Two which we know premiered in Washington D.C. before going out in wide circulation are: Schindler’s List (November 30) Dances With Wolves (October 19), were both special screenings. LITERATUREHere again we have facts about famous books of interest and their dates of publication or release. For the most part they are random but many can be found on Time Magazine’s list of the top 100 novels of all time. When a book was actually printed is suspect. An example might be a first run of a John Steinbeck novel, at 1000 copies of a first edition. Who really knows when it was printed except the printer himself. MUSIC I was collecting patriotic themed protest songs of America in country and rock-n-roll music. Songs like “America” by Simon and Garfunkel and “Neighborhood Bully” by Bob Dylan. Many of these songs are the most popular songs of all time, which led to the addition of Rolling Stones Top 100 albums. (this is actually 500 albums which gives us room to grow). These items had to be researched in the records of billboard magazine for their release dates and for when the albums actually appeared in the charts. ZODIACThe Ultimate mythology of our time even Nancy and Ron had an astrologer, so it’s a fluff piece inclusion. The Horoscope dates, signs, birthstones and flowers are from the old Farmer’s Almanac 2014 edition. CITATION HerFA13 \l 1033 (Herman, 2013).2015 AMERICAN BOOK OF DAYSOur events calendar is a guide to 'Holidays by Law' in America and when to?fly the Flag! Legend: HOLIDAYS BY LAW ARE ALL CAPS,?Real birthdays of celebrants are in plain text lower case, secular, cultural, or religious events are lower case plain text. Dates are subject to change in future editions.JANUARY?Thursday January 1, 2015 NEW YEARS DAY REF _Ref405091495 \h \* MERGEFORMAT Tuesday January 13, 2015 STEPHEN FOSTER MEMORIAL DAY REF _Ref405091513 \h \* MERGEFORMAT Thursday January 15, 2015 Martin Luther King’s Real birth dateMonday January 19, 2015 MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. Day ObservedFEBRUARYSunday February 1, 2015 NATIONAL FREEDOM DAYMonday February 2, 2015 Groundhog DayThursday February 12, 2015 Abraham Lincoln's Real BirthdaySaturday February 14, 2015 Saint Valentine's DayMonday February 16, 2015 GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY REF _Ref405092993 \h \* MERGEFORMAT Tuesday February 17, 2015 Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) REF _Ref405093012 \h \* MERGEFORMAT Sunday February 22, 2015 GEORGE WASHINGTON'S REAL BIRTHDAYMARCHTUESDAY MARCH 17, 2015 Saint Patrick's DayAPRILWednesday April 1, 2015 April Fool’s DaySunday April 5, 2015 EasterMonday April 13, 2015 THOMAS JEFFERSON'S BIRTHDAYWednesday April 15, 2015 TAX DAY Monday April 20, 2015 PATRIOTS DAY (Massachusetts and Maine)Wednesday April 22, 2015 Earth DayFriday April 24, 2015 Arbor dayMAYFriday May 1, 2015 MAY DAY, LAW DAY, LOYALTY DAYWednesday May 5, 2015 Cinco De MayoThursday May 7, 2015 Sunday May 10, 2015 MFriday May 15, 2015 NATIONAL DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION DAY, PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND Saturday May 16, 2015 ARMED FORCES DAYFriday May 22, 2015 NATIONAL MARITIME DAY/SAFE BOATING WEEKMonday May 25, 2015 MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVEDSaturday May 30, 2015 Traditional Date of MEMORIAL DAYJUNESunday June 14, 2015 FLAG DAY- FLAG WEEK AND HONOR AMERICA DAYSSunday June 21, 2015 FATHERS DAY 2015JULYSaturday July 4, 2015 INDEPENDENCE DAYSaturday July 25, 2015 PARENTS DAYMonday July 27, 2015 KOREAN WAR VETERANS ARMISTICE DAYAUGUSTWednesday August 19, 2015 National Aviation DaySEPTEMBERMonday September 7, 2015 LABOR DAYFriday September 11, 2015 PATRIOT DAYSunday September 13, 2015 GRANDPARENTS DAYThursday September 17, 2015 CITIZENSHIP DAY-CONSTITUTION WEEKSaturday September 18, 2015 NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAYOCTOBERMonday October 5, 2015 CHILD HEALTH DAY REF _Ref398638425 \h \* MERGEFORMAT Friday October 9, 2015 LEIF ERIKSON DAYMonday October 12, 2015 COLUMBUS DAYSaturday October 31, 2015 HALLOWEENNOVEMBERTuesday November 10, 2015 Election DayWednesday November 11, 2015 VThursday November 26, 2015 TFriday November 27, 2015 Black FridayMonday November 30, 2015 Cyber MondayDECEMBERMonday December 7, 2015 PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL DAYThursday December 17, 2015 WRIGHT BROTHERS DAYThursday December 24, 2015 Christmas EveFriday December 25, 2015 CHRISTMAS DAYThursday December 31, 2015 New Year's EveJANUARYThursday January 1, 2015 NEW YEARS DAY In the United States is a National Public Holiday by Law under the ACT of 1870 and later re-affirmed under Appendix A-6 US Code Title 5 Section 6103 (the complete text of these statutes are included in Appendix A ). All 50 states observe New Years Day.If you work in the private sector you have an 80 percent chance of getting the day off. Most small businesses close on New Years’ Day. Exceptions are related to tourism, travel, trucking; the delivery of goods, and many restaurants and bars remain open. And you can ‘bet’; every casino in the country is open for business. Vintage New Years Day Card center0University of Scranton survey reports 45 percent of Americans will make New Years’ Resolutions; here are the top ten: 1. Lose Weight2. Get Organized3. Spend Less4. Enjoy Life to the Fullest5. Stay Fit and Healthy6. Learn Something Exciting7. Quit Smoking8. Help Others in their dreams9. Fall in Love10. Spend More Time With Family’.If you are younger and you make a resolution (under 50)?you have a 40 percent chance of achieving your goal but, if you are over 50, your chances of succeeding drop to a 14 percent success rate . It might be wiser just to tune into 101st Rose Bowl before you commit to that ‘lose weight, fall in love thing.’ CITATION Uni14 \l 1033 (University of Scranton Journal of Clinical Pyschology, 2014). SALES DATANew Years’ Day ‘Sales’ activity would be limited, many businesses deploy New Years as an inventory clearance event beginning January 2, or even December 26th. Keeping the continued successful Christmas season sales in the mind of consumers to maintain a ‘circle of holiday euphoria’ around your business will keep customers happy and keep them coming back. Business owners need to think creatively about how New Years Day can be a part of your overall business Marketing Plan. As I said before and will say again, keep the holiday in the mind of your customers, be sure to wish everybody a ‘Happy and Prosperous New Year!’. Make sure the sign is on the door so they know your hours for each and every holiday and you will tap into their collective unconscious need so you can continue your businesses holiday ‘sellebration’ all year long.Future Dates for New Years Day Thursday January 1, 2015 New Year's Day National Public Holiday Friday January 1, 2016 New Year's Day National Public Holiday Sunday January 1, 2017 New Year's Day National Public Holiday Monday January 1, 2018 New Year's Day National Public Holiday Tuesday January 1, 2019 New Year's Day National Public Holiday Wednesday January 1, 2020 New Year's Day National Public Holiday CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)HISTORYThe federal immigration station Ellis Island, opened on January 1, 1892 and was closed on November 12, 1954, during that time over eight million immigrants were?processed there, you can check Ellis Island records here. CITATION Ellis \y \l 1033 (National Park Service)The Navy Seals were created January 1,1962, by order of President John F. Kennedy.2015 will mark the 101st Anniversary of the Annual Rose Bowl Game and Parade, in Pasadena California. BORNBetsy Ross, reported to have sewn the first American Flag at George Washington's request, was born 1 January 1752.Paul Revere, who rode to Lexington, MA on the night of April 18, 1775, to warn "The British are coming!” was born 1 January 1735.DIED Country Music Singer Hank Williams Sr. Died at the Age of 29 of a Drug and Alcohol Overdose. January 1, 1953 (born September 17, 1923)MYTHZ Day Let anyone whose name starts with a Z goes firstBaby Boom BirthdaySnake Eyes DayFirst Foot DayBloody Mary DayMUSIC40. Forever Changes album by the band Love released November 1967 billboard debut January 1, 1968Rolling Stone Magazine Top 100?Albums “New Year's Day” single released January 1, 1983, on the album War by U2 billboard album debut March 19, 1983. Rock-n-Roll Patriots Playlist“Brick” single released January 1,1997 on the album Whatever and Ever Amen By Ben Folds Five billboard debut April 5, 1997. Rock-n-Roll Patriots PlaylistZODIACCapricorn the Sea Goat December 23-January 20January Birthstone GarnetJanuary Flowers: Carnations and SnowdropsTuesday January 13, 2015 STEPHEN FOSTER MEMORIAL DAY FLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36§ Sec. 140. Stephen Foster Memorial Day.The President may issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating January 13 as Stephen Foster Memorial Day; and(2) calling on the people of the United States to observeStephen Foster Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies, pilgrimagesto his shrines, and musical programs featuring his compositions” CITATION USC36 \y \l 1033 (United States Governement Priniting Office) Celebrating the life of Stephen Foster each year on January 13, 1867, the date of his death at the age of 37. Foster was born July 4,1826. Arguably the first pop music star of America. In 1847 Foster published his first big hit "Oh, Susanna" which was an immediate success, and an unofficial anthem of the California Gold Rush. Later he wrote "De Camptown Races" (1850) and "Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair" (1854), and "Swanee River" (Old Folks at Home 1851). A favorite song of his "My Old Kentucky Home" (1853) became the official song of the state of Kentucky in 1928, and "Swanee River" became the state song of Florida in 1935.“ CITATION Enc141 \l 1033 (Encylopedia Britannica, 2014)Lyric from “Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)”. Eventually Hollywood got a piece of Stephen Foster in the 1939 film Swanee River, Starring Don Ameche, largely an untrue fiction of Fosters life, but just look at the beautiful movie window card below. By the numbers, Stephen Foster penned over 200 songs; most did not bring him money or fame; like most musicians he struggled. The American Dream for Foster: his wife and daughter left him in New York, where he took strong drink, got himself a bad fever, fell on his head, and ended up in an indigent hospital. Foster died with just three copper pennies and some script in his pocket. President Harry S. Truman immortalized his songs in our collective memory with the following Proclamation on December 13, 1951. “STEPHEN FOSTER MEMORIAL DAYWHEREAS Stephen Collins Foster has achieved world-wide renown through his imperishable songs reflecting American traditions and folklore; andWHEREAS his magic gift for melody has brought pleasure to succeeding generations of Americans; andWHEREAS memorials in his honor have been erected in the States of Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Pennsylvania; andWHEREAS the Congress, by a joint resolution approved on October 27, 1951 (Public Law 225, 82nd Congress), has authorized the President to issue a proclamation designating January 13 of each year, the anniversary of the composer's death in 1864, as?Stephen Foster?Memorial Day:NOW, THEREFORE, I, HARRY S. TRUMAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Sunday, January 13, 1952, and each succeeding January 13 throughout the years, as?Stephen Foster?Memorial Day; and I call upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies, pilgrimages to the shrines of this beloved composer, and musical programs featuring his compositions.?IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.DONE at the City of Washington this 13th day of December in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-sixth. HARRY S. TRUMANBy the President:DEAN ACHESON,Secretary of State.” CITATION Tru51 \l 1033 (Truman, Harry S, 1951) SALES DATAStephen Foster is for educators. there are excellent resources at the Library of Congress website to create lesson plans and teach the cultural beginnings of American Popular Music. For retailers it’s an opportunity to continue celebrate a sheet music markdown, just by making people aware of Fosters contribution you maintain the “halo of holiday euphoria”. Put it on the door “FLY THE FLAG!” keep people smiling and celebrate the First American Idol.Future Dates for Stephen Foster Memorial Day Tuesday January 13 2015 Stephen Foster Memorial Day Wednesday January 13 2016 Stephen Foster Memorial Day Friday January 13 2017 Stephen Foster Memorial Day Saturday January 13 2018 Stephen Foster Memorial Day Sunday January 13 2019 Stephen Foster Memorial Day Monday January 13 2020 Stephen Foster Memorial Day CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)HISTORYOn January 13, 1910, The first public radio broadcast takes place; a live performance of the opera Cavalleria Rusticana is sent out over the airwaves from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.Johnny Cash performed Live at Folsom Prison on January 13, 1968. A seminal event in Rock-n-Roll history. On January 13, 1982 an Air Florida 737 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge in Washington, D.C., after takeoff and fell into the Potomac River, killing 78 people.On January 13, 1990 Doug Wilder became the nation’s first elected black governor of the state of Virginia.On January 13, 2000, Bill Gates resigned as Microsoft Chairman to pursue philanthropy.BORNJulia Louise Dreyfuss, Actress played Elaine in Seinfeld January 13, 1961.Orlando Bloom, Actor, prince archer, in Lord of the Rings born January 13, 1977.MYTHBlame Someone Else DayPeach Melba DayMake Your Dream Come True DayRubber Ducky’s Birthday Sesame Street Character.ZODIACCapricorn the Sea Goat December 23-January 20January Birthstone GarnetJanuary Flowers: Carnations and SnowdropsThursday January 15, 2015 Martin Luther King’s Real birth dateA Federal National Public Holiday under Appendix A-6 US Code Title 5 Section 6103 observed the third Monday of January each year. Dr. Martin Luther Kings' birthday was made a National Holiday by Public Law 98-399, 98 Stat. 1475, which was signed by President Ronald Reagan on November 2, 1983, with the following remarks: “All right-thinking people, all right-thinking Americans are joined in spirit with us this day as the highest recognition which this nation gives is bestowed upon Martin Luther King, Jr., one who also was the recipient of the highest recognition which the world bestows, the Nobel Peace Prize.In his own life's example, he symbolized what was right about America, what was noblest and best, what human beings have pursued since the beginning of HISTORY. He loved unconditionally. He was in constant pursuit of truth, and when he discovered it, he embraced it. His nonviolent campaigns brought about redemption, reconciliation, and justice. He taught us that only peaceful means can bring about peaceful ends that our goal was to create the love community.”America is a more democratic nation, a more just nation, a more peaceful nation because Martin Luther King, Jr., became her preeminent nonviolent commander.” President Ronald Reagan CITATION Pet83 \p "Presidency Project" \n \y \t \l 1033 (p. Presidency Project) November 2, 1983 Rose Garden H.R. 3706 is Public Law 98-144, A Nobel Prize Winner and Activist, Martin Luther King is recognized as the leader of the Civil Rights Movement in America; his non-violent actions helped to enact the “Civil Rights Act of 1964” CITATION arc14 \y \l 1033 (). King was assassinated on April 4th, 1968, he was just 39 years old. King Time Magazine April 12, 1968 lefttopAfter his death a campaign was started for his birthday to become a National Public holiday. A commission was formed in 1979, but the legislative fight was not easy; resistance was keen in some circles. King would be the first American to be honored who never worked in public service. Representatives of both the House and Senate expressed concern a National Public Holiday would be expensive; the legislation moved glacially but was eventually endorsed by a resolution which was sent to Ronald Reagan. The King holiday was first observed in 1986, although it was not observed in all 50 states until the year 2000. CITATION MLK14 \l 1033 (, 2014). President Bill Clinton further recognized King by signing the ‘King Holiday and Service Act of 1994; HR 1933 public law 103-304’ Approved August 23, 1994. CITATION Pet94 \y \t \l 1033 (Peters & Woolley) . Today, the Corporation for National and Community Service CITATION Cor14 \p \y \t \l 1033 (p. ) and the official government site for Martin Luther King, CITATION MLK14 \y \l 1033 () sponsor and manage events around the country in honor of Kings legacy. As a teaching tool the Martin Luther King Holiday represents a Mecca of ideas for educators. The Civil Rights Movement, the teachings of Gandhi and non-violent protests, the loss of innocence in the 1960’s; and how those cultural shifts translated to protests to end the Vietnam War. There are thousands of excellent resources online; we suggest the New York Times Learning Blog, the National Park Service and the Martin Luther King National Monument, The King Research and Education Institute at Stanford University, the Library of Congress Teachers Resources, and the King Center in Atlanta GA as excellent starting points. Future Dates of Martin Luther King Day Monday January 19 2015 Martin Luther King Day Observed?Monday January 18, 2016 Martin Luther King Day Observed?Monday January 16, 2017 Martin Luther King Day Observed?Monday January 15, 2018 Martin Luther King Day Observed his real birth date?Monday January 21, 2019 Martin Luther King Day Observed?Monday January 20, 2020 Martin Luther King Day Observed CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)HISTORYThe first Super Bowl was played January 15,1967 between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum before a crowd of 61,000. Packers 35 Chiefs 10.On January 15, 1973 Richard Nixon announced the suspension of all hostilities toward North Vietnam, citing progress in the peace talks.Wikipedia the giant online encyclopedia made its’ debut on January 15, 2001.NASA Spirit Rover rolled onto the surface of Mars on January 15, 2014.MYTHHat DayFresh Squeezed Juice DayStrawberry Ice Cream DayMUSICThe Who single “I Can’t Explain” was released January 15, 1967.ZODIACCapricorn the Sea Goat December 23-January 20January Birthstone GarnetJanuary Flowers: Carnations and SnowdropsMonday January 19, 2015 MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. Day ObservedA Federal National Public Holiday by law under Appendix A-6 US Code Title 5 Section 6103 and OBSERVED January 19, 2015. SeeFuture Dates of Martin Luther King Day Monday January 19 2015 Martin Luther King Day Observed?Monday January 18, 2016 Martin Luther King Day Observed?Monday January 16, 2017 Martin Luther King Day Observed?Monday January 15, 2018 Martin Luther King Day Observed his real birth date?Monday January 21, 2019 Martin Luther King Day Observed?Monday January 20, 2020 Martin Luther King Day Observed CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)HISTORYOn January 19, 1935 Jockey Inc. (formerly Coopers) sold the first brief underwear at Marshall Fields in Chicago. Over 30,000 pairs were sold in the first three months.January 19, 1937, Howard Hughes set a new air speed record flying from Los Angeles, California to New York City in just 7 hours, 28 minutes, 25 seconds.Little Ricky's Birthday on “I Love Lucy”; on January 19, 1953, 68% of all TV's in the United States are tuned in to watch Lucy have a baby.On January 19, 1981, Iranian officials signed an agreement to release 52 American hostages after being held at the US embassy against their will for 14 months. Upon the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan on January 20, 1981, they were freed.The Apple Lisa the first PC with a mouse and a GUI (graphical user interface) hit store shelves January 19, 1983. CITATION New14 \p "January 19" \y \l 1033 (New York Times, p. January 19)BORNEdgar Alan Poe was born January 19, 1809 (died October 7, 1849).Rock and Blues Singer Janis Joplin, a member of the 27 club was born in Port Arthur Texas January 19, 1943 (died October 4, 1970)MYTHA Friend Raises Your Spirits DayGood Memory DayPenguin Awareness DayHat DaySing-Out DayNew Friends DayPopcorn DayFILMTremors?Premiered January 19, 1990. CITATION IMDB14 \p Tremors \y \l 1033 (IMDB, p. Tremors)Donnie Darko Premiered January 19, 2001 Sundance film Festival. This is one of the best independent horror films ever. So strange, so possible, the suspension of belief. CITATION IMDB14 \p "Donnie Darko" \y \l 1033 (IMDB, p. Donnie Darko)The Messenger Premiered January 19, 2009 at the Sundance film Festival. Starring Woody Harrelson. The Messenger is the harbinger of death and part of the officer team assigned to notify the ‘next of kin”, when a soldier is wounded or killed in battle. The response time is amazing the conflict with the military objective by the actors is well done. If you think you are desensitized to the reality of war, see this film, and you will begin to feel the ultimate tragic losses of our desires to tame the world with war. CITATION IMDB14 \p "The Messenger" \y \l 1033 (IMDB, p. The Messenger) MUSIC“Doctor My Eyes” On the album Jackson Browne (Saturate before Using) released January 19, 1972. CITATION RSMtop500 \y \l 1033 (Rolling Stone)ZODIACCapricorn the Sea Goat December 23-January 20January Birthstone GarnetJanuary Flowers: Carnations and SnowdropsJanuary 20, 2015 Inauguration Day A Federal National Observance by law. The next scheduled Presidential Election is 2016; Next Inauguration scheduled Friday January 20, 2017. Inauguration Day State holiday DC,?LA,?MD,?VA Every four years on January 20, the United States President is sworn in after the November election. The next succeeding day selected for the public observance of the inauguration of the President is a legal public holiday for an employee who works in the District of Columbia, Montgomery or Prince George's Counties in Maryland, Arlington or Fairfax Counties in Virginia, or the cities of Alexandria or Fairfax in Virginia, and who is regularly scheduled to perform non-overtime work on Inauguration Day. The Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution established the current date of the inauguration when it was ratified on January 23, 1933. Future Dates for Inauguration Day (Every 4 Years)Friday January 20, 2017 Inauguration Day HISTORYJanuary 20, 1937, Franklin Roosevelt is inaugurated for a second term as U.S. President. This is the first inauguration on January 20. The date was changed from March 4 by the 20th Amendment to the Constitution CITATION USConstitution \p "20th Amendment" \n \y \t \l 1033 (p. 20th Amendment).January 20, 1953 Dwight D. Eisenhower took the oath of office as president of the United States; Richard M. Nixon was sworn in as vice president.January 20, 1961 John F. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president of the United States.January 20, 1981 Ronald Reagan was sworn in as the 40th president of the United States.On January 20, 1981 Iran released 52 Americans held hostage for 444 days, because they feared Ronald Reagan would bomb them into oblivion.On January 20 1986 The United States observed the first federal holiday in honor of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.On January 20, 1993 Bill Clinton was sworn in as the 42nd president of the United States.On January 20, 2001 George W. Bush took the oath of office as the 43rd president of the United States. CITATION New14 \p "January 20" \y \l 1033 (New York Times, p. January 20)SALES DATAIf you sell political memorabilia, buttons, bumper stickers, t-shirts, and anything election related; this is probably a profitable day for you. Inauguration day is another educational opportunity and ‘teachable moment’ to explore the ‘peaceful transfer’ of government in the United States which has gone on for 238 years. Educational resources: The NEA (National Education Association) has a few links. National Archives have some excellent resources for intermediate learners, and of course the Library of Congress has a trove of classroom materials. MYTHCheese DayLearn to Ski Day International Hot and Spicy Food DayButter crunch DayTake a Walk Outdoors DayFILMYoung at HeartPremiered January 20, 1955 Directed by Gordon Douglas. Starring Frank Sinatra and Doris Day. The story musical sisters the youngest of whom, played by Doris Day becomes acquainted with a jaded composer and music junkie played by Frank Sinatra. Great music featuring the song "Young at Heart" by Frank Sinatra. CITATION IMDB14 \p "Young at Heart" \y \l 1033 (IMDB, p. Young at Heart)MUSIC59. Meet the BeatlesBy The Beatles?album released January 20, 1964 Billboard debut February 1, 1964#1 for 11 weeks. Appendix C-1 Rolling Stone Magazine Top 100?Albums“Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)”By Marvin Gaye released January 20, 1971. Marvin Gaye on the album What's Going On billboard debut June 12, 1971. “American Made” Single on the album The Best of the Oak Ridge Boys hit #1 on April 23, 1983 album released January 20,1983. ZODIACCapricorn the Sea Goat December 23-January 20January Birthstone GarnetJanuary Flowers: Carnations and SnowdropsFEBRUARYSunday February 1, 2015 NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY FLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36 § National Freedom Day. Commemorating the day February 1, 1865 when President Abraham Lincoln signed a Joint Resolution proposing the 13th amendment to the United States Constitution which outlawed slavery in the United States and was ratified on December 18, 1865. “Transcript of 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Abolition of Slavery (1865)AMENDMENT XIIISection 1.Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.Section 2.Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.Passed by Congress January 31, 1865. Ratified December 6, 1865.” By Proclamation February 1, is ALWAYS NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY!Future Dates for National Freedom Day Sunday February 1 2015 National Freedom Day Monday February 1 2016 National Freedom Day Wednesday February 1 2017 National Freedom Day Thursday February 1 2018 National Freedom Day Friday February 1 2019 National Freedom Day Saturday February 1 2020 National Freedom Day CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)SUPER BOWL XLIX (FORTY Nine) WILL BE FEBRUARY 1, 2015Watch the AFC Champion take on the NFC Champion on February 1?in a battle for the Lombardi Trophy. in Arizona at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Super Bowl millions. Yes, we mean millions. Nielsen viewership for 2013 put super bowl viewership at 107.8 million or almost 1/3 of Americans. CITATION Nei13 \l 1033 (Neilsen, 2013) National Retail Federation estimated 2011 per capita spending at 59.00 per household, CITATION MSN11 \l 1033 (MSNBC, 2011) and the 2012 advertising revenue for CBS at 245 million CITATION sta12 \l 1033 (statista, 2012). Not a Holiday but it ranks up there with the best of them, and there are probably members of congress who have proposed the idea. The most watched sporting event of the year; a dream day for advertisers, marketers and small business owners. 190502540Super Bowl Program January 15, 1967 SALES DATAThis is a no holds bar event, advertise it any way you want and you are sure to make sales. Sell super bowl cupcakes, t-shirts, buttons, stickers, memorabilia. Hell, print super bowl on it and chances are you will SELL MORE OF IT! According to the National Retail Federation 2014 Super Bowl spending will exceed $11 billion dollars, up from $10.1 billion dollars in 2013.. Per capita spending is expected to average $63.87 on merchandise and food; up from $59.33 in 2013. CITATION Nat13 \y \l 1033 (National Retail Federation Organization) HISTORYFebruary 1, 1942 Voice of America Radio begins broadcasting to the AXIS powers during World War II.On February 1, 1960 four black men began a sit in protest at a lunch counter in Greensboro NC Woolworth’s where they had been refused service. By the end of the week more than 300 students showed up which eventually forced Woolworths into changing their policy of segregation. On February 1, 1982 “Late Night With David Letterman” premiered on NBC.In 2004 on February 1, Singer Janet Jackson's breast was briefly exposed during the Super Bowl halftime show.February 1, 2009, The Pittsburgh Steelers won their record sixth Super Bowl with a 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. We cried. CITATION New14 \p "February 1" \y \l 1033 (New York Times, p. February 1)BORNLisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of Priscilla and Elvis Presley, was born February 1, 1968.MYTHSerpent DayHula in The Coola DayNational Baked Alaska DayWomen's Heart Health DayBubble Gum DayRobinson Crusoe DayZODIACAquarius the Water Bearer January 21-February 19February Birthstone AmethystFebruary Flowers: Violets and Primrose Monday February 2, 2015 Groundhog Day “Groundhog Day, February 2nd, is a popular tradition in the United States. It is also a legend that traverses centuries, its origins clouded in the mists of time with ethnic cultures and animals awakening on specific dates. Myths such as this tie our present to the distant past…” CITATION htt14 \l 1033 (, 2014) The short ‘flowery’ description above is from the official Groundhog Organization website; the source for ‘purple prose’ Groundhogs in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania. Local historians say the first official celebration of Groundhog Day was February 2, 1887. Now for 128 years Groundhog day is a popular secular rite of Spring madness. According to the legend if a groundhog emerges from his winter burrow to see his shadow on February 2, winter will remain for six more weeks, and if he does not see his shadow, winter will soon end. It is not a public holiday but a widely observed secular event with roots ‘clouded in the mists of time’. How all this came about could be speculated from numerous perspectives, or you could say it’s just plain crazy. Who would believe such a thing? Groundhog day is marked by an early morning ceremony, waiting for the Groundhog to emerge from his burrow. Speeches by local dignitaries are common and National news coverage is now the norm. The largest celebration in is in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, which was immortalized in the 1993 film Groundhog Day, which premiered February 12, starring Bill Murray; indelibly marking the date in cinematic brilliance, and 19050438150perpetuating the myth. In the film Murray plays a weather reporter who is forced to relive the same day until he is beside himself with grief. In the Urban Dictionary Groundhog Day has a more ominous connotation: Groundhog Day- A Military person being sent to?Iraq,?Afghanistan, etc., again-and-again. A term first-used by military personnel for the war in Bosnia...because many had multiple tours-of-duty. Groundhog Day was a term used by former President Clinton to refer to soldiers returning for a tour-of-duty to the same war-zone they've been to in the past.” CITATION Urb14 \y \l 1033 (Urban Dictionary) Vintage Ground Hog Day Card SALES DATAAccording to Time magazine the local economic impact to Punxsutawney is well over 1,000,000 dollars for the day and the event visitor counts to the small hamlet in 2014 may have reached 25,000. CITATION Tim14 \y \l 1033 (Time Magazine) Regardless, it is an ad event day. Be sure to tell your customers know it “Groundhog Day!” it’s just crazy enough to be endearing, and keeps them in the circle of holiday euphoria as you segue your business into a winter marketing blitz for Saint Valentines’ Day, Washington’s Birthday, Mardi Gras, Easter and Saint Patrick’s Day.FUTURE DATES FOR GROUNDHOG DAY Monday February 2, 2015 Groundhog Day Secular Holiday Tuesday February 2, 2016 Groundhog Day Secular Holiday Thursday February 2, 2017 Groundhog Day Secular Holiday Friday February 2, 2018 Groundhog Day Secular Holiday Saturday February 2, 2019 Groundhog Day Secular Holiday Sunday February 2, 2020 Groundhog Day Secular Holiday CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)HISTORYThe first known Groundhog Day was held on February 2, 1887.At the stroke of midnight on February 2, 1913, Grand Central Station opened in New York City.In 1922 on February 2, the James Joyce novel "Ulysses" was published in Paris on the author's 40th birthday.On January 26, 1940, Frank Sinatra made his first public appearance with the Tommy Dorsey band at the Coronado Theater in Rockford, IL.On February 2, 1979 punk rock musician Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols overdosed on Heroin in his girlfriends New York apartment.In 2007 on February 2nd, the worlds’ leading climatologists reported that global warming had begun is likely caused by humans unstoppable for centuries. CITATION New14 \p "February 2" \y \l 1033 (New York Times, p. February 2)BORN Author James Joyce who wrote Ulysses and Portrait of a Young Man as an Artist was born February 2, 1882 (died January 13, 1941).Ayn Rand Russian-American born philosopher and author “Atlas Shrugged” was born February 2, 1905 (died March 6, 1982).MYTHPurification day-self renewal dayWear red dayCalifornia Kiwi Fruit dayFILMAppendix B-1 AFI Top 100 Movies of All Time 89.?Patton?Directed by Franklin Schafner premiered New York City February 2, 1970. Starring George C. Scott as US General George Patton, the renaissance man of generals in the European theatre during World War II, who led his men across Europe to the gates of Berlin. A great war film with flair.Film quote: “We're not just going to shoot the bastards, we're going to cut out their living guts and use them to grease the treads on our tanks. We're going to murder those lousy Hun bastards by the bushel.” Patton (George C. Scott) CITATION IMDB14 \p Patton \y \l 1033 (IMDB, p. Patton)57.?The Third ManDirected by Carol Reed premiered in New York City February 2, 1949 on Criterion through Image entertainment. Starring Joseph Cotton and Orson Welles. A popular fiction novelist (Cotton) visits an old friend Harry Lime (Welles), who is a black marketer, in post war Vienna Austria, Only to find his friend has been murdered and he embroiled in the investigation. Great film noir, dark shadows, mystery hangs in the air, and things are not what they seem. Based on the Book The Third Man?by Graham Greene.Film quote: "Oh, I still do believe in God, old man. I believe in God and Mercy and all that. But the dead are happier dead. They don't miss much here, poor devils.” Harry Lime (Welles) CITATION IMDB14 \p "The Third Man" \y \l 1033 (IMDB, p. The Third Man)“Miracle” premiered February 2, 2004 starring Kurt Russell tells the amazing story of the Olympians who defeated the Soviet Union in Ice Hockey in the 1980 Olympics. IMDB, Miracle MUSIC“America” and “Mrs. Robinson” On the album Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel were recorded February 2, 1968, single released April 1968 billboard debut April 4, 1968. “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning” on the album Drive by Alan Jackson made it to the billboard debut February 2, 2002; number 1 for four weeks. ZODIACAquarius the Water Bearer January 21-February 19February Birthstone AmethystFebruary Flowers: Violets and Primrose Thursday February 12, 2015 Abraham Lincoln's Real BirthdayIs not a national holiday, but is often referred to with George Washington’s Birthday on February 22, as PRESIDENT’S’ DAY in honor of both presidents. Lincoln’s Birthday is a holiday in Illinois, known as the ‘Land of Lincoln” where he was born, and in the states of Connecticut, Missouri, New Jersey and New York. Essential knowledge; two of the most significant persons in the history of the world were born 10 days apart in the same month. We suggest this day is a somber event and would not be a day you would advertise to a simple acknowledgement of the memory of this great man will be all that is needed. Be grateful he was there in his time to save the Republic.Future Dates for Lincoln’s Birthday Wednesday February 12, 2014 Lincoln's Birthday State holiday CT,?IL,?MO,?NJ,?NYThursday February 12, 2015 Lincoln's Birthday State holiday CT,?IL,?MO,?NJ,?NYFriday February 12, 2016 Lincoln's Birthday State holiday CT,?IL,?MO,?NJ,?NYSunday February 12, 2017 Lincoln's Birthday State holiday CT,?IL,?MO,?NJ,?NYMonday February 13, 2017 Lincoln's Birthday observed State holiday CT,?IL,?MO,?NJ,?NYMonday February 12, 2018 Lincoln's Birthday State holiday CT,?IL,?MO,?NJ,?NYTuesday February 12, 2019 Lincoln's Birthday State holiday CT,?IL,?MO,?NJ,?NYWednesday February 12, 2020 Lincoln's Birthday State holiday CT,?IL,?MO,?NJ,?NY CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)HISTORYGeorgia Day from February 13 1744, Savannah, GA, celebrates the granting of a charter creating the province of Georgia in the new world. It is a civic holiday in Georgia.On February 12, 1915 the cornerstone of the Lincoln Memorial was laid. CITATION Nat141 \p "Lincoln Memorial" \y \l 1033 (National Park Service, p. Lincoln Memorial)On Feb. 12, 1999, the Senate acquitted President Bill Clinton on two articles of impeachment, falling short of a majority vote on either of the charges against him: perjury and obstruction of justice.?BORNABRAHAM LINCOLN, the Twelfth President of the United States, was born February 12, 1809. On February 12, 1809 Naturalist Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England. (The Same Day as Lincoln)DIEDCharles M. Schultz, creator of “Peanuts” the comic strip died February 12, 2000 (born November 26, 1922)MYTHClean Out Your Computer dayPlum Pudding dayLost penny dayFILMGroundhog Day Premiered February 12, 1993 starring Bill Murray and Andy MacDowell. In the film Murray plays a weather reporter who is forced to relive the same day until he is beside himself with grief. At first he tries to kill himself; a number of times. But eventually resigns himself to use the day wisely and he gets a grip; learning French, the Piano, becomes a renaissance man and gets the girl. A fantastic film for all ages.Film Quote: “This is pitiful. A thousand people freezing their butts off waiting to worship a rat. What a hype. Groundhog Day used to mean something in this town. They used to pull the hog out, and they used to eat it. You're hypocrites, all of you!” Phil Connors (Murray) CITATION IMDB14 \p "Groundhog Day" \y \l 1033 (IMDB, p. Groundhog Day)DraculaPremiered February 12, 1992. Gary Oldman, Wynona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins a retelling of the original story by Braham Stoker. Dracula is the king of all ghouls; I once pondered writing my masters’ thesis on “Dracula as an Example of Global Capitalization”. This is one of the later incarnations of the original film and we thought it was actually pretty good. Gary Oldman is excellent in this evil role. CITATION IMDB14 \p Dracula \y \l 1033 (IMDB, p. Dracula)ZODIACAquarius the Water Bearer January 21-February 19February Birthstone AmethystFebruary Flowers: Violets and Primrose 19050933450Saturday February 14, 2015 Saint Valentine's Day Valentine is the name of a number of Saints in the Catholic Faith and the celebration of St. Valentine Day dates back to Rome who dedicated the day to a feast of St. Valentine on February 14th. A rite of spring the event was associated with mating rituals, court ship and illegal marriages performed by a Monk named Valentine in the first days of the rise of Christianity in Rome. St Valentine, a Roman priest who was martyred on or around February 14 in the year 270 CE. How he became the patron saint of lovers remains a mystery but one theory is that the church used the day of St Valentine’s martyrdom to Christianize the old Roman Lupercalia, a pagan festival held around the middle of February.The origins of Valentine's Day are not clear but many sources believe that it stems from the story of The ancient ceremony included putting girls’ names in a box and letting the boys draw them out. Couples would then be paired off until the following year. The Christian church substituted saints’ names for girls’ names in hope that the participant would model his life after the saint whose name he drew. Vintage Valentine Card Danny Cutie SALES DATAIn America, Saint Valentines’ Day has become a marketing Mecca for hallmark and although greeting cards date back centuries, the day is now lent to the marketing more than cards. Chocolates, Jewelry, weddings, and automobiles are all big hits on Saint Valentines’ Day. The holiday is also the first big hit in terms of real dollars for retailers in the marketing cycle after Christmas (and the Super bowl February 1, 2015). According to the National Retail Federation average spending for Valentines in 2006 was approximately 100.00 per person. (NRF Valentines’ Day Spending By Region and Gender) In 2013, CNN reported average spending in the category at $130.14 per person; a whopping 30 percent increase since 2006. No matter what business you are in be sure to back Valentines’ Day with your advertising and marketing plan; maintain the circle of euphoria in your customer base. Even if you don’t sell Valentine’s day items, start greeting your customers the week before with “Happy Valentines’ Day!”, put a sign on the door, and a dish of chocolate kisses to remind customers you are celebrating one of the sweetest advertising events of the year. The positive message you convey will boost your CAP purchases on sales days before and after Saint Valentine’s Day. Future Dates For Saint Valentines’ Day Saturday February 14, 2015 Valentine's Day Sunday February 14, 2016 Valentine’s Day Tuesday February 14, 2017 Valentine’s Day Wednesday February 14, 2018 Valentine’s Day Thursday February 14, 2019 Valentine’s Day Friday February 14, 2020 Valentine’s Day CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)HISTORY OREGON admitted to the Union became the 33rd State, on February 14, 1859.ARIZONA became the admitted to the Union became the 49th State, on February 14, 1912. MYTHFerris Wheel dayNational Heart to Heart dayRead To Your Child DayCream-Filled Chocolates dayMUSICRolling Stone Magazine Top 100 Albums of All Time (Appendix C-1)78.?Harvestby Neil Young?album released February 14, 1972 Billboard debut March 4, 1972 number 1 for 2 weeks of 41 weeks in the Billboard.ZODIACAquarius the Water Bearer January 21-February 19February Birthstone AmethystFebruary Flowers: Violets and Primrose Monday February 16, 2015 GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY OBSERVEDWASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY or PRESIDENTS DAY a National Federal Public Holiday by law by an ACT of Congress on January 29, 1878. (S. 623, A bill to make the 22nd day of February, George Washington's Birthday, (Records of the United States Senate), CITATION NatWas \y \l 1033 (National Archives) Now celebrated every year on the third Monday of February under the Uniform Monday Holidays Act of 1968, and re-affirmed under Appendix A-6 US Code Title 5 Section 6103Future Dates of Washington’s Birthday Monday February 16, 2015 Washington Birthday/Presidents' Day?Monday February 15, 2016 Washington Birthday/Presidents' Day?Monday February 20, 2017 Washington Birthday/Presidents' Day?Monday February 19, 2018 Washington Birthday/Presidents' Day?Monday February 18, 2019 Washington Birthday/Presidents' DayMonday February 17, 2020 Washington Birthday/Presidents' Day CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)HISTORYFebruary 16,1868, New York City the Jolly Corks, established as a private club to elude New York City laws governing the opening hours of public taverns, was renamed the?Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.In Haleyville, Alabama the first 911 call was placed, Feb. 16, 1968.February 16,1996, Shaquille O'Neal, playing for the Orlando Magic made his only career 3-point shot against the Milwaukee Bucks’BORNRapper and actor Ice T was born on February 16, 1958.MYTHDo a grouch a favor dayAlmond DayFILMAppendix B-1 AFI Top 100 Movies of All Time 88. Bringing Up BabyPremiered February 16, 1938 in San Francisco, starring Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn madcap comedy about a professor seeking and endowment while be chased by a baby panther and a wild woman who wants to marry him.Happy GilmorePremiered?February 16, 1996. A rejected hockey player puts his skills to the golf course to save his grandmother's house.?Directed by Dennis Dugan With: Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, and Julie Bowen. CITATION IMDB14 \p "Happy Gilmore" \y \l 1033 (IMDB, p. Happy Gilmore) ZODIACAquarius the Water Bearer January 21-February 19February Birthstone AmethystFebruary Flowers: Violets and Primrose Tuesday February 17, 2015 Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)Although not a Federal National Holiday, Mardi Gras is an official holiday in the State of Louisiana and Alabama celebrated as a paid holiday on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Florida also has determined Mardi Gras to be a state wide celebration, although it is not a paid holiday. Mardi Gras has deep roots in America. Mobile Alabama boasts they have been selling Mardi Gras since 1703, and the parade in New Orleans in existence since 1856. CITATION CNN10 \p "Mardi Gras" \y \l 1033 (CNN Fact Check, p. Mardi Gras). Translating to a lot of celebrating and a lot of money spent on Mardi Gras since before America was even a country. Moreover, since Mardi Gras religious origins are of the Epiphany (acknowledgement that Jesus is the Son of God on Earth and The last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday) there are world-wide events: there are carnivals in Rio de Janeiro, Marseille France, Cologne Germany, Sidney Australia, and in Belgium. CITATION Wik14 \p "Mardi Gras" \y \l 1033 (Wikipedia, p. Mardi Gras) In the United States you might be surprised by the scope of “Top 9 Cities Not Named New Orleans to Celebrate Fat Tuesday” including: San Diego, CA, St. Louis MO, and the Gulf Coasts of Alabama, Florida and Texas. CITATION Dia14 \l 1033 (Meyer, 2014) Maybe you and your friends can bring the taste of Fat Tuesday home to your own barb-b-cue with some great recipes from Southern Living. Vintage Mardi Gras Postcard SEQ Vintage_Mardi_Gras_Postcard \* ARABIC 1SALES DATAThe circle of euphoria is big for Mardi Gras, a large halo effect exists. Say you booked your hotel stay to include Valentines’ Day; or Mardi Gras was not the destination, but you still traveled to New Orleans for the Jazz Festival. Around the country local establishments have a Fat Tuesday party; beer distributors hand out beads and swag. Hurricanes are the drink special and costume makers get their first big sales day of the year. A report by Tulane University professor Toni Weiss for the 2009 year estimated economic impact on the New Orleans economy alone at 144 million dollars, and peripheral spending totaling 300 million dollars. CITATION Wei11 \y \l 1033 (Weiss, Toni ) . Be sure your customers know you are celebrating Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday, make it a point of sale, put a sign on the door, keep them spending through February and March and moving their dollars in your direction. Smile when you say “Happy Fat Tuesday” then hand them some neon day glow beads and a courtesy card recipe. It won’t cost much and you can cash in until Saint Patrick and the Easter Bunny arrive. Future Dates for Mardi Gras Tuesday February 17, 2015 Mardi Gras or Fat TuesdayTuesday February 9, 2016 Mardi Gras or Fat TuesdayTuesday February 28, 2017 Mardi Gras or Fat TuesdayTuesday February 13, 2018 Mardi Gras or Fat TuesdayTuesday March 5, 2019 Mardi Gras or Fat TuesdayTuesday February 25, 2020 Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)HISTORYFebruary 21, 1801, a tie of the electoral college vote between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr is resolved by a House of Representatives vote, Jefferson is elected President, and Burr becomes the Vice President.The New Yorker magazine was founded by Harold Ross and Jane Grant; the debut issue appeared on newsstands February 21, 1925.Voice of America radio begins broadcasting to the former Soviet Union February 21, 1947.On February 21, 1972, Volkswagen Beetle sales exceeded those of the Ford Model-T.On February 21, 1996, world chess champion Garry Kasparov beat Deep Blue the IBM supercomputer in a chess match.MYTHIndian Pudding DayChampion Crab Races DayPTA DayMy Way DayHuman Spirit DayFILMThe House On Haunted Hill premiered February 17, 1959 (IMDB, pp House on Haunted Hill)MUSICAppendix C-1 Rolling Stone Magazine Top 100?Albums 92.?20 Golden Greatsby Buddy Holly album released February 17, 1978 Billboard peak August 5, 1978?#55 charted for 12 weeks.47. A Love Supremeby John Coltrane -Recorded December 9, 1964 first release February 1965 billboard re-issue February 17, 2001 compilation album peaked at #21 charted for two weeks in the billboard. ”19” On the album Cover to Cover by Paul Hardcastle single released February 17, 1985 billboard album debut March 23, 1985. Appendix C-2 Country Patriots Playlist ZODIACAquarius the Water Bearer January 21-February 19February Birthstone AmethystFebruary Flowers: Violets and Primrose Sunday February 22, 2015 GEORGE WASHINGTON'S REAL BIRTHDAYGeorge Washington, an INDEPENDENT, and the two term first President of the United States of America, was born February 22, 1732 (died December 14, 1799). Commonly known as WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY or PRESIDENTS DAY National Federal Holiday by law by an ACT of Congress in 1880, celebrated every year on the third Monday of February under the Uniform Monday Holidays Act of 1968, and re-affirmed under Appendix A-6 US Code Title 5 Section 6103. Washington’s Birthday is the first holiday created to celebrate the life of an individual in the United States; made so by an ACT of Congress in 1880. 190502540George Washington Vintage Card SEQ Geoirge_Washtington_Vintage_Card \* ARABIC 1“The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. But this leads at length to a more formal and permanent despotism. “ CITATION Bra14 \y \l 1033 (Brainy Quote) GEORGE WASHINGTONSALES DATAFor some reason the National Retail Federation and statisticians have not chosen to include Washington’s Birthday in their annual sales figures and we are at a loss to understand why. The enormity of the advertising blitz that goes with this ‘in between’ major National Public Holiday warrants further survey and inspection to be sure. The effectiveness of advertising, perhaps a poll about major purchases in February; cars, major appliances, home improvements. With all the ads The ‘George Washington Sale or Celebration’, ‘The Presidents Day Blowout’, you would think that some economic bean counter guru had done some research on the subject. The day also falls hot on the heels of Saint Valentines’ Day which is the first real holiday marketing juggernaut of the year. What can you sell? They myth: Cherry Trees (George chopped one down…not), the Silver Dollar (George reported to have thrown one across the Potomac river), and a myriad of other memorabilia for our first President could be hawked and marketed, in addition to the sheer historic value of the anniversary. We suspect lots of car deals go down as the first tax returns are delivered. There may even be a spike in larger purchases of homes, or motor homes. Regardless be sure to let your customers know you are celebrating Washington’s Birthday keep the ‘circle of holiday euphoria’ riding high in the minds of your clients, they will shop more and buy more. Even a little sign on the shelf “Washington’s Birthday Clearance” of discontinued merchandise might walk out the door. Future Dates of Washington’s Birthday Monday February 16, 2015 Washington Birthday/Presidents' Day?Monday February 15, 2016 Washington Birthday/Presidents' Day?Monday February 20, 2017 Washington Birthday/Presidents' Day?Monday February 19, 2018 Washington Birthday/Presidents' Day?Monday February 18, 2019 Washington Birthday/Presidents' DayMonday February 17, 2020 Washington Birthday/Presidents' Day CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)HISTORYFebruary 22, 1889, President Grover Cleveland signs a bill admitting North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington as U.S. states.February 22, 1924, U.S. President Calvin Coolidge becomes the first President to deliver a radio broadcast from the February 22, 1974, Samuel Byck tries and fails to assassinate U.S. President Richard Nixon. First Woolworths store opened in Utica New York on February 22, 1879.February 22, 1980 the United States defeated the Soviet Union 4 to 3, in Olympic hockey at the winter games in Lake Placid New York, one of the greatest upsets in sports history. The Film “Miracle” starring Kurt Russell tells the amazing story of these Olympians (premiered February 2, 2004) IMDB, MiracleMYTHCook a Sweet Potato DayBe humble dayChili DayIntroduce A Girl to Engineering DayWorld Thinking DayNational Margarita DayZODIACPisces the Fish February 20-March 20February Birthstone AmethystFebruary Flowers: Violets and Primrose MARCHTUESDAY MARCH 17, 2015 Saint Patrick's DayA secular-religious event with roots in the memory of the Catholic Priest Saint Patrick who died March 17 in 461 A.D. Although Saint Patrick's Day is widely celebrated-a Public Holiday in Ireland, Montserrat, Newfoundland, and New Zealand. in the US Saint Patrick's Day is not an official holiday observance, but March has been designated IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH by Presidential Proclamation since 1991, and there are parades in major cities including: New York, Chicago (where the river is dyed green), and Boston. A Saint Patrick’s day parade has been held in Boston MA since 1737, long before our nations Declaration of Independence in 1776. Saint Patrick’s Day is often celebrated by wearing Green, and the threat of being pinched, if you do not. St Patrick is one of the patron saints of Ireland. He is said to have died on March 17 in or around the year 493. He grew up in Roman Britain, but was captured by Irish raiders and taken to Ireland as a slave when he was a young adult. After some years he returned to his family and entered the church, like his father and grandfather before him. He later returned to Ireland as a missionary and worked in the north and west of the country.Saint Patrick’s Card origin unknown According to popular legend, St Patrick rid Ireland of snakes. However, it is thought that there have been no snakes in Ireland since the last ice age. The "snakes" that St Patrick banished from Ireland, may refer to the druids or pagan worshipers of snake or serpent gods. He is said to be buried under Down Cathedral in Downpatrick, Ireland. Ireland’s other patron saints are St Brigid and St Columba.Luke Wadding, a Franciscan scholar born in 1588 in Waterford, on the south coast of Ireland, was influential in ensuring that the anniversary of St Patrick's death became a feast day in the Catholic Church. Many Catholic churches traditionally move St Patrick's Day to another date if March 17 falls during Holy Week. SALES DATA Future Dates for Saint Patrick’s Day Tuesday March 17 2015 St. Patrick's DayThursday March 17 2016 St. Patrick's Day Friday March 17 2017 St. Patrick's Day Saturday March 17 2018 St. Patrick's Day Sunday March 17 2019 St. Patrick's Day Tuesday March 17 2020 St. Patrick's Day CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)HISTORYDuring the American Revolution March 17, 1776, British forces evacuated Boston, Massachusetts after George Washington and Henry Knox placed artillery in positions overlooking the city, known as "Evacuation Day" for many years attempts were made to make it a National Public Holiday. Today it is still celebrated as a State of Massachusetts holiday in the Boston area.The useful rubber band was patented on March 17, 1845.Camp Fire USA, boys and girl scouts campfire organization was founded March 17, 1910.MYTHSubmarine DaySandwichesInternational Day of the SealMaple Syrup DayQuilting DayMUSICRolling Stone Top 100 Albums of All Time (Appendix C-1)98.?This Year's Modelby- Elvis Costello?album released March 17, 1978 Billboard peak April 15, 1978 peaked at #30 charted for 17 weeks.FILMThe Hurt LockerDirected by Kathryn Bigelow premiered March 17, 2008 South By Southwest film festival Austin, TX. Starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Ralph Fiennes, and Guy Pearce. The compelling story of a bomb disposal unit in Iraq, and how they must all come together under circumstances where everything they touch could be booby-trapped. CITATION IMDB14 \y \l 1033 (IMDB) ZODIACPisces the Fish February 20-March 20March Birthstone AmethystMarch Flowers: Daffodil and Jonquil APRILWednesday April 1, 2015 April Fool’s DayObserved throughout the world as a pranksters holiday, but not an official Federal Observance. Practical jokes and humor are general traditions of the day. Cards have become tradition, for more foolish fun go to . Observed throughout the world as a pranksters holiday, but not an official Federal Observance. Practical jokes and humor are general traditions of the day. Cards have become tradition, for more foolish fun go to .The reason April 1 is April Fool’s Day is probably connected to the change from the?Julian?to the?Gregorian calendar. Before the Gregorian calendar was introduced, people in some parts of Europe celebrated the New Year and exchanged gifts on April 2. New Year’s Day was officially moved to January 1 after the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1582.People who forgot about the change were often mocked by their friends, as they continued to make New Year visits just after the old date. Those who failed to keep up with the change and celebrated the New Year during the week that fell between March 25 and April 1 became victims of various jokes. For example, pranksters would discreetly stick paper fish to their backs. The victims of this prank were called Poisson d'Avril, or April Fish.April Fool's Day in HISTORYPractical jokes and pranks date back to Ancient Roman times. Ancient Romans and Celts celebrated a festival of practical joking around the time of March equinox.The Origin of “Fool's Errands”According to Roman myth, the god Pluto abducted Proserpina to the underworld. Her mother Ceres only heard her daughter’s voice echo and searched for her in vain. The fruitless search is believed by some to have inspired the tradition of “fool's errands”, practical jokes where people are asked to complete an impossible or imaginary task.Future Dates for April Fools DayWednesday April 1, 2015 April Fool's Day Fri April 1, 2016 April Fool's Day Sat April 1, 2017 April Fool's Day Sun April 1, 2018 April Fool's Day Mon April 1, 2019 April Fool's DayWed April 1, 2020 April Fool's Day CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)Sunday April 5, 2015 Easter Many Christians celebrate Easter Sunday as the day of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, which is written in the New Testament of the Christian bible. According to the Gospel of John in the New Testament, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb where Jesus was buried and found it empty. An angel told her that Jesus had risen. Christians worldwide have celebrated Easter for centuries.However, the roots of the Easter holiday’s traditions and activities can be traced back to pagan celebrations. The name Easter is believed to come from?Eostara, the goddess of rebirth. In early times the Feast of Eostara celebrated earth’s resurrection and rebirth. Strict Puritans would have nothing to do with Easter – it was merely a human institution – in the past. Charles I, king of England, declared the day as scriptural as Sunday in 1647 but Parliament contradicted him in print and abolished it with other church festivals.The Easter date?depends on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox. In 325 CE the Council of Nicaea decided that the Easter date would be the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the?March equinox. Easter is therefore delayed one week if the full moon is on Sunday, which lessens the likelihood of it falling on the same day as the Jewish Passover. Eastern Orthodox churches in many countries such as Greece still figure?their Easter date?based on the Julian calendar.n Pagan times, many groups of people organized spring festivals. Many of these celebrated the re-birth of nature, the return the land to fertility and the birth of many young animals. These are the origins of the Easter eggs that we still hunt for and eat.In Christian times, the spring began to be associated with Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. The crucifixion is remembered on Good Friday and the resurrection is remembered on Easter Sunday. The idea of the resurrection joined with the ideas of re-birth in Pagan beliefs.Easter eggs and the Easter Bunny are both fertility symbols, holdovers from the feast of Eostara. Other symbolic parallels include the pagan joy in the rising sun of spring, which coincides with Christians’ joy in the rising Son of God, and the lighting of candles in churches, which corresponds to the pagan bonfires. The symbol of the cross and images of Jesus Christ, through paintings or statues, are remembered on Easter SundayFuture Dates for Easter Sunday Sunday April 5, 2015 Easter Sunday Secular Holiday, Christian Sunday March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday Secular Holiday, Christian Sunday April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday Secular Holiday, Christian Sunday April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday Secular Holiday, Christian Sunday April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday Secular Holiday, Christian Sunday April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday Secular Holiday, Christian CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)Monday April 13, 2015 THOMAS JEFFERSON'S BIRTHDAYFLY THE FLAG today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under US Code Title 36 Section 141, in celebration of the anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s Birth on April 13th, 1743. “The President shall issue each year a proclamation--(1) calling on officials of the United States Government todisplay the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on April 13; and(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe April 13in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriateceremonies in commemoration of Thomas Jefferson's birthday.” Thomas Jefferson is the principal author of the Declaration of Independence CITATION NatArch \l 1033 (National Archives, 2014) and one of our country's founding fathers. He was the nation's first secretary of state, second vice-president, and third president of the United States. As President, he orchestrated the Louisiana Purchase, and exploration of the West by Lewis and Clark. Jefferson was a member of Democratic Republican party, a party which he founded with James Madison in which was against over regulation by government, he strongly believed in freedom of speech, and religion. Jefferson is considered a polymath, and was adept at many things. Among his accomplishments: invention of the swivel chair, was fluent in 5 languages, a knowledgeable agrarian, and he designed many things for his own convenience. Jefferson’s sprawling hill top mansion Monticello, is depicted on the back of the two dollar bill. Jefferson died at ten minutes before 1 pm, in Monticello, Virginia, on July 4, 1826; on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Within hours his longtime adversary and lifelong friend, John Adams, the second President of the United States also died. Birthday celebrations dedicated to Jefferson’s legacy are held each year by the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center at Monticello , the Jefferson Memorial (jef), and the University of Virginia. Public ceremonies, leadership awards, educational teach ins, and other educational activities are often held on this day. CITATION Uni141 \y \l 1033 (White House)Future Dates of Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday Monday April 13 2015 Thomas Jefferson's Birthday Wednesday April 13 2016 Thomas Jefferson's Birthday Thursday April 13 2017 Thomas Jefferson's Birthday Friday April 13 2018 Thomas Jefferson's BirthdaySaturday April 13 2019 Thomas Jefferson's Birthday Monday April 13 2020 Thomas Jefferson's Birthday CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)Monday April 20, 2015 PATRIOTS DAY (A CIVIC HOLIDAY IN MASSACHUSETTS, WISCONSIN AND MAINE)A state holiday in Massachusetts and Maine observed each year third Monday in April, the Boston Marathon coincides with Patriots Day each year, not to be confused with PATRIOT DAY September 11)Patriots Day observance is in honor of the first battle for American Independence which were fought in Lexington and Concord, near Boston, Massachusetts, on April 19, 1775. Future Dates for Patriots Day Monday April 20, 2015 Patriot's Day State holiday Maine, MassachusettsMonday April 18, 2016 Patriot's Day State holiday Maine, MassachusettsMonday April 17, 2017 Patriot's Day State holiday Maine, MassachusettsMonday April 16, 2018 Patriot's Day State holiday Maine, MassachusettsMonday April 15, 2019 Patriot's Day State holiday Maine, MassachusettsMonday April 20, 2020 Patriot's Day State holiday Maine, Massachusetts CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)Wednesday April 22, 2015 Earth Day Founded as an environmental awareness day by US Senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970. Now an international event celebrated in over 140 countries by 500 million people. They even have their own flag but there is no law which legalizes Earth Day as an officially celebrated event in the United States.The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair opens for its first season.Founded as an environmental awareness day by US Senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970. Now an international event celebrated in over 140 countries by 500 million people. They even have their own flag but there is no law which legalizes Earth Day as an officially celebrated event in the United States.The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair opens for its first season.he April 22 Earth Day, founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson, was first organized in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water and soil pollution.Some people prefer to observe Earth Day around the time of the?March equinox. In 1978, American anthropologist Margaret Mead added her support for the equinox Earth Day, founded by John McConnell. She stated that the selection of the March Equinox for Earth Day made planetary observance of a shared event possible.Symbols used by people to describe Earth Day include: an image or drawing of planet earth; a tree, a flower or leaves depicting growth; or the recycling symbol. Colors used for Earth Day include natural colors such as green, brown or blue. The “Earth Flag”, which was designed by John McConnell, has been described as a “flag for all people”. It features a two-sided dye printed image of the Earth from space on a dark blue field, made from recyclable, weather-resistant polyester. Margaret Mead believed that a flag that showed the earth as seen from space was appropriate.Future dates of Earth Day Wednesday April 22, 2015 Earth Day Worldwide observance Friday April 22, 2016 Earth Day Worldwide observance Saturday April 22, 2017 Earth Day Worldwide observance Sunday April 22, 2018 Earth Day Worldwide observance Monday April 22, 2019 Earth Day Worldwide observance Wednesday April 22, 2020 Earth Day Worldwide observance CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)Friday April 24, 2015 Arbor day (A state holiday in Nebraska widely observed, last Friday of April)In 1854 J Sterling Morton moved from Detroit to the area that is now Nebraska. He and other pioneers noticed a lack of trees, which were needed to act as windbreaks to stabilize the soil and to give shade from the sun. Morton planted many trees around his own home and encouraged others to do the same.On January 4, 1872, he proposed a holiday to plant trees on April 10 that year. This was known as "Arbor Day" and prizes were awarded to the counties and individuals who planted the most trees on the day. About one million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day. In 1885, Arbor Day became a legal holiday and was moved to April 22, which was Morton's birthday. In 1989 the official state holiday was moved to the last Friday in April. All states in the US now have an official Arbor Day, usually at a time of year that is has the best weather conditions for planting trees.Future Dates of Arbor Day Friday April 24, 2015 Arbor DayState holidayNebraskaFriday April 29,2016 Arbor Day State holiday NebraskaFriday April 28,2017Arbor Day State holiday NebraskaFriday April 27,2018 Arbor Day State holiday NebraskaFriday April 26,2019 Arbor Day State holiday NebraskaFriday April 24,2020 Arbor Day State holiday Nebraska CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)MAYFriday May 1, 2015 MAY DAY, LAW DAY, LOYALTY DAYFLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36 § 115 and 113, widely known as 'May Day'. In the United States the name was changed to LAW DAY or LOYALTY DAY by the U.S. Congress on July 18, 1958, with the passage of Public Law 85-529. The following year, Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first President to proclaim May 1, 1959 'Loyalty Day'. Why the names change? In the former Soviet Socialist Republic, May Day was known as "International Workers Day"; celebrations included a large military parade in Red Square. Today,?’May Day' is still observed in Russia, but is now known as the 'Day of Spring and Labor'. May Day throughout the world is recognized as 'International Workers Day' and has been marked by both inspiring and tragic events. Many related to the fight for worker and labor rights. On May 1, in 1886, 7 Chicago Policemen and 4 workers were killed in Chicago in what was then called the "Haymarket Riots'. This was the fuse that lit the fire for a May Day observance. Today 'May Day' has and marketing tool for immigrant workers, labor enthusiasts, union leaders, and more recently, the "occupy' everything movements. Below are the complete citations for each from the US Code.Sec. 115. Loyalty Day(a) Designation.--May 1 is Loyalty Day.(b) Purpose.--Loyalty Day is a special day for the reaffirmation ofloyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage ofAmerican freedom.(c) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue aproclamation--(1) calling on United States Government officials to display theflag of the United States on all Government buildings on LoyaltyDay; and(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe LoyaltyDay with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other suitableplaces.Sec. 113. Law Day(a) Designation.--May 1 is Law Day, U.S.A.(b) Purpose.--Law Day, U.S.A., is a special day of celebration bythe people of the United States--(1) in appreciation of their liberties and the reaffirmation oftheir loyalty to the United States and of their rededication to theideals of equality and justice under law in their relations witheach other and with other countries; and(2) for the cultivation of the respect for law that is so vitalto the democratic way of life.(c) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue aproclamation--(1) calling on all public officials to display the flag of theUnited States on all Government buildings on Law Day, U.S.A.; and(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Law Day,U.S.A., with appropriate ceremonies and in other appropriate ways,through public entities and private organizations and in schools andother suitable places.Future Dates for Law Day, Loyalty Day, May Day Friday May 1, 2015 Law Day Sunday May 1, 2016 Law Day Monday May 1, 2017 Law Day Tuesday May 1, 2018 Law Day Wednesday May 1, 2019 Law Day Friday May 1, 2020 Law Day CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)Wednesday May 5, 2015 Cinco De MayoNot a federal holiday by law in the United States, but an event celebrated by Beer Advertisers across the America. In Mexico, Cinco De Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Over 8,000 French troops were defeated by 4,000 much poorer supplied Mexican nationals. The holiday is not widely observed in Mexico, but in the US, Cinco De Mayo has been a source of success for beer makers and brewers.SALES DATAAlthough news on the financial results of the Cinco De Mayo holiday in America is scarce three things are known. Corona beer entered the American beer market in 1979. At first the reception was cool, but a quick label change and clear bottle changed that. Soon Corona was moving among young college aged males in the Southwest and with the right advertising, Corona became a world-wide brand. “Sales rose from 1.6 million cases in 1984 to more than 12 million cases in 1986.” CITATION Cin10 \l 1033 (Cinco de Mayo, from the Battlefield to the Beer Bottle , 2010). The Wall Street Journal reported in 2001 there were over 500 cities in the United States celebrating Cinco De Mayo, and Hallmark was testing a new line of ‘Cinco De Mayo’ greeting cards. “U.S. consumers are preparing to spend at least $1 billion this weekend on everything from barbecues to amusement park visits and music festivals, by several counts. All of which will convert the same Cinco de Mayo holiday Mexicans observe with solemn restraint into a beer-swilling, beach-filling bash.” CITATION Joe01 \l 1033 (Millman, 2001). More recently, the Distilled Spirits Council reported in 2014 over the bar sales of Tequila doubled from the previous year on Cinco De Mayo. We suggest there is not enough data to do a complete evaluation; there are no hard numbers for per capita spending or overall economic impact. What we do know is you want to make sure your customers are aware of the Holiday, keep them out of their blue funk between Washington’s Birthday and Memorial Day. Remember the “Circle of Holiday Euphoria” put it on the door and make Cinco De Mayo a day for sales. Future Dates for cinco de mayoTuesday May 5, 2015 Cinco de Mayo Secular Holiday Thursday May 5, 2016 Cinco de Mayo Secular Holiday Friday May 5, 2017 Cinco de Mayo Secular Holiday Saturday May 5, 2018 Cinco de Mayo Secular Holiday Sunday May 5, 2019 Cinco de Mayo Secular Holiday Tuesday May 5, 2020 Cinco de Mayo Secular Holiday CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)Thursday May 7, 2015 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYERFLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the “United States Code 36 § The President shall issue each year a proclamation designating thefirst Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer on which the people ofthe United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches,in groups, and as individuals.” CITATION USC36 \y \l 1033 (United States Governement Priniting Office)Not a national public holiday. Schools, post offices, stores and other businesses and organizations are open as usual. Public transport services run to their usual schedules and no extra congestion on highways is to be expected. A prayer begins a Congressional session and our forefathers were no exception. In 1775 Congress allocated a time for prayer in forming a new nation. The first proclamation for a “A Day of Prayer” was on April 17, 1952, by then President Harry S. Truman which assigned the day into the US Code; but it was President Ronald Reagan designated the date to be the first Thursday of May each year. The majority of Americans are Christians, they speak English, and quite a few of them pray regularly. I merely mention it here as a point of fact, all the people of AMERICA are free to worship or not, as they see fit, it’s worth being aware of the National Day of Prayer to be respectful of others. Future Dates National Day of Prayer Thursday May 7, 2015 National Day of Prayer?Thursday May 5, 2016 National Day of Prayer ?Thursday May 4, 2017 National Day of Prayer?Thursday May 3, 2018 National Day of PrayerThursday May 2, 2019 National Day of Prayer?Thursday May 7, 2020 National Day of PrayerSunday May 10, 2015 MOTHERS DAYFLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the “United States Code 36 Section 117. “(a) Designation.--The second Sunday in May is Mother's Day.(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue aproclamation calling on United States Government officials to displaythe flag of the United States on all Government buildings, and on thepeople of the United States to display the flag at their homes or othersuitable places, on Mother's Day as a public expression of love andreverence for the mothers of the United States.” CITATION Hou14 \y \l 1033 (House of Representatives US Code) Mothers Day is not a public holiday for federal government or private sector employees; schools, stores, and businesses, are open as usual. However, Mothers Day does fall on Sunday, and many services are unavailable. Traditionally, this is a day when mothers get the ‘special treatment”. Most receive gifts: cards, flowers, candy, or jewelry; and dining out is a favorite activity. A small price to pay for the love of a mother all year long!The origins of Mother's Day is attributed to Anna Jarvis, who once held a private ‘Mother's Day’ in memory of her own mother, Ann Jarvis, of Grafton, West Virginia in 1907. Ann Jarvis was well known locally and organized Mother's Day Clubs to improve health and cleanliness among women. In later years, Anna Jarvis began a campaign for Mother’s Day to be recognized and was supported financially by John Wanamaker, who was pioneer in marketing and the development of the modern department store. He is distinguished by his honest dealings in business, credited with the term “Money Back Guarantee”, and served as Postmaster General under President Benjamin Harrison. his guidance and support led Jarvis to arrange a Mothers’ Day at Andrew's Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia in 1908. Over 400 attended; children and their mothers. The church is now the International Mother's Day Shrine and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. Just 6 years later the first Presidential Proclamation for Mothers Day by House Joint Resolution was signed by President Woodrow Wilson on May 9, 1914. CITATION Wil14 \l 1033 (Wilson, 1914)SALES DATABy the numbers Mothers’ Day is a bid day for retailers in America. Consumers surveyed by the National Retail Federation spent an average of $170.00 on mom in 2013 and this was down in 2014 to just over $163.00. With a total for all Mothers Day goods around 19.9 billion dollars. Remember the “Circle of Holiday Euphoria”? Keep your customers happy wish them “Happy Mother’s Day” on the phone, with a sign on the doorFuture Dates of Mothers Day Sunday May 10, 2015 Mothers' Day Sunday May 8, 2016 Mothers' Day Sunday May 14, 2017 Mothers' Day Sunday May 13, 2018 Mothers' Day Sunday May 12, 2019 Mothers' Day Sunday May 10, 2020 Mothers' Day Friday May 15, 2015 NATIONAL DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION DAY, PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND NATIONAL POLICE WEEKA federal national observance by law under Title 36 of the US Code Defense Transportation Day and May 15 marks National Peace Officers Memorial Day which kicks off Police Week each year by Presidential Proclamation 3rd Friday in May, in this case May 15-May 22.FLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36 § . Below is the complete citation for each from the US Code. Peace Officers Memorial Day is an annual event in the United States on May 15 to honor of federal, state, and local officers killed or injured in the line of duty. It is observed in conjunction with Police Week. Peace Officers Memorial Day is a patriotic observance and not a federal public holiday in the United States. Peace Officers memorial day was first introduced by congressional resolution October 1, 1961, when Congress asked the president to designate May 15 as a day of memorial for law enforcement professionals. President John F Kennedy signed the bill into law on October 1, 1962. Now each year, the president proclaims May 15 Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week May 15 to May 22 as Police Week.FUTURE DATES FOR PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAYFriday May 15, 2015 Peace Officers Memorial Day Sunday May 15, 2016 Peace Officers Memorial Day Monday May 15, 2017 Peace Officers Memorial Day Tuesday May 15, 2018 Peace Officers Memorial Day Wednesday May 15, 2019 Peace Officers Memorial Day Friday May 15, 2020 Peace Officers Memorial Day Friday May 15, 2015 NATIONAL DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION DAY FLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36 § . Below is the complete citation for each from the US Code.A federal national observance by law under Title 36 of the US Code Defense Transportation Day and May 15 marks National Peace Officers Memorial Day which kicks off Police Week each year by Presidential Proclamation 3rd Friday in May, in this case May 15-May 22.On May 16, 1957, Congress approved for the third Friday of May each year to be designated as National Defense Transportation Day. In 1962 Congress updated their request to include the whole week within which the Friday falls as National Transportation Week.The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation to: designate the third Friday in May as National Defense Transportation Day; and urge people to observe the day by appropriate ceremonies that recognize the importance of the country’s transportation system and the maintenance of its facilities to serve the needs of the United States in times of peace and in national defense.National Defense Transportation Day recognizes the men and women who work in the transportation industry and who contribute to the nation’s well-being and defense. The day falls within National Transportation Week (May 11-17), which hosts a wide range of activities including: poster contests for schools; educational expos on transport; and programs with guest speakers.Future Dates of national Defense Transportation Day Friday May 15, 2015 National Defense Transportation Day Friday May 20, 2016 National Defense Transportation Day Friday May 19, 2017 National Defense Transportation Day Friday May 18, 2018 National Defense Transportation Day Friday May 17, 2019 National Defense Transportation Day Friday May 15, 2020 National Defense Transportation Day Saturday May 16, 2015 ARMED FORCES DAYOn August 31, 1949, Louis Johnson, who was the United States’ Secretary of Defense, announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The event stemmed from the armed forces’ unification under one department – the Department of Defense. The Army, Navy and Air Force leagues adopted the newly formed day. The Marine Corps League declined to drop support for Marine Corps Day but supports Armed Forces Day too.The first Armed Forces Day was celebrated on Saturday, May 20, 1950. The theme for that day was “Teamed for Defense”, which expressed the unification of all military forces under one government department. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the day was designed to expand public understanding of what type of job was performed and the role of the military in civilian life.Armed Forces Day was a day for the military to show "state-of-the-art" equipment to Americans. It was also a day to honor and acknowledge Americans in the armed forces. Parades, open houses, receptions and air shows were held at the inaugural Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day is still celebrated nationwide today and is part of Armed Forces Week.Posters and other material used to promote Armed Forces Day often show images of Americans in the armed services dressed in their uniforms. Some posters show a collage of images, including images of those in the armed forces with their families or friends, as well as the United States Flag.Some themes that were used for Armed Forces Day in the past included:Appreciation of a NationDedication and DevotionFreedom Through UnityLibertyPatriotismPower for PeacePrepared to Meet the ChallengeSecuritySpecial Opportunity for ThanksTeamed for DefenseFuture Dates for Armed Forces Day Saturday May 16 2015 Armed Forces Day Saturday May 21 2016 Armed Forces Day Saturday May 20 2017 Armed Forces Day Saturday May 19 2018 Armed Forces Day Saturday May 18 2019 Armed Forces Day Saturday May 16 2020 Armed Forces Day Friday May 22, 2015 NATIONAL MARITIME DAY/SAFE BOATING WEEK A National Patriotic Observance Under Title 36 Section 128 of the United States Code.FLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36 § . Below is the complete citation for each from the US Code.May 22 is National Maritime Day in the United States each year. This day reflects the gratitude that Americans have for the maritime industry and the benefits it brings to the country. It also recognizes ships and seafarers who have held a special place in the nation's history.FUTURE DATES FOR NATIONAL MARITIME DAY AND SAFE BOATING WEEKFriday May 22, 2015 National Maritime Day Sunday May 22, 2016 National Maritime Day Monday May 22, 2017 National Maritime Day Tuesday May 22, 2018 National Maritime Day Wednesday May 22, 2019 National Maritime Day Friday May 22, 2020 National Maritime Day Monday May 25, 2015 MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVEDFLY THE FLAG! Today is a Memorial Day is Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36 § and a Federal National Public Holiday by law under Appendix A-6 US Code Title 5 Section 6103.Below is the complete citation for each from the US Code.Memorial Day is a federal holiday. All non-essential Government offices are closed, as are schools, businesses and other organizations. Most public transit systems do not run on their regular schedule. Many people see Memorial Day weekend as an opportunity to go on a short vacation or visit family or friends. This can cause some congestion on highways and at airports.Memorial Day started as an event to honor Union soldiers, who had died during the American Civil War. It was inspired by the way people in the Southern states honored their dead. After World War I, it was extended to include all men and women, who died in any war or military action.Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. The current name for this day did not come into use until after World War II. Decoration Day and then Memorial Day used to be held on May 30, regardless of the day of the week, on which it fell. In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed as part of a move to use federal holidays to create three-day weekends. This meant that that, from 1971, Memorial Day holiday has been officially observed on the last Monday in May. However, it took a longer period for all American states to recognize the new date.It is traditional to fly the flag of the United States at half mast from dawn until noon. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries. Memorial Day is combined with Jefferson Davis' Birthday in Mississippi.Memorial Day has become less of an occasion of remembrance. Many people choose to hold picnics, sports events and family gatherings on this weekend. This day is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season for cultural events. For the fashion conscious, it is seen as acceptable to wear white clothing, particularly shoes from Memorial Day until Labor Day. However, fewer and fewer people follow this rule and many wear white clothing throughout the year.Future Dates for Memorial Day Monday May 25, 2015 Memorial Day National Public Holiday Monday May 30, 2016 Memorial Day National Public Holiday Monday May 29, 2017 Memorial Day National Public Holiday Monday May 28, 2018 Memorial Day National Public Holiday Monday May 27, 2019 Memorial Day National Public Holiday Monday May 25, 2020 Memorial Day National Public Holiday Saturday May 30, 2015 Traditional Date of MEMORIAL DAYFLY THE FLAG! Today is a Memorial Day is Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36 § and a Federal National Public Holiday by law under Appendix A-6 US Code Title 5 Section 6103.Below is the complete citation for each from the US Code.Memorial Day is a federal holiday. All non-essential Government offices are closed, as are schools, businesses and other organizations. Most public transit systems do not run on their regular schedule. Many people see Memorial Day weekend as an opportunity to go on a short vacation or visit family or friends. This can cause some congestion on highways and at airports.Memorial Day started as an event to honor Union soldiers, who had died during the American Civil War. It was inspired by the way people in the Southern states honored their dead. After World War I, it was extended to include all men and women, who died in any war or military action.Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. The current name for this day did not come into use until after World War II. Decoration Day and then Memorial Day used to be held on May 30, regardless of the day of the week, on which it fell. In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed as part of a move to use federal holidays to create three-day weekends. This meant that that, from 1971, Memorial Day holiday has been officially observed on the last Monday in May. However, it took a longer period for all American states to recognize the new date.It is traditional to fly the flag of the United States at half mast from dawn until noon. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries. Memorial Day is combined with Jefferson Davis' Birthday in Mississippi.Memorial Day has become less of an occasion of remembrance. Many people choose to hold picnics, sports events and family gatherings on this weekend. This day is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season for cultural events. For the fashion conscious, it is seen as acceptable to wear white clothing, particularly shoes from Memorial Day until Labor Day. However, fewer and fewer people follow this rule and many wear white clothing throughout the year.Future Dates for Memorial Day Monday May 25, 2015 Memorial Day National Public Holiday Monday May 30, 2016 Memorial Day National Public Holiday Monday May 29, 2017 Memorial Day National Public Holiday Monday May 28, 2018 Memorial Day National Public Holiday Monday May 27, 2019 Memorial Day National Public Holiday Monday May 25, 2020 Memorial Day National Public Holiday CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014) HISTORYMemorial Day Traditional, before the advent of the Uniform Monday Holidays ACT. Memorial Day (formerly known as Decoration Day) has been celebrated on various dates since the Civil War as early as May 5th. The connection to May 30th as the official date stems from a Proclamation in 1967 by President Lyndon Johnson which officially recognized Waterloo, New York as the birthplace of Memorial Day. That same year on May 30th the Waterloo Memorial Day Museum was dedicated. Memorial Day in 2013 Falls on May 27Lincoln Memorial was dedicated on May 30,1922.First Indianapolis 500 car race was held on May 30, pact Disc was introduced on May 30, 1981.MYTHMy bucket's got a hole in it dayFILMFinding Nemo (premiered May 30, 2003 After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home. Dir: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich With: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, And Alexander Gould. Finding Nemo Movie Poster ,?Finding Nemo the Book Get Finding Nemo on AmazonMUSIC“American Bad Ass”On the album History of Rock by Kid Rock Released 05/30/2000.ZODIACGemini (May 21-June 20) the TwinsMay Birthstone EmeraldMay Flowers: Lilly and HawthornJUNESunday June 14, 2015 FLAG DAY- FLAG WEEK AND HONOR AMERICA DAYSNational Patriotic Observances by Presidential Proclamation, under US Code. Celebrating the Flag of the United States of America and the anniversary of the Creation of the United States Army. FLAG DAYUS Code, title 36 section 110, June 14FLAG WEEKUS Code, title 36 section 122, the seven days from FLAG DAY to the 21st of June.HONOR AMERICA DAYSUS Code, title 36 section 112, the 21 days from FLAG DAY to JULY 4th, INDEPENDENCE DAY.On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress replaced the British symbols of the Grand Union flag with a new design featuring 13 white stars in a circle on a field of blue and 13 red and white stripes – one for each state. Although it is not certain, this flag may have been made by the Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross, who was an official flag maker for the Pennsylvania Navy. The number of stars increased as the new states entered the Union, but the number of stripes stopped at 15 and was later returned to 13.In June 1886 Bernard Cigrand made his first public proposal for the annual observance of the birth of the flag when he wrote an article titled “The Fourteenth of June” in the old Chicago Argus newspaper. Cigrand’s effort to ensure national observance of Flag Day finally came when President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation calling for a nationwide observance of the event on June 14, 1916. However, Flag Day did not become official until August 1949, when President Harry Truman signed the legislation and proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day. In 1966, Congress also requested that the President issue annually a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag Week.The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation to: call on government officials in the USA to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on Flag Day; and to urge US residents to observe Flag Day as the anniversary of the adoption on June 14, 1777, by the Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.The American flag, also nicknamed as “Old Glory” or “star-spangled banner”, has changed designs over the centuries. It consists of 13 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton bearing 50 small, white, five-pointed stars. Each of the 50 stars represents one of the 50 states in the United States and the 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies that became the first states in the Union.Future Dates for Flag Day Sunday June 14, 2015 Flag Day Tuesday June 14, 2016 Flag Day Wednesday June 14, 2017 Flag Day Thursday June 14, 2018 Flag Day Friday June 14, 2019 Flag Day Sunday June 14, 2020 Flag Day Sunday June 21, 2015 FATHERS DAY 2015 FLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36 § . Below is the complete citation for each from the US Code.Father's Day is an occasion to mark and celebrate the contribution that your own father has made to your life. Many people send or give cards or gifts to their fathers. Common Father's Day gifts include sports items or clothing, electronic gadgets, outdoor cooking supplies and tools for household maintenance.Father's Day is a relatively modern holiday so different families have a range of traditions. These can range from a simple phone call or greetings card to large parties honoring all of the 'father' figures in a particular extended family. Father figures can include fathers, step-fathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers and great-grandfathers and even other male relatives. In the days and weeks before Father's Day, many schools and Sunday schools help their pupils to prepare a handmade card or small gift for their fathers.There are a range of events, which may have inspired the idea of Father's Day. One of these was the start of the Mother's Day tradition in the first decade of the 20th century. Another was a memorial service held in 1908 for a large group of men, many of them fathers, who were killed in a mining accident in Monongah, West Virginia in December 1907.A woman called Sonora Smart Dodd was an influential figure in the establishment of Father's Day. Her father raised six children by himself after the death of their mother. This was uncommon at that time, as many widowers placed their children in the care of others or quickly married again.Sonora was inspired by the work of Anna Jarvis, who had pushed for Mother's Day celebrations. Sonora felt that her father deserved recognition for what he had done. The first time Father's Day was held in June was in 1910. Father's Day was officially recognized as a holiday in 1972 by President Nixon.Future Dates of Fathers Day Sunday June 21, 2015 Fathers' Day Sunday June 19, 2016 Fathers' Day Sunday June 18, 2017 Fathers' Day Sunday June 17, 2018 Fathers' Day Sunday June 16, 2019 Fathers' Day Sunday June 21,,2020 Fathers' Day JULYSaturday July 4, 2015 INDEPENDENCE DAYA National Federal Holiday by law under the ACT of 1870, and re-affirmed by US Code, Title 5, publication 6103. The day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776.A Federal National Public Holiday by law under REF _Ref399214957 \h \* MERGEFORMAT Error! Reference source not found. and re-affirmed under Appendix A-6 US Code Title 5 Section 6103. Observed each year on JULY FOURTH, 2015 will mark the 239th anniversary of the Kingdom of America and the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776.Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourth of July". It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776. Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States. Celebrate Independence DayIndependence Day is a day of family celebrations with picnics and barbecues, showing a great deal of emphasis on the American tradition of political freedom. Activities associated with the day include watermelon or hotdog eating competitions and sporting events, such as baseball games, three-legged races, swimming activities and tug-of-war games.Many people display the American flag outside their homes or buildings. Many communities arrange fireworks that are often accompanied by patriotic music. The most impressive fireworks are shown on television. Some employees use one or more of their vacation days to create a long weekend so that they can escape the heat at their favorite beach or vacation spot.Independence Day is a patriotic holiday for celebrating the positive aspects of the United States. Many politicians appear at public events to show their support for the history, heritage and people of their country. Above all, people in the United States express and give thanks for the freedom and liberties fought by the first generation of many of today's Americans. The Statue of Liberty is a national monument that is associated with Independence Day.Independence Day is a federal holiday. If July 4 is a Saturday, it is observed on Friday, July 3. If July 4 is a Sunday, it is observed on Monday, July 5. Government offices and schools are closed. Some businesses may be closed as well. In some years, many employees use a proportion of their vacation days to create a long weekend. This can cause congestion in some places, particularly towards popular holiday destinations.There are many public events, parades, shows and fireworks displays. This may cause local disruption to traffic. Public transit systems do not usually operate on their regular timetables.About Independence DayIn 1775, people in New England began fighting the British for their independence. On July 2, 1776, the Congress secretly voted for independence from Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence was first published two days later on July 4, 1776. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was on July 8, 1776. Delegates began to sign the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776. In 1870, Independence Day was made an unpaid holiday for federal employees. In 1941, it became a paid holiday for them.The first description of how Independence Day would be celebrated was in a letter from John Adams to his wife Abigail on July 3, 1776. He described "pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations" throughout the United States. However, the term "Independence Day" was not used until 1791.Interestingly, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, both signers of the Declaration of Independence and presidents of the United States, died on July 4, 1826 - exactly 50 years after the adoption of the declaration. It is also important to note that Native Americans lived in the country and each tribe had its own nation and government prior to the European settlers.Future Dates of Independence DayFriday July 3, 2015 Independence Day observed National Public Holiday Saturday July 4, 2015 Independence Day National Public Holiday Monday July 4, 2016 Independence Day National Public Holiday Tuesday July 4, 2017 Independence Day National Public Holiday Wednesday July 4, 2018 Independence Day National Public Holiday Thursday July 4, 2019 Independence Day National Public Holiday Friday July 3, 2020 Independence Day observed National Public Holiday *If the day falls on a weekend for Federal Employee Compensation purposes the Holiday moves to the Friday before the 4th. CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)DIEDThomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, and John Adams, the second President of the United States, BOTH DIED ON July 4, 1826. They were lifelong adversaries in politics, and friends in the end, they died within hours of each other. But that is not all, James Monroe, the fourth President of the United States also died on July 4, 1831. Saturday July 25, 2015 PARENTS DAY FLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36 § . Below is the complete citation for each from the US Code.Parents’ Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday each year. Citizens, organizations, and federal, state, and local governmental and legislative entities are encouraged to recognize Parents’ Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts to recognize, uplift and support the role of parents in bringing up their children.The Parents’ Day Council plays an active role in celebrating and promoting Parents’ Day through a range of events and activities. For example, the council honors “Parents of the Year” at local, state and national levels. Those who have been nominated or selected are people who exemplify the standard and ideal of positive parenthood. Exemplary parents from each state are nominated for “National Parents of the Year”.Parents’ Day is a popular time for people to send cards and gifts, including flowers, cakes and food hampers, to those who play an important role as a positive parental figure in their lives. It is also a time for families to come together for lunches or dinners. Special tributes to parental figures that are seen as role models are made through local announcements, at church services, or at local community events. Parents’ Day proclamations and rallies have been held in recent times and involved organizations such as the United Civil Rights Councils of America.Parents’ Day is a national observance but it is not a public holiday in the United States.Parents’ Day promotes the message that the role of the parent is important in human development, which requires investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994 President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. This day is similar to Mother's Day and Father's Day. According to the Congressional Resolution, Parents’ Day is established for “recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children” (cited in the National Parents' Day Council website).Images of people engaged in active learning activities with their children are often used in photos, posters, paintings, stickers and sketches to promote Parents’ Day. Images of flowers are also used to promote the day. The messages that organizations try to portray through these images are that: commitment is a core family value; parental responsibilities are important to children’s growth and development; and that unconditional love is needed for a strong bond between parental figures and their children. Parental figures include biological, foster or step-parents.Future Dates of Parents DaySunday July 26, 2015 Parents' Day Sunday July 24, 2016 Parents' Day Sunday July 23, 2017 Parents' Day Sunday July 22, 2018 Parents' Day Sunday July 28, 2019 Parents' Day Sunday July 26, 2020 Parents' Day HISTORYThe U.S. Congress passes legislation in 1866 authorizing the rank of General of the Army (commonly called "5-star general"). Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant becomes the first to be promoted to '5 Star General'.In 1898, The United States invaded Puerto Rico with U.S. troops-the Spanish-American War.In 1946, At Club 500 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis stage their first show as a comedy team.In 1965, Bob Dylan goes electric as he plugs in at the Newport Folk Festival, signaling a major change in folk and rock music.MYTHHot Fudge Sundae DayThread The Needle DayMUSICBack in Black - AC/DC album released JULY 25, 1980 billboard debut August 23, 1980 peaked at #4 charted for 137 weeks in the billboard.“Who'll Stop The Rain” on the album the Cosmo's Factory By Creedence Clearwater Revival billboard debut July 25, 1970FILMCaddyshack Premiered July 25, 1980 An exclusive golf course has to deal with a brash new member and a destructive dancing gopher. Dir: Harold Ramis With: Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, And Bill Murray.Air Force One Premiered July 25, 1997 Starring Harrison Ford and Glenn Close Action, Drama, Thriller, Politics. Ford stars as President James Marshall. When Air Force One is seized by hijackers he becomes super President to literally throw the psychotic terrorists out the back door. Fun roller coaster Action Pulp flick. Still worth watching, we never had a President who was a totally bad Green Beret, and boy do we need one now. Seabiscuit Premiered July 25, 2003 True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation. Dir: Gary Ross With: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, And Elizabeth Banks. Movie Poster, Based on the book. (July 23-August 22) the LionJuly Birthstone RubyJuly Flowers: Larkspur and Water LilyMonday July 27, 2015 KOREAN WAR VETERANS ARMISTICE DAYKorean War hostilities ended on July 27, 1953. FLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code Title 36 § 127 . Sec. 127. National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day(a) Designation.--July 27 of each year until 2003 is National KoreanWar Veterans Armistice Day.(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year aproclamation calling on--(1) the people of the United States to observe National KoreanWar Veterans Armistice Day with appropriate ceremonies andactivities; and(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of theUnited States Government, and interested organizations, groups, andindividuals, to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff onJuly 27 of each year until 2003 in honor of the individuals who diedas a result of their service in Korea.Future Dates of Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Monday July 27, 2015 Korean War Armistice Day Wednesday July 27, 2016 Korean War Armistice Day Thursday July 27, 2017 Korean War Armistice Day Friday July 27, 2018 Korean War Armistice Day Saturday July 27, 2019 Korean War Armistice Day Monday July 27, 2020 Korean War Armistice Day HISTORYBugs Bunny made his debut July 27, 1940, in the cartoon, "A Wild Hare" In 1974, during the Watergate Scandal, the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee votes 27 to 11 to recommend the first article of impeachment (for obstruction of justice) against President Richard Nixon.MYTHTake Your Houseplants for a Walk DayZODIACLeo (July 23-August 22) the LionJuly Birthstone RubyJuly Flowers: Larkspur and Water LilyAUGUSTWednesday August 19, 2015 National Aviation DayA Federal National observance by law under Title 36 Section 118 of the United States Code. In honor of Orville Wright's Birthday Born in 1871.FLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36 § . Below is the complete citation for each from the US Code. A Federal National observance by law under Title 36 Section 118 of the United States Code. In honor of Orville Wright's Birthday Born in 1871.In 1939 President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed August 19 to be National Aviation Day. The day coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright, who piloted the Wright Flyer. He and his brother Wilbur are given credit for building the world’s first successful airplane with aircraft controls that enabled them to steer the plane. Orville Wright made the first flight for 12 seconds and 120 feet around the site of Wright Brothers National Memorial on December 17, 1903. They were not the first to build and fly experimental aircraft but they are the first to invent aircraft controls that made fixed wing flight possible. The Wright brothers' status as inventors of the airplane has been an issue of debate, particularly as there were competing claims regarding other early aviators. Another national observation in the United States is Wright Brothers Day on December 17 each year.Each year the president may issue a proclamation to: designate August 19 as National Aviation Day; call on government officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on the day; and invite people living in the United States to observe the day with appropriate exercises to further stimulate interest in aviation in the United States.Images of early flight pioneers (including the Wright brothers), airplanes and other flight vehicles, aviation industry workers (such as pilots) and any other images linked with the aviation industry have been seen on material used to promote National Aviation Day.National Aviation Day is observed in the United States on August 19 each year to celebrate the history and development of the aviation. It coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright who, together with his brother Wilbur, made significant contributions to powered flight.In 1939 President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed August 19 to be National Aviation Day. The day coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright, who piloted the Wright Flyer. He and his brother Wilbur are given credit for building the world’s first successful airplane with aircraft controls that enabled them to steer the plane. Orville Wright made the first flight for 12 seconds and 120 feet around the site of Wright Brothers National Memorial on December 17, 1903.?Future Dates of National Aviation Day Wednesday August 19, 2015 National Aviation Day Friday August 19, 2016 National Aviation Day Saturday August 19, 2017 National Aviation Day Sunday August 19, 2018 National Aviation Day Monday August 19, 2019 National Aviation Day Wednesday August 19, 2020 National Aviation DaySEPTEMBER Monday September 7, 2015 LABOR DAY A Federal National Public Holiday by law under Appendix A-6 US Code Title 5 Section 6103. Labor Day is annually held on the first Monday of September. It was originally organized to celebrate various labor associations' strengths of and contributions to the United States economy. It is largely a day of rest in modern times. Many people mark Labor Day as the end of the summer season and a last chance to make trips or hold outdoor events. Labor Day is a day of rest or the last chance for many people to go on trips before the summer ends. For students, it is the last chance to organize parties before school starts again. In some neighborhoods, people organize fireworks displays, barbecues and public arts or sports events. The football season starts on or around Labor Day and many teams play their first game of the year during Labor Day weekend.May 1 is Lei Day in Hawaii, where celebrations include lei-making competitions, concerts, as well as giving and receiving leis to friends and family.Labor Day is a federal holiday. All Government offices, schools and organizations and many businesses are closed. Some public celebrations, such as fireworks displays, picnics and barbecues, are organized, but they are usually low key events. For many teams, it is the start of the football season. As it is the last chance for many people to take summer trips, there may be some congestion on highways and at airports. Public transit systems do not usually operate on their regular timetables.The first Labor Day was held in 1882. Its origins stem from the desire of the Central Labor Union to create a holiday for workers. It became a federal holiday in 1894. It was originally intended that the day would be filled with a street parade to allow the public to appreciate the work of the trade and labor organizations. After the parade, a festival was to be held to amuse local workers and their families. In later years, prominent men and women held speeches. This is less common now, but is sometimes seen in election years. One of the reasons for choosing to celebrate this on the first Monday in September was to add a holiday in the long gap between Independence Day and Thanksgiving.SALES DATA Labor Day generally kicks off the holiday season with back to school spending which then suddenly leaks forward into Columbus Day (Or Leif Eriksen Day), Constitution Day and Week and Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Christmas. These major events tend to get lumped al together an consumers spend a higher daily average during the months of September through December. According to Gallup polling spending was decidedly down per capita each year, dropping to a lwo of $67.00 in the 2011 season. But, by 2014 these numbers had rebounded to $95.00, revealing a more confident consumers as the economy improved. Future Dates of Labor Day Monday September 7, 2015 Labor Day National Public Holiday Monday September 5, 2016 Labor Day National Public Holiday Monday September 4, 2017 Labor Day National Public Holiday Monday September 3, 2018 Labor Day National Public Holiday Monday September 2, 2019 Labor Day National Public Holiday Monday September 7, 2020 Labor Day National Public Holiday Friday September 11, 2015 PATRIOT DAYAnniversaries of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and hijacked plane crash in Shanks v More than 3000 innocent Americans and foreign nationals lost their lives September 11, 2001.A Federal National Observance created by US House of Representatives Joint Resolution 71 was unanimously approved by a vote of 407-0 on October 25, 2001. Specifically, the resolution requested that the President designate September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day." President George W. Bush signed the resolution into law on December 18, 2001 (as Public Law 107-89).On this day, the President directs the American flag be flown at half-staff at on American homes, at the , and on all U.S. government buildings and establishments, home and abroad. The President also asks Americans to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time), the time of the first plane Patriot Day should not be confused with?Patriot’s Day, also known as Patriots Day, which commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, which were two of the earliest battles in the American Revolutionary War.Future Dates For Patriot Day September 11Friday September 11, 2015 Patriot Day Sunday September 11, 2016 Patriot Day Monday September 11, 2017 Patriot Day Tuesday September 11, 2018 Patriot Day Wednesday September 11, 2019 Patriot Day Friday September 11, 2020 Patriot Day Sunday September 13, 2015 GRANDPARENTS DAYFLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36 § . Below is the complete citation for each from the US Code.Many families in the United States observe National Grandparents Day on the first Sunday of September after Labor Day. This day honors grandparents. Many people honor their grandparents through a range of activities such as gift-giving, card-giving, and for children to invite their grandparents to school for a day where they participate in special lessons or special assembly programs. Many school students take part in story-telling activities that relate to their grandparents, as well as art or poster competitions where children often use a story about their grandparents in their artwork.About four million greeting cards are sent within the United States each year on National Grandparents Day. This day is also an opportunity for people to appreciate and express their love to their grandparents through kind actions such as making a phone call or inviting their grandparents for dinner. People living in retirement villages or nursing homes may receive a visit from their grandchildren or loved National Grandparents Day is an observance and not a public holiday in the United States.National Grandparents Day has more than one origin. Some people consider it to have been first proposed by Michael Goldgar in the 1970’s after he visited his aunt in an Atlanta nursing home, Spending $11,000 of his own money in lobbying efforts to have the day officially recognized, he made 17 trips to Washington DC over a seven-year span to meet with legislators.Others consider Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade, a housewife in West Virginia, to have been the main driver for the day of observance. Throughout the 1970’s McQuade worked hard to educate the people about the important contributions senior citizens made and the contributions that they would be willing to make if asked. She also urged people to adopt a grandparent, not for one day a year and not for material giving, but for a lifetime of experience.In any event National Grandparents Day was finally signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. Marian McQuade received a phone call from the White House to advise her of this event. Many people believe that National Grandparents Day was inspired by her efforts. A presidential proclamation on September 6, 1979, made this day official – it designated Sunday, September 9, 1979, (being the “first Sunday of September following Labor Day”) as National Grandparents Day.Each year the President is requested to issue a proclamation to: designate the first Sunday in September after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day; and to call on people, groups and organizations to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.The official song of National Grandparents Day is “A Song for Grandma And Grandpa” by Johnny Prill. The official flower for the day is the “forget-me-not” flower.Future Dates of Grandparents Day Sunday September 13, 2015 National Grandparents Day Sunday September 11, 2016 National Grandparents Day Sunday September 10, 2017 National Grandparents Day Sunday September 9, 2018 National Grandparents Day Sunday September 8, 2019 National Grandparents Day Sunday September 13, 2020 National Grandparents Day Thursday September 17, 2015 CITIZENSHIP DAY-CONSTITUTION WEEKMarks the beginning of CONSTITUTION WEEK, A National Patriotic Observance by Presidential Proclamation under Title 36 Section 106 of the US Code celebrating the ratification of the United States Constitution by the 13 colonies September 17, 1787. September 17th also marks the beginning of CONSTITUTION WEEK a National Patriotic Observance by Presidential Proclamation and a week-long celebration of the all things Constitutional under US Code, Title 36, and Section 108.FLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36 § 106 and United States Code 36 §108 Below are the complete citations for both from the US Code. “Sec. 106. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day(a) Designation.--September 17 is designated as Constitution Day andCitizenship Day.(b) Purpose.--Constitution Day and Citizenship Day commemorate theformation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution andrecognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have becomecitizens.(c) Proclamation.--The President may issue each year a proclamationcalling on United States Government officials to display the flag of theUnited States on all Government buildings on Constitution Day andCitizenship Day and inviting the people of the United States to observeConstitution Day and Citizenship Day, in schools and churches, or othersuitable places, with appropriate ceremonies.(d) State and Local Observances.--The civil and educationalauthorities of States, counties, cities, and towns are urged to makeplans for the proper observance of Constitution Day and Citizenship Dayand for the complete instruction of citizens in their responsibilitiesand opportunities as citizens of the United States and of the State andlocality in which they reside.”Sec. 108. Constitution WeekThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating September 17 through September 23 asConstitution Week; and(2) inviting the people of the United States to observeConstitution Week, in schools, churches, and other suitable places,with appropriate ceremonies and activities.With regard to the nation’s constitution, in the summer of 1787 delegates convened in Philadelphia to create “a more perfect union” and to craft the country's constitution. They worked to develop a framework that would provide balance and freedom, taking into account federal and state interests, as well as individual human rights. The delegates signed the Constitution of the United States on September 17 that year. By June 21, 1788, the constitution was effective, having been approved by nine of the 13 states.With regard to recognizing citizens, newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst advocated a day to celebrate US Citizenship in 1939. In 1940 the Congress created “I Am an American Day” to be celebrated in the third Sunday in May. On February 29, 1952, President Harry Truman signed into law “Citizenship Day”. It was established to replace I am an American Day. On August 2, 1956, the Congress requested that the president proclaim the week beginning September 17 and ending September 23 of each year as “Constitution Week”. One more change was made to the event when a federal law enacted in December 2004 designated September 17 as “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day”.Positive images of United States citizens of all backgrounds have been used to promote the “Citizenship” element of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. The colors (red, white and blue) of the United States flag, as well as images of the flag, have also been used in artwork for promotional material for the day. Painted images of the constitution’s founders are also used to illustrate the importance of the meaning behind the day and the words “We the People”, which are written in the constitution, have been highlighted in promotional material to symbolize unity and cooperation within the nation.?Future Dates of Constitution Day and Week Thursday September 17, 2015 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Friday September 16, 2016 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day observed Saturday September 17, 2016 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Sunday September 17, 2017 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Monday September 18, 2017 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day observed Monday September 17, 2018 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Tuesday September 17, 2019 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Thursday September 17, 2020 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)?Saturday September 18, 2015 NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAYFLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation United States Code 36 § 902 the National League Families POW/MIA Flag has become the official symbol for the day and it has become generally accepted practice to observe the event the third Friday of September. Below is the complete citation and practices regarding the display of the POW/MIA flag. (a)?Designation.—?The National League of Families POW/MIA flag is designated as the symbol of our Nation’s concern and commitment to resolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans still prisoner, missing, and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia, thus ending the uncertainty for their families and the Nation.(b)?Required Display.—?The POW/MIA flag shall be displayed at the locations specified in subsection (d) of this section on POW/MIA flag display days. The display serves—(1)?as the symbol of the Nation’s concern and commitment to achieving the fullest possible accounting of Americans who, having been prisoners of war or missing in action, still remain unaccounted for; and(2)?as the symbol of the Nation’s commitment to achieving the fullest possible accounting for Americans who in the future may become prisoners of war, missing in action, or otherwise unaccounted for as a result of hostile action.(c)?Days for Flag Display.—(1)?For purposes of this section, POW/MIA flag display days are the following:(A)?Armed Forces Day, the third Saturday in May.(B)?Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.(C)?Flag Day, June 14.(D)?Independence Day, July 4.(E)?National POW/MIA Recognition Day.(F)?Veterans Day, November 11.(2)?In addition to the days specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection, POW/MIA flag display days include—(A)?in the case of display at the World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial (required by subsection (d)(3) of this section), any day on which the United States flag is displayed;(B)?in the case of display at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs (required by subsection (d)(7) of this section), any day on which the flag of the United States is displayed; and(C)?in the case of display at United States Postal Service post offices (required by subsection (d)(8) of this section), the last business day before a day specified in paragraph (1) that in any year is not itself a business day.(d)?Locations for Flag Display.—?The locations for the display of the POW/MIA flag under subsection (b) of this section are the following:(1)?The Capitol.(2)?The White House.(3)?The World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.(4)?Each national cemetery.(5)?The buildings containing the official office of—(A)?the Secretary of State;(B)?the Secretary of Defense;(C)?the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and(D)?the Director of the Selective Service System.(6)?Each major military installation, as designated by the Secretary of Defense.(7)?Each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs.(8)?Each United States Postal Service post office.(e)?Coordination With Other Display Requirement.—?Display of the POW/MIA flag at the Capitol pursuant to subsection (d)(1) of this section is in addition to the display of that flag in the Rotunda of the Capitol pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 of the 101st Congress, agreed to on February 22, 1989 (103 Stat. 2533).(f)?Display To Be in a Manner Visible to the Public.—?Display of the POW/MIA flag pursuant to this section shall be in a manner designed to ensure visibility to the public.(g)?Limitation.—?This section may not be construed or applied so as to require any employee to report to work solely for the purpose of providing for the display of the POW/MIA flag.? “Presidential Proclamation --- National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2014NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY, 2014- - - - - - -BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATIONAmerica's history shines with patriots who have answered the call to serve. From Minutemen who gathered on a green in Lexington to a great generation that faced down Communism and all those in our military today, their sacrifices have strengthened our Nation and helped secure more than two centuries of freedom. As our Armed Forces defend our homeland from new threats in a changing world, we remain committed to a profound obligation that dates back to the earliest days of our founding -- the United States does not ever leave our men and women in uniform behind. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we express the solemn promise of a country and its people to our service members who have not returned home and their families: you are not forgotten.My Administration remains dedicated to accounting as fully as possible for our Nation's missing heroes, lost on battlefields where the sounds of war ceased decades ago and in countries where our troops are deployed today. Whether they are gone for a day or for decades, their absence is felt. They are missed during holidays and around dinner tables, and their loved ones bear this burden without closure. Americans who gave their last full measure of devotion deserve to be buried with honor and dignity, and those who are still unaccounted for must be returned to their families. We will never give up our search for them, and we will continue our work to secure the release of our citizens who are unjustly detained abroad. Today, we acknowledge that we owe a profound debt of gratitude to all those who have given of themselves to protect our Union and our way of life, and we honor them by working to uphold this sacred trust.On September 19, 2014, the stark black and white banner symbolizing America's Missing in Action and Prisoners of War will be flown over the White House; the United States Capitol; the Departments of State, Defense, and Veterans Affairs; theSelective Service System Headquarters; the World War II Memorial; the Korean War Veterans Memorial; the Vietnam Veterans Memorial; United States post offices; national cemeteries; and other locations across our country. We raise this flag as a solemn reminder of our obligation to always remember the sacrifices made to defend our Nation.NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do?hereby proclaim September 19, 2014, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. I urge all Americans to observe this day of honor and remembrance with appropriate ceremonies and activities.?IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.BARACK OBAMA” The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Many Americans take the time to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in action (MIA), as well as their families. The United States Congress passed a resolution authorizing National POW/MIA Recognition Day to be observed on July 18, 1979. It was observed on the same date in 1980 and was held on July 17 in 1981 and 1982. It was then observed on April 9 in 1983 and July 20 in 1984. The event was observed on July 19 in 1985, and then from 1986 onwards the date moved to the third Friday of September. The United States president each year proclaims National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Many states in the USA also proclaim POW/MIA Recognition Day together with the national effort.There are 1,741 American personnel listed by the Defense Department's POW/MIA Office as missing and unaccounted for from the Vietnam War, as of April 2009. The number of United States personnel accounted for since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975 is 841. About 90 percent of the 1,741 people still missing were lost in Vietnam or areas of Laos and Cambodia under Vietnam's wartime control, according to the National League of Families website (cited in the United States Army website).The United States Congress passed a resolution authorizing National POW/MIA Recognition Day to be observed on July 18, 1979. It was observed on the same date in 1980 and was held on July 17 in 1981 and 1982. It was then observed on April 9 in 1983 and July 20 in 1984. The event was observed on July 19 in 1985, and then from 1986 onwards the date moved to the third Friday of September. The United States president each year proclaims National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Many states in the USA also proclaim POW/MIA Recognition Day together with the national effort.The National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag symbolizes the United States’ resolve to never forget POWs or those who served their country in conflicts and are still missing. Newt Heisley designed the flag. The flag’s design features a silhouette of a young man, which is based on Mr. Hensley’s son, who was medically discharged from the military. As Mr. Heisley looked at his returning son’s gaunt features, he imagined what life was for those behind barbed wire fences on foreign shores. He then sketched the profile of his son as the new flag's design was created in his mind.The flag features a white disk bearing in black silhouette a man’s bust, a watch tower with a guard on patrol, and a strand of barbed wire. White letters “POW” and “MIA”, with a white five-pointed star in between, are typed above the disk. Below the disk is a black and white wreath above the motto “You Are Not Forgotten” written in white, capital letters.Future Dates National POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday September 18, 2015 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday September 16, 2016 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday September 15, 2017 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday September 21, 2018 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday September 20, 2019 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday September 18, 2020 National POW/MIA Recognition Day OCTOBERMonday October 5, 2015 CHILD HEALTH DAYA National Patriotic Observance by Presidential Proclamation under US Code, Title 36, and Section 105 observed each year on the first Monday in October. The observance was designed to raise awareness of how to can nurture?Childhood Development, and Children's Health?.FLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36 § . Below is the complete citation for each from the US Code.“Sec. 105. Child Health DayThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--(1) Designating the first Monday in October as Child Health Day;And(2) Inviting all agencies and organizations interested in childWelfare to unite on Child Health Day in observing exercises thatWill make the people of the United States aware of the fundamentalNecessity of a year-round program to protect and develop the health”A National Patriotic Observance by Presidential Proclamation under US Code, Title 36, and Section 105 observed each year on the first Monday in October. The observance was designed to raise awareness of how to can nurture?Childhood Development, and Children's Health?Calvin Coolidge was the first president to issue a proclamation for Child Health Day in 1928 and it was annually observed on May 1 until it was observed on the first Monday of October from 1960 onwards. The concept of this event was supported by organizations such as the American Child Health Association, the American Federation of Labor and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in the early 20th century.According to the HRSA, about one in six children between 2 and 19 in the United States is overweight. This is a risk factor for serious health consequences including asthma, diabetes and heart disease. Child Health Day helps spark or increase people’s awareness of ways to minimize or alleviate health problems that children may face. The day focuses on a range of child health issues such as prenatal care, adolescent health, the impact of daycare on a child’s development, preventing injuries, healthy eating and lifestyle choices, and immunization.Future Dates for Child Health DayMonday October 5, 2015 Child Health Day Monday October 3, 2016 Child Health Day Monday October 2, 2017 Child Health Day Monday October 1, 2018 Child Health Day Monday October 7, 2019 Child Health Day Monday October 5, 2020 Child Health Day Friday October 9, 2015 LEIF ERIKSON DAYFLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the “United States Code 36 § Sec. 114. Leif Erikson DayThe President may issue each year a proclamation designating October9 as Leif Erikson Day. “ This may be the shortest law in the history of the United States. We include it for succinct brevity. How can you sell it? Erikson is reported to have discovered Newfoundland, a province of Canada, 489 years before Columbus set foot in the West Indies. Further, there has been speculation that VIKINGS penetrated as far as Minnesota, this is unproven, but explains a lot about their football team name. His wife was named Thorgunna, (love that name I’ll bet she was cuddly) and they had a son named Thorkel rhymes with snorkel. That’s really essentially all you need to know. For obvious reasons the National Retail Federation does not track sales for Leif Erikson Day, it is too ridiculous that our Federal Government took the time and the tax dollars to legislate this holiday. Who really discovered America hope it was not a lengthy debate with (we will have to look into that for future editions. HOPEFULLY, by creating awareness of the day in your customer base you can sell IT. Here are a few ideas from our internet archaeology: 1. Viking raid re-enactment costumes, big hats with horns sticking out. fika (coffee) Swedes are coffee freaks, consuming over 7 kilos per capita annually that’s 15 lbs, and a lot of jitters.Swedish language for immigrants (people who are moving to Sweden)Tubed food (like toothpaste) Swedish people love the convenience of squeezing caviar A shorter workday, many businesses close at 5 pm.Closing down the country in July-Swedes get 4-6 weeks of vacation (try selling that in America and you could be shot for treason).IKEALight therapy, its dark a lot in Sweden.Recycling-throwing out plastic in Sweden is a no, no and you have to pay a surcharge.Drinking from the tap (just like Oregon) Future Dates for Leif Erikson Day Friday October 9, 2015 Leif Erikson Day Sunday October 9, 2016 Leif Erikson Day Monday October 9, 2017 Leif Erikson Day Tuesday October 9, 2018 Leif Erikson Day Wednesday October 9, 2019 Leif Erikson Day Friday October 9, 2020 Leif Erikson Day Monday October 12, 2015 COLUMBUS DAY Both the Observed Date and the traditional date of Columbus Day, on this Day in 1492 Columbus in three ships the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria discovered the BAHAMAS, THE WEST INDIES, And THE ISLANDS TO THE SOUTH OF THE UNITED STATES AND NO HE DID NOT LAND IN FLORIDA OR ON THE MAIN LAND. FLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance by Proclamation, under the United States Code 36 § . A Federal National Public Holiday by law under Appendix A-6 US Code Title 5 Section 6103. Both the Observed date and the Traditional date of Columbus Day Monday October 12, 2015.evidence that the first Europeans to sail across the Atlantic were Viking explorers from Scandinavia. In addition, the land was already populated by indigenous peoples, who had 'discovered' the Americas thousands of years before and are Chinese descendents. Columbus Day originated as a celebration of Italian-American heritage and was first held in San Francisco in 1869. The first state-wide celebration was held in Colorado in 1907. In 1937, Columbus Day become a holiday across the United States. Since 1971, it has been celebrated on the second Monday in October.Future Dates of Columbus Day Monday October 12, 2015 Columbus Day National Public Holiday All except?AK,?AR,?CA,?DE,?FL,?HI,?MI,?MN,?NV,?OR,?SD,?TX,?VT,?WA,?WI,WYMonday October 10, 2016 Columbus Day National Public Holiday All except?AK,?AR,?CA,?DE,?FL,?HI,?MI,?MN,?NV,?OR,?SD,?TX,?VT,?WA,?WI,WYMonday October 9, 2017 Columbus Day National Public Holiday All except?AK,?AR,?CA,?DE,?FL,?HI,?MI,?MN,?NV,?OR,?SD,?TX,?VT,?WA,?WI,WYMonday October 8, 2018 Columbus Day National Public Holiday All except?AK,?AR,?CA,?DE,?FL,?HI,?MI,?MN,?NV,?OR,?SD,?TX,?VT,?WA,?WI,WYMonday October 14, 2019 Columbus Day National Public Holiday All except?AK,?AR,?CA,?DE,?FL,?HI,?MI,?MN,?NV,?OR,?SD,?TX,?VT,?WA,?WI,WYMonday October 12, 2020 Columbus Day National Public Holiday All except?AK,?AR,?CA,?DE,?FL,?HI,?MI,?MN,?NV,?OR,?SD,?TX,?VT,?WA,?WI,WYSaturday October 31, 2015 HALLOWEENA cultural, secular event based on customs with roots in Ireland. Observed each year on October 31st. A pagan ritual of candy greed, and the first significant marketing event the holiday season. A bonanza for candy retailers, costume makers, and bars. Costumes, makeup, masks, pumpkins carving, and parties are traditions linked with this day. To write it seems strange-children, dressed in costume, go door to door and beg the words "Trick or treat?" and complete strangers give it to them. Door to door has fallen out of favor and children today are more likely to do their trick or treating at the local shopping mall, or a planned community event. Halloween has become a holiday for extensive decorations, much like Christmas. Halloween originated as a pagan festival in parts of Northern Europe, particularly around what is now the United Kingdom. Many European cultural traditions hold that Halloween is a time when magic is most potent and spirits can make contact with the physical world. The druids wore masks to protect themselves in this delicate balance between life and death. Pope Gregory recognized the importance of the harvest festivities and in rise of Christianity and built churches 835 ad pope may 13 to November 1, the night before became known as all hallows eve, eventually shortened to Halloween pseudo pagan event brought by 1845 noise makers early 19th century to keep away evil spirits, Casatle museum in West Virginia economic impact Dennisons 1915 Bogie book and party book crepe paper to dress up Dennison may be the sole company responsible for commercializing the event. by moving All Saints Day from to which accommodated the growing conversion of pagans and to bring them closer to the pagan festival. The Catholic church in a desire to enjoin the holiday moved all Saints Day from In Christian times, it became a celebration of the evening before All Saints’ Day. Immigrants from Scotland and Ireland brought the holiday to the United States. There are various symbols associated with Halloween. These include the spooks, ghosts and walking skeletons that represent the contact between the spiritual and physical world and between the living and the dead. Human figures that are often represented on Halloween are witches and wizards, who are seen to have the power to contact the spirit world. Bats, black cats and spiders are often connected with this holiday. These animals are associated with the night and darkness and often accompany witches and wizards There are also a range of objects associated with Halloween. These include blood, fire, gravestones, pumpkins, bones and skulls.SALES DATA According to the National Retail Federation, spending for the holiday in 2010 was estimated at 5.8 billion dollars, or an average of $66.28 on costumes, candy, and decor. Over 5 billion dollars is spent on Halloween each year, second only to Christmas in spending and that is just for presents on December 25. In fact, the National Retail Federation in 2014 reported for the first time that average spending for Halloween was more that Christmas for the first time ever and that consumers Over 60 percent of Americans celebrate Halloween and according to the National Retail Federation each person will shill out 22.50 for a costume in 2013. Future Dates of Halloween Saturday October 31, 2015 Halloween Monday October 31, 2016 Halloween Tuesday October 31, 2017 Halloween Wednesday October 31, 2018 Halloween Thursday October 31, 2019 Halloween Saturday October 31, 2020 Halloween NOVEMBERTuesday November 10, 2015 Election Day In 1792, a law was passed by Congress instructing the states to hold presidential elections in the 34 days before the first Wednesday in December. These electoral colleges were held during this window because in most cases harvesting would be complete, and the more severe winter weather had not yet arrived.As communication improved with the telegraph and trains moved across the country the time frame between conduct its elections at any point in a period of more than a month, became outdated. The results of the elections that were announced earliest could influence the outcomes of elections held later in the permitted period.In 1845 the United States Congress chose a single date for all national elections in all states. The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November was chosen so that there would never be more than 34 days between Election Day and the first Wednesday in December. Election Day is held on a Tuesday so that voters will not have to vote or travel on Sunday. This was an important consideration at the time when the laws were written and is still so in some Christian communities in the United States.Future Dates of Election Day Tuesday November 4, 2014 Election DayTuesday November 3, 2015 Election Day State holiday Indiana, New YorkTuesday November 8, 2016 Election Day ?Tuesday November 8, 2016 Election Day State holiday 14 statesTuesday November 6, 2018 Election Day State holiday 14 statesTuesday November 3, 2020 Election Day Tuesday November 3, 2020 Election Day State holiday 14 statesWednesday November 11, 2015 VETERANS DAYFederal National Public Holiday by law under Appendix A-6 US Code Title 5 Section 6103 and by Presidential Proclamation, celebrated each year on November 11.First made a holiday by law by Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U.S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938. Making the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday; "a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day'." On May 8, 1919, Edward George Honey first proposes a moment of silence to commemorate The Armistice of World War I, which later results in the creation of Remembrance Day. In the United States it was called Armistice Day and is now Veterans Day. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations came into effect. On November 11, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time. In 1919, President Wilson proclaimed the day should be "filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory". There were plans for parades, public meetings and a brief suspension of business activities at 11 am.In 1926, the United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I and declared that the anniversary of the armistice should be commemorated with prayer and thanksgiving. The Congress also requested that the president should "issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples."An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) was approved on May 13, 1938, which made November 11 in each year a legal holiday, known as Armistice Day. This day was originally intended to honor veterans of World War I. A few years later, World War II required the largest mobilization of service men in the history of the United States and the American forces fought in Korea. In 1954, the veteran’s service organizations urged Congress to change the word "Armistice" to "Veterans". Congress approved this change and on June 1, 1954, November 11 became a day to honor all American veterans, where ever and whenever they had served.In 1968 the Uniforms Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)) made an attempt to move Veterans Day to the fourth Monday of October. The bill took effect in 1971. However, this caused a lot of confusion as many states disagreed with this decision and continued to hold Veterans Day activities on November 11. In 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which stated that Veterans Day would again be observed on November 11 from 1978 onwards. Veterans Day is still observed on November 11.Future Dates of Veterans Day Wednesday November 11, 2015 Veterans Day National Public Holiday Friday November 11, 2016 Veterans Day National Public Holiday Friday November 10, 2017 Veterans Day observed National Public Holiday Saturday November 11, 2017 Veterans Day National Public Holiday Sunday November 11, 2018 Veterans Day National Public Holiday Monday November 12, 2018 Veterans Day observed National Public Holiday Monday November 11, 2019 Veterans Day National Public Holiday Wednesday November 11, 2020 Veterans Day National Public Holiday Thursday November 26, 2015 THANKSGIVING DAYFLY THE FLAG Today is a Federal National Public Holiday by law under the ACT of 1870 and re-affirmed under Appendix A-6 US Code Title 5 Section 6103 observed by Presidential Proclamation each year the fourth Thursday of November each year. Below is the complete citation for each from the US Code. Thanksgiving Day has been an annual holiday in the United States since 1863. Many people trace the origins of the modern Thanksgiving Day to the harvest celebration that the Pilgrims held in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. The first written suggestion or proclamation was by George Washington, the first president of the United States, proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day on October 3, 1789. "Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor, and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness. Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be."Subsequent Presidents chose many dates for Thanksgiving with more proclamations, but it was not until the passage of the ACT of 1870, that Thanksgiving was officially recognized as a national holiday for employees of the Federal Government in the district of Columbia. Confusion about when to celebrate the day continued until President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed House Joint Resolution Number 41 on December 26, 1941. The law was created to avoid confusion about Thanksgiving falling on the last Thursday in November, and thereby shortening the holiday shopping season by one full week (i.e. only 24 shopping days to Christmas). According to the National Archives, when there were 5 weeks in November, the Holiday would fall on the next to last day of the Month. In 1939, to spur economic activity, Roosevelt proclaimed Thursday November 23 as Thanksgiving, but confusion persisted, and congress stepped into create the permanent Thanksgiving Holiday the 4th Thursday of the month, forever subjecting Americans to Black Friday wake up calls. (National Archives)Future Dates for Thanksgiving DayThursday November 26, 2015 Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 24, 2016 Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 23, 2017 Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 22, 2018 Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 28, 2019 Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 26, 2020 Thanksgiving Day CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)Friday November 27, 2015 Black FridayBlack Friday is one of the busiest shopping days in the USA. There are two popular theories as to why the day after Thanksgiving Day is called Black Friday. One theory is that the wheels of vehicles in heavy traffic on the day after Thanksgiving Day left many black markings on the road surface, leading to the term Black Friday.The other theory is that the term Black Friday comes from an old way of recording business accounts. Losses were recorded in red ink and profits in black ink. Many businesses, particularly small businesses, started making profits prior to Christmas. Many hoped to start showing a profit, marked in black ink, on the day after Thanksgiving Day.Future Dates of Black Friday Friday November 27, 2015 Black Friday Friday November 25, 2016 Black Friday Friday November 24, 2017 Black Friday Friday November 23, 2018 Black Friday Friday November 29, 2019 Black Friday Friday November 27, 2020 Black Friday HISTORYIn 1924, in New York City, the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is held.In 1934, Bank robber Baby Face Nelson dies in a shoot-out with the FBI.In 1965 during the Vietnam War: The Pentagon tells U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson that if planned operations are to succeed, the number of American troops in Vietnam has to be increased from 120,000 to 400,000.On November 27, 2012 the final vote count for the legalization of Marijuana Washington Initiative 502?was approved; the measure passed with 55 percent of voters for and 45 percent against. Making it legal to carry small amounts of marijuana.MYTHTurtle Adoption DayPie in the Face DayPins and Needles DayBavarian Cream Pie DayMUSIC“Living In America” by James Brown on the album Rocky IV: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Released November 27, 1985.“Hot Rod Lincoln” album Lost in the Ozone Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen Released November 27, 1971Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin album released November 8, 1971 billboard debut November 27, 1971 peaked at number 2 for 4 weeks of 259 weeks in the billboardZODIACSAGITTARIUSNovember Birthstones Citrine and TopazNovember Flower: Chrysanthemum Monday November 30, 2015 Cyber MondayCyber Monday is a marketing invention that was first widely acknowledged in 2005 by online retailer . Seen as an online version of?Black Friday, Cyber Monday was created to allow customers to shop online from the comfort of their offices and homes. According to the National Retail Federation spending for online shopping in 2014 will exceed 102 billion in 2014, and 40 percent of all Christmas Shopping will be done online. Additionally, Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest travel weekends in the US when people travel around the country to be with their families. Such travel may mean that many consumers are surfing digital devices in transit, ordering online to ensure packages are received prior to the Christmas Holiday.Future dates of Cyber Monday Monday November 30, 2015 Cyber Monday Monday November 28, 2016 Cyber Monday Monday November 27, 2017 Cyber Monday Monday November 26, 2018 Cyber Monday Monday December 2, 2019 Cyber Monday Monday November 30, 2020 Cyber Monday DECEMBERMonday December 7, 2015 PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL DAY FLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic Observance under US Code, Title 36, section 129, observed each year on December 7, commemorating the anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Hawaii on December 7, 1941 Much of the United States Pacific Fleet was damaged or destroyed along with over 200 airplanes at wheeler and Hickam airfields. The human loss of life was equally staggering for the time; 2042 Americans were killed and over 1200 were wounded. For the Japanese pilots over 60 Japanese servicemen were killed, injured or captured. The Japanese Navy also lost five midget submarines and 29 aircraft. The next day on December 8, 1941, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared war on Japan. Below is the complete citation from the US Code.“Sec. 129. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day(a) Designation.--December 7 is National Pearl Harbor RemembranceDay.(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year aproclamation calling on--(1) the people of the United States to observe National PearlHarbor Remembrance Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities;and(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of theUnited States Government, and interested organizations, groups, andindividuals, to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff eachDecember 7 in honor of the individuals who died as a result of theirservice at Pearl Harbor.”The anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Hawaii on December 7, 1941. Future Dates for Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Monday December 7, 2015 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Wednesday December 7, 2016 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday December 7, 2017 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Friday December 7, 2018 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Saturday December 7, 2019 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Monday December 7, 2020 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Thursday December 17, 2015 WRIGHT BROTHERS DAY FLY THE FLAG! Today is a National Patriotic observance by Presidential Proclamation. Under Title 36, Section 143, WRIGHT BROTHERS DAY and Title 36 Section 134 PAN AMERICAN AVIATION DAY in honor of the day the Wright Brothers first took flight at Kitty Hawk North Carolina December 17, 1903.Below are the complete citations for each from the US Code.“Sec. 143. Wright Brothers Day(a) Designation.--December 17 is Wright Brothers Day.(b) Purpose.--Wright Brothers Day commemorates the first successfulflights in a heavier than air, mechanically propelled airplane, thatwere made by Orville and Wilbur Wright on December 17, 1903, near KittyHawk, North Carolina.(c) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year aproclamation inviting the people of the United States to observe WrightBrothers Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.”Sec. 134. Pan American Aviation DayThe President may issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating December 17 as Pan American Aviation Day; and(2) calling on all officials of the United States Government,the chief executive offices of the States, territories, andpossessions of the United States, and all citizens to participate inthe observance of Pan American Aviation Day to further, andstimulate interest in, aviation in the American countries as animportant stimulus to the further development of more rapidcommunications and a cultural development between the countries ofthe Western Hemisphere.” Honoring the Wright Brothers for the amazing 12 seconds of flight goes back to President Dwight Eisenhower, the first actual proclamation and addition to the United States Code, was delivered by a Joint Resolution Pub. L. 88-209, 77 Stat. 402 on December 17, 1963 and signed by President Lyndon Johnson. 77 Stat. 402. Wright Brothers National Memorial. Future Dates for Wright Brothers Day Thursday December 17, 2015 Wright Brothers Day and Pan American Aviation Day Saturday December 17, 2016 Wright Brothers Day and Pan American Aviation DaySunday December 17, 2017 Wright Brothers Day and Pan American Aviation DayMonday December 17, 2018 Wright Brothers Day and Pan American Aviation DayTuesday December 17, 2019 Wright Brothers Day and Pan American Aviation DayThursday December 17, 2020 Wright Brothers Day and Pan American Aviation DayThursday December 24, 2015 Christmas EveFor many Christians, it is a day to remember the events around the birth of Jesus. Many, especially Roman Catholics, attend a midnight mass. Traditionally, the midnight mass started at midnight, just as Christmas Eve ended and Christmas Day started. However, churches may hold this service late afternoon or evening. Protestant churches also hold services on Christmas Eve, sometimes candle-lit and solemn. A Christmas pageant has also become a popular tradition in schools and churches, wherein the Nativity is depicted of the holy family. Actors representing Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, and the three wise men, come to life in the stable where Jesus was born.Future Dates for Christmas Eve Thursday December 24, 2015 Christmas Eve Saturday December 24, 2016 Christmas Eve Sunday December 24, 2017 Christmas Eve Monday December 24, 2018 Christmas Eve Tuesday December 24, 2019 Christmas Eve Thursday December 24, 2020 Christmas Eve CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014)?Friday December 25, 2015 CHRISTMAS DAY FLY THE FLAG! A FEDERAL NATIONAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY by law under the ACT of 1870 and re-affirmed under Title 5 publication 6103 of the US Code, celebrated the 25th of December each year.In America, Christmas begins just after Labor Day and large boxes of Christmas ‘stuff’ from China begins arriving in the back of the Gardening department at your local Wal Mart or Target. Nobody, really pays attention ( the Halloween display is up in the main entrance) while the gardening department is reduced to a few hose connectors and a minor barb b cue cutlery section. While the menagerie of Christmas is built in towers of Christmas décor. America is steeped in Christmas Traditions: decorating a Christmas tree, singing Christmas Carols, gift giving, feasting, and spending time with family and friends are primary events on the eve and day of Christmas. In colder climates ice skating, sledding, and skiing are outdoor sports enjoyed by many Often, families choose to open a present, or all of their presents on Christmas Eve. Egg Nog or Milk and Cookies are left by the hearth for Santa to have a snack, and movies have become a staple for many in North America. Two classics films 'It's A Wonderful Life ' and 'A Christmas Story ' often run 24 hours a day on the 24th.'Twas the Night Before Christmas ' a poem originally entitled 'A Visit From St. Nicholas ' by biblical scholar Dr. Clement Clark Moore is also standard fair for children of all agesInteractive Santa experience, since 1955, N.O.R.A.D (North American Aerospace Defense Command) has tracked Santa Claus around the world. Perhaps you prefer turning into an animated dancing elf at Elf Yourself, an online application from Office Max launched in 2006. Just upload your own photos and become an elf for the day. At Office Max Elf Yourself.The more permanent meaning of ‘Christ Mass’ is ‘a special church service to celebrate the birth of Christ’. The Nativity; the three wise men delivering gifts to the ‘newborn King’ are retold and enshrined in the American psyche. These themes are important to the world’s Christian believers and demonstrate deep connections between the spiritual ‘good will’ of the larger holiday season beginning with Halloween and running through New Years. American Christmas traditions today can be traced to pre-Christian winter festivals.In ancient Rome, the mid-winter festival ‘Saturnalia’ observed between December 17 and the winter solstice was held wherein gifts of tiny figures were exchanged, a feast ensued, and slaves enjoyed the role reversal of dining with or being served by their masters. In Scandinavia and among pagan Germanic peoples, a late December celebration of the ‘Yule’ or ‘Yuletide’ was observed which included a hunt, a feast, and gifts of sacrifice to pagan deities. The winter solstice, which once fell on December 25 in the Roman calendar, played a larger role in the year end celebrations of feasting and being thankful for the harvest. Today the remnants of these influences are in the visual character of our modern Christmas decorations. These include the importance of candles and decorations made from evergreen bushes and a tree, symbols of light and everlasting life.Although, the record of the Christian bible does not reveal the precise date for the birth of Jesus, in 350 AD Pope Julius I declared December 25th the official date of the ‘Nativity or Christ Mass’. Prior to this declaration the ‘Epiphany’ (Easter) was the more dominant festival observed by the Christian faithful. Pope Julius is credited with defining the two events and the Christianization of previous pagan events. For centuries the observance was more subdued, throughout the reformation and until the 17th century the birth of Jesus was not seen as a date celebrated because partying and merry making was seen as unchristian. And, it was not until the 18th century that the modern celebrating of Christmas became more widely known. December 25 was declared a federal holiday in the United States in 1870. Since then Christmas Day has become a steadily increasing economic juggernaut of the United States and in many cases is the sole source of income for business dedicated to the holiday celebration.SALES DATABy the numbers the Christmas season is defined as the days between Thanksgiving and New Years, and is the most profitable time of year for most businesses in America. According to the National Retail Federation,. 140 million Americans will hit the streets for Black Friday Deals, and the average total spending for a family Christmas in 2014 will be $805.00; up from approximately $760.00 dollars in 2013. This is a notable 4 percent increase over the previous years where the average increase in holiday spending has been just 2.9 percent. All more reason for retailers to be excited by the season, and these numbers have continued to rise since 2009, when spending per family was just $680.00. Here is a breakdown of some other important shopping statistics:Total Holiday Spending for the Nation is expected to top 6.2 billion dollars.2014 expected increase in online sales will be 8-11 percent over 2013. In real numbers consumers will spend over 105 billion dollars online this year.Gift card sales continue to increase in popularity, 62 percent of shoppers surveyed said they would like to receive a gift card in lieu of something chosen for them. Total spending by consumers for 2014 will be up to 173.00 from 163.00 just last year and these increases have been consistently up for the past 8 years. CITATION Nat13 \y \l 1033 (National Retail Federation Organization)Additionally, according to the October shopper’s survey “Found consumers will spend an average of $459.87 on gifts for their family, up 6.5 percent from $432.00 last year, and $80.00 on gifts for friends, up from $75.00 last year. Those celebrating the holidays will also spend more on gifts for their co-workers ($26.23 vs. $24.52 in 2013), and others like their babysitter and even their pets ($30.43 vs. $26.65).” CITATION NRFKat14 \y \l 1033 (Kathy Grannis). What’s your plan, focus on gift cards? Get your sales prices in line with purchase totals by category? Maybe shoot for the big ticket items to close the gap on that total spending for family at $459? Regardless, of your game plan, know your customer, and know what they plan to spend this Christmas to close the doors on your competition.Future Dates for Christmas Day Friday December 25, 2015 Christmas Day Sunday December 25, 2016 Christmas Day Monday December 25, 2017 Christmas Day Tuesday December 25, 2018 Christmas Day Wednesday December 25, 2019 Christmas Day Friday December 25, 2020 Christmas Day CITATION Tho14 \l 1033 (Thorsen, 2014) 2016 AMERICAN BOOK OF DAZEOur events calendar is a guide to 'Holidays by Law' in America and when to fly the Flag! Legend: HOLIDAYS BY LAW ARE ALL CAPS, Real birthdays of celebrants are in plain text lower case, secular, cultural, or religious events are lower case plain text. Dates are subject to change in future editions.JANUARY Friday January 1, 2016 NEW YEARS DAY Wednesday January 13, 2016 STEPHEN FOSTER MEMORIAL DAY Friday January 15, 2016 Martin Luther King’s Real birth dateMonday January 18, 2016 MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. Day FEBRUARYMonday February 1, 2016 NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY Tuesday February 2, 2016 Groundhog Day Tuesday February 9, 2016 Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras Friday February 12, 2016 Abraham Lincoln's Real BirthdaySunday February 14, 2016 Saint Valentine's Day Monday February 15, 2016 GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY DAY Monday February 22, 2016 George Washington's real BirthdayMARCHThursday March 17, 2016 Saint Patrick's Day Sunday March 27, 2016 Easter SundayAPRILFriday April 1, 2016 April Fools' Day Wednesday April 13, 2016 THOMAS JEFFERSON'S BIRTHDAY Friday April 15, TAX Day USA Monday April 18, 2016 PATRIOTS DAY (Massachusetts and Maine)Friday April 22, 2016 Earth Day Friday April 29, 2016 Arbor Day MAYSunday May 1, 2016 LAW DAY/LOYALTY DAY Thursday May 5, 2016 Cinco De Mayo Thursday May 5, 2016 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Sunday May 8, 2016 MOTHERS DAY Sunday May 15, 2016 PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY and NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Friday May 20, 2016 NATIONAL DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION DAY Saturday May 21, 2016 ARMED FORCES DAY Sunday May 22, 2016 NATIONAL MARITIME DAY-SAFE BOATING WEEK Monday May 30, 2016 MEMORIAL DAY (Traditional and Observed)JUNETuesday June 14, 2016 FLAG DAY and NATIONAL FLAG WEEK Tuesday June 14-Monday July 4th, 2016 HONOR AMERICA DAYS Sunday June 19, 2016 FATHERS DAY JULYMonday July 4, 2016 INDEPENDENCE DAYSunday July 24, 2016 PARENTS DAYWednesday July 27, 2016 KOREAN WAR VETERANS ARMISTICE DAY AUGUSTFriday August 19, 2016 NATIONAL AVIATION DAY SEPTEMBERMonday September 5, 2016 LABOR DAY Sunday September 11, 2016 PATRIOT DAYSunday September 11, 2016 GRANDPARENTS DAY Friday September 16, 2016 POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAYSaturday September 17, 2016 CONSTITUTION DAY and CONSTITUTION WEEKOCTOBERMonday October 3, 2016 CHILD HEALTH DAYSunday October 9, 2016 LEIF ERIKSON DAY Monday October 10, 2016 COLUMBUS DAY Monday October 31, 2016 HalloweenNOVEMBERTuesday November 8, 2016 ELECTION DAY Friday November 11, 2016 VETERANS DAY Thursday November 24, 2016 THANKSGIVING DAY Friday November 25, 2016 Black Friday Monday November 28, 2016 Cyber Monday DECEMBERWednesday December 7, 2016 PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL DAY Saturday December 17, 2016 WRIGHT BROTHERS DAY AND PAN AMERICAN AVIATION DAYSaturday December 24, 2016 Christmas EveSunday December 25, 2016 CHRISTMAS DAY Saturday December 31, 2016 New Year's EveAppendix AAppendix A-1 The Declaration of Independence CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to affect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance.He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation:For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us:For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States:For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offencesFor abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies:For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments:For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever.He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us.He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands.He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions. In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people. Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our Brittish brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends. We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. There are 56 signatures on the Declaration of Independence click here to Read More About the fates of the men who pledged their lives and property to be FREE of the tyranny of England.Source National Archives of the United States of America Appendix A-2 The United States Constitution the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.Article. I.Section 1.All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.Section. 2.Clause 1: The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature.Clause 2: No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen.Clause 3: Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Persons, including those bound to Service for a Term of Years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other Persons.?(See Note 2)?The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct. The Number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty Thousand, but each State shall have at Least one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of New Hampshire shall be entitled to chuse three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations one, Connecticut five, New-York six, New Jersey four, Pennsylvania eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five, South Carolina five, and Georgia three.Clause 4: When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies.Clause 5: The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.Section. 3.Clause 1: The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, chosen by the Legislature thereof,?(See Note 3)?for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Vote.Clause 2: Immediately after they shall be assembled in Consequence of the first Election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three Classes. The Seats of the Senators of the first Class shall be vacated at the Expiration of the second Year, of the second Class at the Expiration of the fourth Year, and of the third Class at the Expiration of the sixth Year, so that one third may be chosen every second Year; and if Vacancies happen by Resignation, or otherwise, during the Recess of the Legislature of any State, the Executive thereof may make temporary Appointments until the next Meeting of the Legislature, which shall then fill such Vacancies.?(See Note 4)Clause 3: No Person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty Years, and been nine Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen.Clause 4: The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided.Clause 5: The Senate shall chuse their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore, in the Absence of the Vice President, or when he shall exercise the Office of President of the United States.Clause 6: The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present.Clause 7: Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law.Section. 4.Clause 1: The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators.Clause 2: The Congress shall assemble at least once in every Year, and such Meeting shall be on the first Monday in December,?(See Note 5)?unless they shall by Law appoint a different Day.Section. 5.Clause 1: Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide.Clause 2: Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings, punish its Members for disorderly Behaviour, and, with the Concurrence of two thirds, expel a Member.Clause 3: Each House shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal.Clause 4: Neither House, during the Session of Congress, shall, without the Consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other Place than that in which the two Houses shall be sitting.Section. 6.Clause 1: The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States.?(See Note 6)?They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place.Clause 2: No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been encreased during such time; and no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a Member of either House during his Continuance in Office.Section. 7.Clause 1: All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.Clause 2: Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the Objections at large on their Journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If after such Reconsideration two thirds of that House shall agree to pass the Bill, it shall be sent, together with the Objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two thirds of that House, it shall become a Law. But in all such Cases the Votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and Nays, and the Names of the Persons voting for and against the Bill shall be entered on the Journal of each House respectively. If any Bill shall not be returned by the President within ten Days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the Same shall be a Law, in like Manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress by their Adjournment prevent its Return, in which Case it shall not be a Law.Clause 3: Every Order, Resolution, or Vote to which the Concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a question of Adjournment) shall be presented to the President of the United States; and before the Same shall take Effect, shall be approved by him, or being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by two thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the Rules and Limitations prescribed in the Case of a Bill.Section. 8.Clause 1: The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;Clause 2: To borrow Money on the credit of the United States;Clause 3: To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;Clause 4: To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States;Clause 5: To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures;Clause 6: To provide for the Punishment of counterfeiting the Securities and current Coin of the United States;Clause 7: To establish Post Offices and post Roads;Clause 8: To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries;Clause 9: To constitute Tribunals inferior to the supreme Court;Clause 10: To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations;Clause 11: To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;Clause 12: To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years;Clause 13: To provide and maintain a Navy;Clause 14: To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces;Clause 15: To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;Clause 16: To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress;Clause 17: To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings;--AndClause 18: To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.Section. 9.Clause 1: The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a Tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each Person.Clause 2: The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.Clause 3: No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed.Clause 4: No Capitation, or other direct, Tax shall be laid, unless in Proportion to the Census or Enumeration herein before directed to be taken.?(See Note 7)Clause 5: No Tax or Duty shall be laid on Articles exported from any State.Clause 6: No Preference shall be given by any Regulation of Commerce or Revenue to the Ports of one State over those of another: nor shall Vessels bound to, or from, one State, be obliged to enter, clear, or pay Duties in another.Clause 7: No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; and a regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time.Clause 8: No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.Section. 10.Clause 1: No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal; coin Money; emit Bills of Credit; make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts; pass any Bill of Attainder, ex post facto Law, or Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts, or grant any Title of Nobility.Clause 2: No State shall, without the Consent of the Congress, lay any Imposts or Duties on Imports or Exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing it's inspection Laws: and the net Produce of all Duties and Imposts, laid by any State on Imports or Exports, shall be for the Use of the Treasury of the United States; and all such Laws shall be subject to the Revision and Controul of the Congress.Clause 3: No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.Article. II.Section. 1.Clause 1: The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term, be elected, as followsClause 2: Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress: but no Senator or Representative, or Person holding an Office of Trust or Profit under the United States, shall be appointed an Elector.Clause 3: The Electors shall meet in their respective States, and vote by Ballot for two Persons, of whom one at least shall not be an Inhabitant of the same State with themselves. And they shall make a List of all the Persons voted for, and of the Number of Votes for each; which List they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the Seat of the Government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate. The President of the Senate shall, in the Presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the Certificates, and the Votes shall then be counted. The Person having the greatest Number of Votes shall be the President, if such Number be a Majority of the whole Number of Electors appointed; and if there be more than one who have such Majority, and have an equal Number of Votes, then the House of Representatives shall immediately chuse by Ballot one of them for President; and if no Person have a Majority, then from the five highest on the List the said House shall in like Manner chuse the President. But in chusing the President, the Votes shall be taken by States, the Representation from each State having one Vote; A quorum for this Purpose shall consist of a Member or Members from two thirds of the States, and a Majority of all the States shall be necessary to a Choice. In every Case, after the Choice of the President, the Person having the greatest Number of Votes of the Electors shall be the Vice President. But if there should remain two or more who have equal Votes, the Senate shall chuse from them by Ballot the Vice President.?(See Note 8)Clause 4: The Congress may determine the Time of chusing the Electors, and the Day on which they shall give their Votes; which Day shall be the same throughout the United States.Clause 5: No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.Clause 6: In Case of the Removal of the President from Office, or of his Death, Resignation, or Inability to discharge the Powers and Duties of the said Office,?(See Note 9)?the Same shall devolve on the Vice-president, and the Congress may by Law provide for the Case of Removal, Death, Resignation or Inability, both of the President and Vice President, declaring what Officer shall then act as President, and such Officer shall act accordingly, until the Disability be removed, or a President shall be elected.Clause 7: The President shall, at stated Times, receive for his Services, a Compensation, which shall neither be encreased nor diminished during the Period for which he shall have been elected, and he shall not receive within that Period any other Emolument from the United States, or any of them.Clause 8: Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:--"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."Section. 2.Clause 1: The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.Clause 2: He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law: but the Congress may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the Courts of Law, or in the Heads of Departments.Clause 3: The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session.Section. 3.He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient; he may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in Case of Disagreement between them, with Respect to the Time of Adjournment, he may adjourn them to such Time as he shall think proper; he shall receive Ambassadors and other public Ministers; he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed, and shall Commission all the Officers of the United States.Section. 4.The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.Article. III.Section. 1.The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.Section. 2.Clause 1: The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of the United States, and Treaties made, or which shall be made, under their Authority;--to all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls;--to all Cases of admiralty and maritime Jurisdiction;--to Controversies to which the United States shall be a Party;--to Controversies between two or more States;--between a State and Citizens of another State;?(See Note 10)--between Citizens of different States, --between Citizens of the same State claiming Lands under Grants of different States, and between a State, or the Citizens thereof, and foreign States, Citizens or Subjects.Clause 2: In all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, and those in which a State shall be Party, the supreme Court shall have original Jurisdiction. In all the other Cases before mentioned, the supreme Court shall have appellate Jurisdiction, both as to Law and Fact, with such Exceptions, and under such Regulations as the Congress shall make.Clause 3: The Trial of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeachment, shall be by Jury; and such Trial shall be held in the State where the said Crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any State, the Trial shall be at such Place or Places as the Congress may by Law have directed.Section. 3.Clause 1: Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.Clause 2: The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.Article. IV.Section. 1.Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in which such Acts, Records and Proceedings shall be proved, and the Effect thereof.Section. 2.Clause 1: The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.Clause 2: A Person charged in any State with Treason, Felony, or other Crime, who shall flee from Justice, and be found in another State, shall on Demand of the executive Authority of the State from which he fled, be delivered up, to be removed to the State having Jurisdiction of the Crime.Clause 3: No Person held to Service or Labour in one State, under the Laws thereof, escaping into another, shall, in Consequence of any Law or Regulation therein, be discharged from such Service or Labour, but shall be delivered up on Claim of the Party to whom such Service or Labour may be due.?(See Note 11)Section. 3.Clause 1: New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union; but no new State shall be formed or erected within the Jurisdiction of any other State; nor any State be formed by the Junction of two or more States, or Parts of States, without the Consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress.Clause 2: The Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States; and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed as to Prejudice any Claims of the United States, or of any particular State.Section. 4.The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence.Article. V.The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress; Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior to the Year One thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article; and that no State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate.Article. VI.Clause 1: All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.Clause 2: This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.Clause 3: The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.Article. VII.The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.done in Convention by the Unanimous Consent of the States present the Seventeenth Day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the Twelfth In witness whereof We have hereunto subscribed our Names,GO WASHINGTON--Presidt. and deputy from Virginia[Signed also by the deputies of twelve States.]DelawareGeo: ReadGunning Bedford junJohn Dickinson?Richard Bassett?Jaco: BroomMarylandJames MCHenryDan of ST ThoS. Jenifer?DanL Carroll.VirginiaJohn Blair--James Madison Jr.North CarolinaWM BlountRichD. Dobbs Spaight.Hu WilliamsonSouth CarolinaJ. RutledgeCharles 1ACotesworth PinckneyCharles PinckneyPierce Butler.GeorgiaWilliam FewAbr BaldwinNew HampshireJohn LangdonNicholas GilmanMassachusettsNathaniel GorhamRufus KingConnecticutWM. SamL. JohnsonRoger ShermanNew YorkAlexander HamiltonNew JerseyWil: LivingstonDavid Brearley.WM. Paterson.?Jona: DaytonPennsylvaniaB FranklinThomas MifflinRobT MorrisGeo. ClymerThoS. FitzSimons?Jared Ingersoll?James Wilson.?Gouv MorrisAttest William Jackson SecretaryNOTESNote 1: This text of the Constitution follows the engrossed copy signed by Gen. Washington and the deputies from 12 States. The small superior figures preceding the paragraphs designate Clauses, and were not in the original and have no reference to footnotes.The Constitution was adopted by a convention of the States on September 17, 1787, and was subsequently ratified by the several States, on the following dates: Delaware, December 7, 1787; Pennsylvania, December 12, 1787; New Jersey, December 18, 1787; Georgia, January 2, 1788; Connecticut, January 9, 1788; Massachusetts, February 6, 1788; Maryland, April 28, 1788; South Carolina, May 23, 1788; New Hampshire, June 21, 1788.Ratification was completed on June 21, 1788.The Constitution was subsequently ratified by Virginia, June 25, 1788; New York, July 26, 1788; North Carolina, November 21, 1789; Rhode Island, May 29, 1790; and Vermont, January 10, 1791.In May 1785, a committee of Congress made a report recommending an alteration in the Articles of Confederation, but no action was taken on it, and it was left to the State Legislatures to proceed in the matter. In January 1786, the Legislature of Virginia passed a resolution providing for the appointment of five commissioners, who, or any three of them, should meet such commissioners as might be appointed in the other States of the Union, at a time and place to be agreed upon, to take into consideration the trade of the United States; to consider how far a uniform system in their commercial regulations may be necessary to their common interest and their permanent harmony; and to report to the several States such an act, relative to this great object, as, when ratified by them, will enable the United States in Congress effectually to provide for the same. The Virginia commissioners, after some correspondence, fixed the first Monday in September as the time, and the city of Annapolis as the place for the meeting, but only four other States were represented, viz: Delaware, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania; the commissioners appointed by Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Rhode Island failed to attend. Under the circumstances of so partial a representation, the commissioners present agreed upon a report, (drawn by Mr. Hamilton, of New York,) expressing their unanimous conviction that it might essentially tend to advance the interests of the Union if the States by which they were respectively delegated would concur, and use their endeavors to procure the concurrence of the other States, in the appointment of commissioners to meet at Philadelphia on the Second Monday of May following, to take into consideration the situation of the United States; to devise such further provisions as should appear to them necessary to render the Constitution of the Federal Government adequate to the exigencies of the Union; and to report such an act for that purpose to the United States in Congress assembled as, when agreed to by them and afterwards confirmed by the Legislatures of every State, would effectually provide for the same.Congress, on the 21st of February, 1787, adopted a resolution in favor of a convention, and the Legislatures of those States which had not already done so (with the exception of Rhode Island) promptly appointed delegates. On the 25th of May, seven States having convened, George Washington, of Virginia, was unanimously elected President, and the consideration of the proposed constitution was commenced. On the 17th of September, 1787, the Constitution as engrossed and agreed upon was signed by all the members present, except Mr. Gerry of Massachusetts, and Messrs. Mason and Randolph, of Virginia. The president of the convention transmitted it to Congress, with a resolution stating how the proposed Federal Government should be put in operation, and an explanatory letter. Congress, on the 28th of September, 1787, directed the Constitution so framed, with the resolutions and letter concerning the same, to "be transmitted to the several Legislatures in order to be submitted to a convention of delegates chosen in each State by the people thereof, in conformity to the resolves of the convention."On the 4th of March, 1789, the day which had been fixed for commencing the operations of Government under the new Constitution, it had been ratified by the conventions chosen in each State to consider it, as follows: Delaware, December 7, 1787; Pennsylvania, December 12, 1787; New Jersey, December 18, 1787; Georgia, January 2, 1788; Connecticut, January 9, 1788; Massachusetts, February 6, 1788; Maryland, April 28, 1788; South Carolina, May 23, 1788; New Hampshire, June 21, 1788; Virginia, June 25, 1788; and New York, July 26, 1788.The President informed Congress, on the 28th of January, 1790, that North Carolina had ratified the Constitution November 21, 1789; and he informed Congress on the 1st of June, 1790, that Rhode Island had ratified the Constitution May 29, 1790. Vermont, in convention, ratified the Constitution January 10, 1791, and was, by an act of Congress approved February 18, 1791, "received and admitted into this Union as a new and entire member of the United States."Note 2: The part of this Clause relating to the mode of apportionment of representatives among the several States has been affected by Section 2 of amendment XIV, and as to taxes on incomes without apportionment by amendment XVI.Note 3: This Clause has been affected by Clause 1 of amendment XVII.Note 4: This Clause has been affected by Clause 2 of amendment XVIII.Note 5: This Clause has been affected by amendment XX.Note 6: This Clause has been affected by amendment XXVII.Note 7: This Clause has been affected by amendment XVI.Note 8: This Clause has been superseded by amendment XII.Note 9: This Clause has been affected by amendment XXV.Note 10: This Clause has been affected by amendment XI.Note 11: This Clause has been affected by amendment XIIIThis information has been compiled from the?U.S. Code. The U.S. Code is published by the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives.Updated September 20, 2004Appendix A-3 First Thanksgiving Proclamation Thanksgiving Proclaimed by George Washington form the Library of Congress Archives[New York, 3 October 1789]By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation.Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor-- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be-- That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks--for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation--for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war--for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed--for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted--for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.and also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions-- to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually--to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed--to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord--To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the encrease of science among them and us--and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.Go: WashDone at the city of Washington, this third day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousandeight hundred and sixty-three, and of the Independence of the United States the eighty-eighth.Appendix A-4 The Act of 1870 June 28, 1870 An Act making the first Day of January, the twenty-fifth Day of December, the fourth Day of July, and Thanksgiving Day, Holidays, within the District of Columbia.Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following days, to wit: The first day of January, commonly called New Year's day, the fourth day of July, the twenty-fifth day of December, commonly called Christmas day, and any day appointed or recommended by the President of the United States as a day of public fast or thanksgiving, shall be holidays within the District of Columbia, and shall, for all purposes of presenting for payment or acceptance of the maturity and protest, and giving notice of the dishonor of bills of exchange, bank checks and promissory notes or other negotiable or commercial paper, be treated and considered as is the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday, and all notes, drafts, checks, or other commercial or negotiable paper falling due or maturing on either of said holidays shall be deemed as having matured on the day previous. APPROVED, June 28, 1870Appendix A-5 Uniform Monday Holidays ACT H.R. 15951 is Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)THE BILL that we sign today will help Americans to enjoy more fully the country that is their magnificent heritage. It will also aid the work of Government and bring new efficiency to our economy.This bill provides that three of our national holidays will be celebrated on Monday:--Washington's Birthday on the third Monday in February,--Memorial Day on the last Monday in May,--Veterans Day on the fourth Monday in October. The bill will take effect on January 1, 1971. State legislatures will thus have time to act for observances in local government offices and in private employment.This will mean a great deal to our families and our children. It will enable families who live some distance apart to spend more time together. Americans will be able to travel farther and see more of this beautiful land of ours. They will be able to participate in a wider range of recreational and cultural activities.The bill also establishes Columbus Day as a Federal holiday--to be celebrated on the second Monday in October. Thirty-four of our States have already established a day honoring Christopher Columbus. It is fitting now that we give national expression to our faith in the spirit of discovery embodied by this great adventurer. This new holiday will henceforth honor one of our finest and most cherished national characteristics--our ability to live and work together, men and women of all national origins, as one united and progressive nation.The provisions of this bill insure a minimum of five regularly recurring 3-day weekends each year for Federal employees. The costs will be offset to an important degree by avoiding disruptions of Government business through Monday observance of holidays.The private employer will enjoy similar gains in efficiency. The Monday holiday will stimulate greater industrial and commercial production, sparing business and labor the penalty of midweek shutdowns.As enacted, the bill (H.R. 15951) is Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250).Appendix A-6 US Code Title 5 Section 6103 5--GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES PART III--EMPLOYEESSubpart E--Attendance and LeaveCHAPTER 61--HOURS OF WORKSUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL PROVISIONSSec. 6103. Holidays(a) The following are legal public holidays:New Year's Day, January 1.Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the third Monday inJanuary.Washington's Birthday, the third Monday in February.Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.Independence Day, July 4.Labor Day, the first Monday in September.Columbus Day, the second Monday in October.Veterans Day, November 11.Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November.Christmas Day, December 25. This subsection, except subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), does notapply to an employee whose basic workweek is Monday through Saturday.(c) January 20 of each fourth year after 1965, Inauguration Day, isa legal public holiday for the purpose of statutes relating to pay andleave of employees as defined by section 2105 of this title andindividuals employed by the government of the District of Columbiaemployed in the District of Columbia, Montgomery and Prince GeorgesCounties in Maryland, Arlington and Fairfax Counties in Virginia, andthe cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia. When January 20of any fourth year after 1965 falls on Sunday, the next succeeding dayselected for the public observance of the inauguration of the Presidentis a legal public holiday for the purpose of this subsection.Specific Amendments to Title 5 1983--Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98-144 inserted item relating to birthdayof Martin Luther King, Jr.1975--Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94-97 changed Veterans Day from fourthMonday in October to November 11.1968--Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 90-363 added Columbus Day, the secondMonday in October, to the enumerated legal public holidays, andsubstituted provisions that Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, andVeterans Day are to be celebrated on the third Monday in February, thelast Monday in May, and the fourth Monday in October, respectively, forprovisions that the above mentioned public holidays are to be celebratedon February 22, May 30, and November 11, respectively.Effective Date of 1983 AmendmentSection 2 of Pub. L. 98-144 provided that: ``The amendment made bythe first section of this Act [amending this section] shall take effecton the first January 1 that occurs after the two-year period followingthe date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 2, 1983].''Appendix A-7 US Code Title 36 Patriotic and National Observances 1--PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES36 U.S.C. § 101 American Heart MonthThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating February as American Heart Month;(2) inviting the chief executive officers of the States,territories, and possessions of the United States to issueproclamations designating February as American Heart Month; and(3) urging the people of the United States to recognize thenationwide problem of heart and blood vessel diseases and to supportall essential programs required to solve the problem.36 U.S.C. § 102 Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month(a) Designation.--May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.(b) Proclamations.--The President is requested to issue each year aproclamation calling on the people of the United States, and the chiefexecutive officers of each State of the United States, the District ofColumbia, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, theNorthern Mariana Islands, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palauare requested to issue each year proclamations calling on the people oftheir respective jurisdictions, to observe Asian/Pacific AmericanHeritage Month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.36 U.S.C. § 103 Cancer Control Month(a) General.--The President is requested--(1) to issue each year a proclamation designating April asCancer Control Month; and(2) to invite each year the chief executive officers of theStates, territories, and possessions of the United States to issueproclamations designating April as Cancer Control Month. (b) Contents of Proclamations.--As part of those proclamations, thechief executive officers and President are requested to invite themedical profession, the press, and all agencies and individualsinterested in a national program for the control of cancer by educationand other cooperative means to unite during Cancer Control Month in apublic dedication to the program and in a concerted effort to make thepeople of the United States aware of the need for the program.36 U.S.C. § 104 Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day(a) Designation.--The first Saturday after Labor Day is Carl GarnerFederal Lands Cleanup Day.(b) Proclamation.--The President shall issue a proclamation callingon the people of the United States to observe Carl Garner Federal LandsCleanup Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.However, activities may be undertaken in individual States on a dayother than the first Saturday after Labor Day if a manager of Federalland decides that an alternative date is more appropriate because ofclimatological or other factors.36 U.S.C. § 105 Child Health DayThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating the first Monday in October as Child Health Day;and(2) inviting all agencies and organizations interested in childwelfare to unite on Child Health Day in observing exercises thatwill make the people of the United States aware of the fundamentalnecessity of a year-round program to protect and develop the healthof the children of the United States.Title 36 U.S.C. § 106 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day(a) Designation.--September 17 is designated as Constitution Day andCitizenship Day.(b) Purpose.--Constitution Day and Citizenship Day commemorate theformation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution andrecognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have becomecitizens.(c) Proclamation.--The President may issue each year a proclamationcalling on United States Government officials to display the flag of theUnited States on all Government buildings on Constitution Day andCitizenship Day and inviting the people of the United States to observeConstitution Day and Citizenship Day, in schools and churches, or othersuitable places, with appropriate ceremonies.(d) State and Local Observances.--The civil and educationalauthorities of States, counties, cities, and towns are urged to makeplans for the proper observance of Constitution Day and Citizenship Dayand for the complete instruction of citizens in their responsibilitiesand opportunities as citizens of the United States and of the State andlocality in which they reside.36 U.S.C. § 107 Columbus DayThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating the second Monday in October as Columbus Day;(2) calling on United States Government officials to display theflag of the United States on all Government buildings on ColumbusDay; and(3) inviting the people of the United States to observe ColumbusDay, in schools and churches, or other suitable places, withappropriate ceremonies that express the public sentiment befittingthe anniversary of the discovery of America.36 U.S.C. § 108 Constitution WeekThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating September 17 through September 23 asConstitution Week; and(2) inviting the people of the United States to observeConstitution Week, in schools, churches, and other suitable places,with appropriate ceremonies and activities.36 U.S.C. § 109 Father's Day(a) Designation.--The third Sunday in June is Father's Day.(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue aproclamation--(1) calling on United States Government officials to display theflag of the United States on all Government buildings on Father'sDay;(2) inviting State and local governments and the people of theUnited States to observe Father's Day with appropriate ceremonies;and(3) urging the people of the United States to offer public andprivate expressions of Father's Day to the abiding love andgratitude they have for their fathers.36 U.S.C. § 110 Flag Day(a) Designation.--June 14 is Flag Day.(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year aproclamation--(1) calling on United States Government officials to display theflag of the United States on all Government buildings on Flag Day;and(2) urging the people of the United States to observe Flag Dayas the anniversary of the adoption on June 14, 1777, by theContinental Congress of the Stars and Stripes as the official flagof the United States.36 U.S.C. § 111 Gold Star Mother's Day(a) Designation.--The last Sunday in September is Gold Star Mother'sDay.(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue aproclamation calling on United States Government officials to displaythe flag of the United States on all Government buildings, and thepeople of the United States to display the flag and hold appropriatemeetings at homes, churches, or other suitable places, on Gold StarMother's Day as a public expression of the love, sorrow, and reverenceof the people for Gold Star Mothers.36 U.S.C. § 112 Honor America Days(a) Designation.--The 21 days from Flag Day through Independence Dayis a period to honor America.(b) Congressional Declaration.--Congress declares that there bepublic gatherings and activities during that period at which the peopleof the United States can celebrate and honor their country in anappropriate way.36 U.S.C. § 113 Law Day(a) Designation.--May 1 is Law Day, U.S.A.(b) Purpose.--Law Day, U.S.A., is a special day of celebration bythe people of the United States--(1) in appreciation of their liberties and the reaffirmation oftheir loyalty to the United States and of their rededication to theideals of equality and justice under law in their relations witheach other and with other countries; and(2) for the cultivation of the respect for law that is so vitalto the democratic way of life.(c) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue aproclamation--(1) calling on all public officials to display the flag of theUnited States on all Government buildings on Law Day, U.S.A.; and(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Law Day,U.S.A., with appropriate ceremonies and in other appropriate ways,through public entities and private organizations and in schools andother suitable places.36 U.S.C. § 115 Loyalty Day(a) Designation.--May 1 is Loyalty Day.(b) Purpose.--Loyalty Day is a special day for the reaffirmation ofloyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage ofAmerican freedom.(c) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue aproclamation--(1) calling on United States Government officials to display theflag of the United States on all Government buildings on LoyaltyDay; and(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe LoyaltyDay with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other suitableplaces.36 U.S.C. § 114 Leif Erikson DayThe President may issue each year a proclamation designating October9 as Leif Erikson Day. 36 U.S.C. § 116 Memorial Day(a) Designation.--The last Monday in May is Memorial Day.(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year aproclamation--(1) calling on the people of the United States to observeMemorial Day by praying, according to their individual religiousfaith, for permanent peace;(2) designating a period of time on Memorial Day during whichthe people may unite in prayer for a permanent peace;(3) calling on the people of the United States to unite inprayer at that time; and(4) calling on the media to join in observing Memorial Day andthe period of 36 U.S.C. § 117 Mother's Day(a) Designation.--The second Sunday in May is Mother's Day.(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue aproclamation calling on United States Government officials to displaythe flag of the United States on all Government buildings, and on thepeople of the United States to display the flag at their homes or othersuitable places, on Mother's Day as a public expression of love andreverence for the mothers of the United States.36 U.S.C. § 118 National Aviation DayThe President may issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating August 19 as National Aviation Day;(2) calling on United States Government officials to display theflag of the United States on all Government buildings on NationalAviation Day; and(3) inviting the people of the United States to observe NationalAviation Day with appropriate exercises to further stimulateinterest in aviation in the United States.36 U.S.C. § 119 National Day of PrayerThe President shall issue each year a proclamation designating thefirst Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer on which the people ofthe United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches,in groups, and as individuals.36 U.S.C. § 120 National Defense Transportation DayThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating the third Friday in May as National DefenseTransportation Day; and(2) urging the people of the United States, including labor,management, users, and investors, in all communities served by thevarious forms of transportation to observe National DefenseTransportation Day by appropriate ceremonies that will give completerecognition to the importance to each community and its people ofthe transportation system of the United States and the maintenanceof the facilities of the system in the most modern state of adequacyto serve the needs of the United States in times of peace and innational defense.36 U.S.C. § 121 National Disability Employment Awareness Month(a) Designation.--October is National Disability EmploymentAwareness Month.(b) Ceremonies.--Appropriate ceremonies shall be held throughout theUnited States during National Disability Employment Awareness Month toenlist public support for, and interest in, the employment of workerswith disabilities who are otherwise qualified. Governors, mayors, headsof other governmental entities, and interested organizations andindividuals are invited to participate in the ceremonies.(c) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year asuitable proclamation.36 U.S.C. § 122 National Flag WeekThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating the week in which June 14 falls as National FlagWeek; and(2) calling on citizens to display the flag of the United Statesduring National Flag Week.36 U.S.C. § 123 National Forest Products Week(a) Designation.--The week beginning on the third Sunday in Octoberis National Forest Products Week.(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year aproclamation calling on the people of the United States to observeNational Forest Products Week with appropriate ceremonies andactivities.36 U.S.C. § 124 National Freedom DayThe President may issue each year a proclamation designatingFebruary 1 as National Freedom Day to commemorate the signing by AbrahamLincoln on February 1, 1865, of the joint resolution adopted by theSenate and the House of Representatives that proposed the 13th amendmentto the Constitution.36 U.S.C. § 125 National Grandparents DayThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating the first Sunday in September after Labor Day asNational Grandparents Day; and(2) calling on the people of the United States and interestedgroups and organizations to observe National Grandparents Day withappropriate ceremonies and activities.36 U.S.C. § 126 National Hispanic Heritage MonthThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating September 15 through October 15 as NationalHispanic Heritage Month; and(2) calling on the people of the United States, especially theeducational community, to observe National Hispanic Heritage Monthwith appropriate ceremonies and activities.36 U.S.C. § 127 National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day(a) Designation.--July 27 of each year until 2003 is National KoreanWar Veterans Armistice Day.(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year aproclamation calling on--(1) the people of the United States to observe National KoreanWar Veterans Armistice Day with appropriate ceremonies andactivities; and(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of theUnited States Government, and interested organizations, groups, andindividuals, to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff onJuly 27 of each year until 2003 in honor of the individuals who diedas a result of their service in Korea.36 U.S.C. § 128 National Maritime Day(a) Designation.--May 22 is National Maritime Day.(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year aproclamation calling on--(1) the people of the United States to observe National MaritimeDay by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes orother suitable places; and(2) United States Government officials to display the flag onall Government buildings on National Maritime Day. 36 U.S.C. § 129 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day(a) Designation.--December 7 is National Pearl Harbor RemembranceDay.(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year aproclamation calling on--(1) the people of the United States to observe National PearlHarbor Remembrance Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities;and(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of theUnited States Government, and interested organizations, groups, andindividuals, to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff eachDecember 7 in honor of the individuals who died as a result of theirservice at Pearl Harbor.36 U.S.C. § 130 National Poison Prevention WeekThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamationdesignating the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Weekto aid in encouraging the people of the United States to learn of thedangers of accidental poisoning and to take preventive measures that arewarranted by the seriousness of the danger.36 U.S.C. § 131 National Safe Boating WeekThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamationdesignating the 7-day period ending on the last Friday before MemorialDay as National Safe Boating Week.36 U.S.C. § 132 National School Lunch Week(a) Designation.--The week beginning on the second Sunday in Octoberis National School Lunch Week.(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year aproclamation calling on the people of the United States to observeNational School Lunch Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.36 U.S.C. § 133 National Transportation WeekThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating the week that includes the third Friday of Mayas National Transportation Week; and(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe NationalTransportation Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities as atribute to the men and women who, night and day, move goods andindividuals throughout the United States.36 U.S.C. § 134 Pan American Aviation DayThe President may issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating December 17 as Pan American Aviation Day; and(2) calling on all officials of the United States Government,the chief executive offices of the States, territories, andpossessions of the United States, and all citizens to participate inthe observance of Pan American Aviation Day to further, andstimulate interest in, aviation in the American countries as animportant stimulus to the further development of more rapidcommunications and a cultural development between the countries ofthe Western Hemisphere.36 U.S.C. § 135 Parents' Day(a) Designation.--The fourth Sunday in July is Parents' Day.(b) Recognition.--All private citizens, organizations, and Federal,State, and local governmental and legislative entities are encouraged torecognize Parents' Day through proclamations, activities, andeducational efforts in furtherance of recognizing, uplifting, andsupporting the role of parents in bringing up their children.36 U.S.C. § 136 Peace Officers Memorial DayThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honorof Federal, State, and local officers killed or disabled in the lineof duty;(2) directing United States Government officials to display theflag of the United States at half-staff on all Government buildingson Peace Officers Memorial Day, as provided by section 7(m) of title4, United States Code; and(3) inviting State and local governments and the people of theUnited States to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day withappropriate ceremonies and activities, including the display of theflag at half-staff.36 U.S.C. § 137 Police WeekThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating the week in which May 15 occurs as Police Weekin recognition of the service given by men and women who stand guardto protect the people of the United States through law enforcement;and(2) inviting State and local governments and the people of theUnited States to observe Police Week with appropriate ceremonies andactivities, including the display of the flag at half-staff.36 U.S.C. § 138 Save Your Vision WeekThe President is requested to issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating the first week in March as Save Your VisionWeek;(2) inviting the governors and mayors of State and localgovernments to issue proclamations designating the first week inMarch as Save Your Vision Week;(3) inviting the communications media, health care professions,and other agencies and individuals concerned with programs for theimprovement of vision to unite during Save Your Vision Week inpublic activities to convince the people of the United States of theimportance of vision to their welfare and the welfare of the UnitedStates; and(4) urging the media, health care professions, and otheragencies and individuals to support programs to improve and protectthe vision of the people of the United States.36 U.S.C. § 139 Steel mark Month(a) Designation.--May is Steel mark Month.(b) Purpose.--Steel mark Month recognizes the tremendous contributionmade by the steel industry in the United States to national security anddefense.(c) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue aproclamation calling on the people of the United States to observeSteel mark Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.36 U.S.C. § 140 Stephen Foster Memorial DayThe President may issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating January 13 as Stephen Foster Memorial Day; and(2) calling on the people of the United States to observeStephen Foster Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies, pilgrimagesto his shrines, and musical programs featuring his compositions.36 U.S.C. § 141 Thomas Jefferson's birthdayThe President shall issue each year a proclamation--(1) calling on officials of the United States Government todisplay the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on April 13; and(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe April 13in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriateceremonies in commemoration of Thomas Jefferson's birthday.36 U.S.C. § 142 White Cane Safety DayThe President may issue each year a proclamation--(1) designating October 15 as White Cane Safety Day; and(2) calling on the people of the United States to observe WhiteCane Safety Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.36 U.S.C. § 143 Wright Brothers Day(a) Designation.--December 17 is Wright Brothers Day.(b) Purpose.--Wright Brothers Day commemorates the first successfulflights in a heavier than air, mechanically propelled airplane, thatwere made by Orville and Wilbur Wright on December 17, 1903, near KittyHawk, North Carolina.(c) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year aproclamation inviting the people of the United States to observe WrightBrothers Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.Appendix BAppendix B-1 AFI Top 100 Movies of All Time Top 100 Films of All Time Revised 2007 Editors Disclaimer Note: These are the original note text write-ups for the top 100 films, The summaries are paraphrased from summary readings on IMDB, The Internet Movie Database and the AFI website. I confess I have seen all but 4 or 5 (on my bucket list). Data treated with: who, what, where, when, and why format.. 1.?Citizen Kane Directed by and Starring Orson Welles?premiered in New York City?May 01, 1941 by Warner Brothers.?A Young boy is given an inheritance but at the end of his life all he wants is his 'Rosebud'. Loosely based on the life of William Randolph Hearst; a newspaper magnate of the early twentieth century and includes one of the longest introductory pan film shots in ever put to filmFilm quote: " I always gagged on the silver spoon." Charles Foster Kane (Welles)2.?Casablanca Directed by Michael Curtiz premiered New York City November 26, 1942 starring Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart on Warner?Brothers. Released one year after the start of World War II, Casablanca is considered a cinematic masterpiece, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Film Quote: "Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in the entire world, she walks into mine." Rick (Bogart)3.?The GodfatherDirected by Francis Ford Coppola premiered New York City?March 15,?1972. Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and James Caan based on the book "The Godfather" by Mario Story of an American-Italian immigrant who becomes the 'Godfather' of a large extended mob family, and their rise to power of the underworld of New York City. THE GREATEST GANGSTER FILM EVER! (*number 1 IMDB ranking)Famous Film quote: "I'm gonna make him an offer he won't refuse. Okay? I want you to leave it all to me. Go on, go back to the party." Don Corleone (Brando)4.?Gone with the WindPremiered in Atlanta GA December 15, 1939, directed by Victor Fleming and David O’Selznick, Starring Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh based on the?Pulitzer Prize winning 1937 Novel "Gone With the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell,?premiered in Atlanta, GA December 15, 1939?The sweeping Civil War Drama in which Scarlett O’hara (Vivian Leigh) schemes for love and struggles to survive in the aftermath of the burning of Atlanta during the civil war. Film quote:"Frankly my dear I don't give a dam!" Rhet Butler (Gable)5.?Lawrence of Arabia Directed by David Lean, premiered in New York City December 16, 1962 starring Peter O'Toole, Alec Guiness, and Anthony Quinn.?The story of T.E. Lawrence, a British Officer, serving in Egypt during the 1916 Arab revolt, with incredible performances by Alec Guiness and Anthony Quinn representing the Arabs, and O'Toole is mesmerizing as a man who would achieve real power and seek anonymity in real life. Based on the book:?LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM?by T. E. Lawrence* Film quote: "There may be honor among thieves, but there's none in politicians." T.E. Lawrence (O'Toole)6.?The Wizard of Oz?Directed by Victor Fleming premiered in the small hamlet of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin on August 12, 1939 starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, and Ray Bolger. Dorothy, played by Garland, is caught up in a tornado and hurled away to the land of OZ, where she and three companions seek the Wizard down the Yellow Brick Road, so Dorothy can get back home. Based on the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum. Film quote: "Who dares disturb the great and powerful OZ, come back tomorrow." The Wizard (Morgan)7.?The GraduateDirected by Mike Nichols premiered in New York and LA December 21, 1967?starring Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman, and Ali McGraw in story of a young college graduates obsession with a Mother and her daughter. Benjamin, played by Hoffman, is drowning throughout the film both metaphorically and literally in his sordid affair with the mother, while actively seeking the love of her daughter. The Graduate (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) - Simon & Garfunkel, Based on the book The Graduate by Richard Webb. Film quote: "Mrs. Robinson you're trying to seduce me." Benjamin (Hoffman)8.?On The Waterfront Directed by Elia Kazan premiered July 28, 1954 In New York City starring Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint, and Karl Malden. A reluctant blue collar hero takes on a corrupt longshoreman union boss. A Great film for idealists and romantics, based the book On The Waterfront by Budd SchulbergOn the Waterfront Movie PosterFilm quote: "You think you're God Almighty, but you know what you are? You're a cheap, lousy, dirty, stinkin' mug! And I'm glad what I done to you, ya hear that? I'm glad what I done!" Terry Malloy (Brando)9.?Schindler's List Directed by Stephen Spielberg premiered in Washington DC November 30, 1993, a true story starring Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler, a German Industrialist , who spends his fortune to save the Jewish people working in his factory from the concentration camps. Startling, Ghastly, and brilliantly filmed in black and white by Spielberg; based on the book Schindler's List by Thomas KineallyFilm quote: "Stern, if this factory ever produces a shell that can actually be fired, I'll be very unhappy." Oskar Schindler (Neeson)10.?Singin' in the RainDirected by Stanley Donen-Starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor premiered in New York City on March 27, 1952. A love story between two stars on the verge of greatness that are get caught in a love triangle. The classic she loves him, he loves her formula set to music . Dancing by Kelly, Reynolds, and O'Connor is nothing short of miraculous.?Film quote: "What's the first thing an actor learns? "The show must go on!' Come rain, come shine, come snow, come sleet, the show MUST go on!" Cosmo Brown (O'Connor)11.?It's A Wonderful Life?Directed by Frank Capra premiered in New York City December 20, 1946 from Paramount pictures.?The Greatest Christmas story ever told in cinema Starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore. Stewart is fantastic in his performance when he realizes how much he has to contribute to "LIFE". And, Barrymore is equal to Scrooge in the flesh. WATCH IT AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME on Paramount. Screenplay?It's a Wonderful Life: A Scene-By-Scene?Film quote: "You call this a happy family? Why do we have to have all these kids?" George Bailey (Stewart)?12.?Sunset Boulevard Directed by Billy Wilder premiered in New York City August 10, 1950., starring William Holden and Gloria Swanson in an awesome example of film noir. Swanson plays the tired, aging Hollywood silent screen diva whose star has faded. She is befriended by (Holden), and has dreams of reviving her career in the ruins of her decaying home. The film ends in madness and murder.Film quote: "Yes, this is Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California. It's about 5 o’clock in the morning. That's the homicide squad, complete with detectives and newspaper men." Joe Gillis (Holden)13.?The Bridge On The River KwaiDirected by David Lean premiered New York City December 14, 1957 starring William Holden and Alec Guinness. After agreeing to disagree with a Japanese POW commander, a British colonel, played by Guinness, co-operates and his men's construct a rail bridge for the Japans’, oblivious the Allies intend to destroy it. Sony Pictures Based on the novel?The Bridge Over the River Kwai by Pierre BoulleFilm quote: "A word to you about escape. There is no barbed wire. No stockade. No watchtower. They are not necessary. We are an island in the jungle. Escape is impossible. You would die." Colonel Saito14.?Some Like It HotDirected by Billy Wilder premiered March 29, 1959 , starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. the tale of two musicians who witness a mob murder and flee dressed as drag in an all girls band. MARILYN is HOT...and Jack Lemon and Tony Curtis are ugly as drag queens. A super, fun movie.Film quote: "Will you look at that! Look how she moves! It's like Jell-O on springs. Must have some sort of built-in motor or something. I tell you, it's a whole different sex!" Jerry (Lemon)15.?Star Wars?Directed by George Lucas premiered nationwide in the US on May 25, 1977, starring Mark Hamill, Alec Guiness, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher. The classic story of the hero’s quest, a tale of good vs. evil, a father with a dark menacing purpose to rule the universe and a son who wants to save it. Each uses the power of ‘the force’ to wield extraordinary mind control, manipulating an unseen energy to bend the will of their foes. When Star Wars was first released the animation and special effects were considered revolutionary; a paradigm shift in film production. Film quote: "Did you hear that? They shut down the main reactor. We'll be destroyed for sure. This is madness." C3PO16.?All About EveDirected by Joseph Mankiewicz premiered in New York City October 13, 1950, a story of ambition and betrayal which has become part of the American zeitgeist. An aging actress played by Bette Davis is usurped by her ambitious assistant, played by Anne Baxter. They hated each other’s guts in real life too so the film turned out really good! Film quote: "Lloyd, honey, be a playwright with guts. Write me one about a nice normal woman who just shoots her husband." Margo Channing (Davis)17.?The African QueenDirected by John Huston premiered December 23, 1951 in Los Angeles starring Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart. An American ex-patriot falls for a Missionary, and then they decide to blow up a German Warship with their tiny river boat, Based on book?The African Queen by C.S. ForesterFilm quote: "One thing in the world I hate: leeches. Filthy little devils." Charlie Allnut (Bogart)18. PsychoDirected by Alfred Hitchcock premiered New York City June 16, 1960 New York City, starring Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins. The Bates Motel manager has a mother who rules his mind, but she is less than corporeal and really it’s all in his imagination. One terrifying scream scene is a defining moment in film history and one finest examples of madness in celluloid; based on the novel?Psycho by Robert Bloch.Film quote: "It's not like my mother is a maniac or a raving thing. She just goes a little mad sometimes. We all go a little mad sometimes. Haven't you?" Norman (Anthony Perkins)19.?ChinatownDirected by Roman Polanski premiered nationwide June 20, 1974, starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston. Jake Gittes, a private investigator played by Nicholson, is investigating an adultery case when he stumbles onto a conspiracy about water in the Los Angeles basin. This is a SUPER DUPER FILM NOIR THRILLER! EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES KEEP YOU ON THE EDGE YOUR SEAT! Film quote: "Can you believe it? We're in the middle of a drought, and the water commissioner drowns. Only in L.A." Jake Gittes (Nicholson)20.?One Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestDirected by Milos Foreman premiered NY and LA November 19, 1975 New York and LA.?Starring Jack Nicholson, Danny Devito, and Louise Fletcher as the abominable nurse Ratchet. The story of a criminal who becomes a mental patient and never leaves, the darkest of comedies with a twisted ending. Jack Nicholson is a tour de force and Louise Fletcher, well she may be the definition of "bitch". Great cameo first appearances by Devito and Christopher Lloyd among others AVAILABLE NOW from Warner Brothers in Blue Ray and HD formats.?Based on Book?One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken KeseyFilm quote: "What do you think you are, for Chrissake, crazy or somethin'? Well you're not! You're not! You're no crazier than the average asshole out walkin' around on the streets and that's it." McMurphy (Nicholson)21.?The Grapes of WrathDirected by John Ford Premiered in New York City, January 24, 1940 Fox Films.?Starring Henry Fonda, John Steinbeck’s epic story of America in the Depression and the struggle to survive in the wake of a dying American dream. Sad but true. Based on John Steinbeck's novel?The Grapes of WrathFilm quote: "Seems like the government's got more interest in a dead man than a live one." Tom Joad (Henry Fonda)22.?2001: A Space OdysseyDirected by Stanley Kubrick premiered April 2, 1968 in Washington D.C. on Warner Brothers.?Starring Roy Scheider and HAL the big mean computer. Together they are on a mission to investigate a mysterious artifact found on the moon, but HAL decides he just wants to be alone. A seminal event in Science Fiction for the big screen, fantastic and prophetic.?Based on the Book?2001: A Space Odyssey?by Arthur C. Clarke Film quote: "Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over." HAL the Computer23.?The Maltese FalconDirected by John Huston premiered New York City October 3, 1941. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, and Peter Lorre. Bogart plays a private detective Sam Spade in the ultimate film noir caper. Three criminals searching for a priceless statue, a compulsive liar, and Spade is the barometer between right and wrong in their quest for the Maltese Falcon. Based on novel?Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett?: Film quote: "When you're slapped, you'll take it and like it." Sam Spade (Bogart)24.?Raging Bull?Directed by Martin Scorsese premiered in New York City November 14, 1980 MGM in Black and White.?Starring Robert Deniro, Cathy Moriarti, and Joe Pesci. Black and Whte emotional dynamite, Deniro plays a boxer whose skill fighting takes him to the top in the ring, but threatens to destroy his personal life. A TOUR DE FORCE PERFORMANCE BY DENIRO!?Based on?Raging Bull: My Story by Jake La Motta Film quote: "I'm da boss, I'm da boss, I'm da boss, I'm da boss, I'm da boss... I'm da boss, I'm da boss, I'm da boss, I'm da boss, I'm da boss, I'm da boss. " Jake Lamota (De Niro)25.?E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial?Directed by Stephen Spielberg premiered nationwide June 11, 1982. Starring Drew Barrymore, and Peter Coyote. A shy young boy finds a stranded alien and finds the means to defy scientists and the establishment to help him return to his home. On Universal Pictures Blue Ray and HD DVD Best Price newest. The Extra Terrestrial. Based on a Screenplay by Melissa Mathison.Film quote: "You could be happy here, I could take care of you. I wouldn't let anybody hurt you. We could grow up together, E.T." Elliot (Henry Thomas)26.?Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The BombDirected by Stanley Kubrick premiered nationwide January 29, 1964. Starring George C Scott and Peter Sellers. A black comedy about a general who has gone mad and threatens to destroy the world, while a war room full of politicians and generals work to stop him. Film quote: "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room." President Merkin Muffley (Peter Sellers)27.?Bonnie and ClydeDirected by Arthur Penn Premiered nationwide August 13, 1967. Starring Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty, the greatest gangster story ever told. A cinematic masterpiece with a heartbreaking ending. Film quote: "This here's Miss Bonnie Parker. I'm Clyde Barrow. We rob banks." Clyde (Warren Beatty)28.?Apocalypse NowDirected by Francis Ford Coppola, Premiered nationwide August 15,1979. Starring Martin Sheen and Marlon Brando. Sheen plays captain Willard a Captain who is sent on a dangerous mission to Cambodia to assassinate a Renegade Commander. Kurtz, played by Marlon Brando, who has gone mad, and indoctrinated the tribe he lives with, to kill in his name.?Apocalypse Now: A Screenplay by John MiliusFilm quote: "I watched a snail crawl along the edge of a straight razor. That's my dream; that's my nightmare. Crawling, slithering, along the edge of a straight razor... and surviving." Colonel Kurtz (Brando) 29.?Mr. Smith Goes To WashingtonDirected by Frank Capra premiered in Washington D.C. October 17, 1939 available on Sony Pictures. Starring Jimmy Stewart, a young idealist is drafted by a corrupt cadre of politicos in a small town to be “their’ man in Washington DC. But, when he gets there he finds corruption, graft, and greed will be the undoing of all his idealism. He decides he must filibuster. Great performance by Jimmy Stewart as the neophyte lawmaker who does good; as true today as it was in 1939.Film quote: "I wouldn't give you two cents for all your fancy rules if, behind them, they didn't have a little bit of plain, ordinary, everyday kindness and a little looking out for the other fella, too." Jefferson Smith (Jimmy Stewart)30.?The Treasure of the Sierra MadreDirected by John Huston premiered nationwide January 24, 1948 Warner Brothers.?Starring Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston. Two Americans in Mexico join up with a third Gold Miner and begin prospecting in Mexico. Eventually they find gold but getting it out may prove difficult. Bandits and the forces of nature threaten to turn their luck bad; then GREED sets in. Film quote: "Hey you fellas, how 'bout some beans? You want some beans? Goin' through some mighty rough country tomorrow, you'd better have some beans." Howard (Walter Huston)31.?Annie HallDirected by Woody Allen premiered nationwide April 20, 1977 on MGM.?Starring Diane Keaton and Woody AllenBased on Screenplay Annie Hall?by Woody AllenFilm quote:"Honey, there's a spider in your bathroom the size of a Buick" Alvy Singer (Allen) 32.?The Godfather Part II?Directed by Francis Ford Coppola premiered New York City December 12, 1974. Starring Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in the continuation of a mob family’s rise to power in twentieth century New York. And, their quest for the West Tahoe, Vegas Baby! Gritty, beautiful, and epic in scope. Al Pacino as Michael Corleone demonstrates a confident takeover of his father’s mob operations. Paramount. Based on Book?"The Last Don “by Mario PuzoFilm quote: "There are many things my father taught me here in this room. He taught me: keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." Michael Corleone (Al Pacino)33.?High Noon?Directed by Fred Zinneman premiered in New York City July 24, 1952.?Starring Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, and Long Chaney Jr. A small town sheriff must face an old foe and his gang, and can get no help from the town’s people he has protected for so long.Based on magazine story "The Tin Star" by John W. CunninghamFilm quote: "People gotta talk themselves into law and order before they do anything about it. Maybe because down deep they don't care. They just don't care." Martin Howe (Long Chaney Jr.)34.?To Kill a MockingbirdDirected by Robert Mulligan premiered in Los Angeles December 25, 1962 on Universal pictures.?Starring Gregory Peck, john Megna, Brock Peters, and Frank Overton. Set in the deep depression era south, attorney Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck) defends a wrongfully accused black man, Tom Robinson (Brock Peters, of raping a white woman. Vigilante justice, segregation, and discrimination. Easily one of the finest films ever made. Gregory Peck himself once remarked it was his best work.Based on the Book "To Kill a Mockingbird?" by Harper LeeFilm quote: "There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep 'em all away from you. That's never possible." Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck)35.?It Happened One NightDirected by Frank Capra premiered in New York City February 22, 1934 available from Sony. Based on Short story by Samuel Hopkins Adams Film quote: "You know, I had you pegged right from the jump. Just a spoiled brat of a rich father. The only way you get anything is to buy it, isn't it? You're in a jam and all you can think of is your money. It never fails, does it?" Peter Warne (Clark Gable)36. Midnight CowboyDirected by John Schlesinger premiered in New York City May 25, 1969 on MGM. Starring Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight. Ratso Rizzo is a bottom feeder in New York City, Jon Voight a hustler-gigolo, prostitute from a small Texas town. He learned whoring from his grandmother. Their two worlds collide in a gritty condemned hotel. Based on Novel "Midnight Cowboy " by James Leo HerlihyMidnight Cowboy Movie Poster?Film quote: "I'm brand, spankin' new in this here town and I was hopin' to get a look at the Statue of Liberty." Joe Buck (Jon Voight)37.?The Best Years of Our LivesDirected by William Wyler premiered nationwide November 21, 1946 on MGM. Starring Frederic March, Dana Andrews, and Myrna Loy. World war II veterans return home to find change, and they themselves have changed as well. Each has his own station in society, and each a cross to bear.Based on the Book by?MacKinlay KantorThe Best Years of Our Lives Movie Poster?Film quote: "You know what it'll be, don't you, Peggy? It may take us years to get anywhere. We'll have no money, no decent place to live. We'll have to work, get kicked around." Fred Derry (Dana Andrews)38.?Double Indemnity?Black and White Directed by Billy Wilder premiered nationwide April 24, 1944 on Universal Pictures.?Starring Fred MacMurray, Edward G. Robinson and Barbara Stanwyck. An insurance salesman, Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray) is talked into a scheme to kill one of his clients for the man’s wife (Barbara Stanwyck), But, the policy investigator Barton Keyes (Edward G. Robinson) becomes suspicious and discovers the plot. A great example of film noir black and white dark drama.?Film quote: "How could I have known that murder could sometimes smell like honeysuckle?" Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray)39.?Doctor ZhivagoDirected by David Lean premiered in New York City December 22, 1965 on Warner Brothers.?Starring Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Alec Guiness, Tom Courtenay. A sweeping epic love story torn apart by the events of the Russian Revolution. This is serious film and you have to be a serious film lover to watch it all and cry. Pathos, infidelity, poetry, war, evil, it's all here. And, as a bonus you get a Doctor who is dies of Love, how great is that! Based on the Book "Doctor Zhivago?"by Boris PasternakFilm quote: " I used to admire your poetry...I shouldn't admire it now. I should find it absurdly personal. Don't you agree? Feelings, insights, affections... it's suddenly trivial now. You don't agree; you're wrong. The personal life is dead in Russia. History has killed it. I can see why you might hate me." Pasha (Tom Courtenay)40.?North by Northwest?Directed by Alfred Hitchcock premiered in Los Angeles July 17, 1959 on Warner Brothers.?Starring Carey Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason. in a case of mistaken identity advertising man Roger Thornhill (Grant) is thought to be a government agent by spies. Events spiral out of control as he is chased across the country by both the government and the spies. Aided and abetted by beautiful blonde Eve Kendall (Eva Marie Saint). A super film with thrilling scenes on Mount Rushmore. Based on?North by Northwest by Ernest LehmanFilm quote: "In the world of advertising, there's no such thing as a lie. There's only expedient exaggeration." Roger Thornhill (Carey Grant)41.?West Side StoryMusical Directed by Jerome Robbins premiered in New York City October 18, 1961 from MGM.?Starring Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, and George Chakris the award winning adaptation of the Shakespearean play "Romeo and Juliet". A famous score accompanies the tale.?Based on the West Side Story (Vocal Score)?by Arthur LaurentsFilm quote: "All of you! You all killed him! And my brother, and Riff. Not with bullets, or guns, with hate. Well now I can kill, too, because now I have hate!" Maria (Natalie Wood)42.?Rear WindowDirected by Alfred Hitchcock premiered in New York City August 1, 1954 on Universal Pictures.?Starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly and Raymond Burr. Stewart plays Jeff a photo journalist who has broken his leg and is laid up in his New York apartment while his socialite girlfriend Lisa played by Grace Kelly, ministers to his needs. Across the courtyard foul play in arouses their suspicions and they begin their own investigation with unforeseen consequences. Based on short story?“Rear Window”?by Cornell WoolrichFilm quote: "I've seen bickering and family quarrels and mysterious trips at night, and knives and saws and ropes, and now since last evening, not a sign of the wife. How do you explain that?" Jeff (Jimmy Stewart)43.?King Kong (1933)Directed by James Creelman premiered in New York City March 7, 1933.Starring Fay Wray and Robert Smith. Movie maker Robert Denham, played by Robert Smith, needs a tropical location. He travels to a remote island and gets more than he bargained for when a giant gorilla falls in love with female star Ann Darrow, played by Fay Wray. A seminal event in film history that has been remade twice, most recently by Peter Jackson, who directed the Lord of the Rings trilogy.Film quote: "Throw your arms across your eyes and scream, Ann. Scream for your life!" Carl Denham (Robert Smith)44.?Birth Of A NationSilent film Directed by D.W. Griffith premiered in Los Angeles February 8, 1915Available from Kino (Image Entertainment). Starring Lillian Gish, and Henry B. Walthall.?Story of the Camerans and the Stonemans and their divided friendship which resulted from the Civil War. Griffith was known for his sweeping epics which in retrospect are racist, and undeniably incorrect historically. But, the film is fun to watch everybody is in such a dam hurry. Based on original screenplay?"The Birth of a Nation" D. W. Griffith, director Rutgers film in print45.?A Streetcar Named DesireDirected by Elia Kazan premiered September 18, 1951 available from Warner Brothers. Starring Vivian Leigh, Marlon Brando, and Kim Hunter. Set in New Orleans, delusional, drunk Blanche DuBois (Leigh) moves in with her sister Stella (Hunter) and brother in law Stanley Kowalski (Brando).?She finds Stella’s' husband is a brute, lacking refinement, and wonders at Stella’s thinking in marrying such a man. But, Blanche is worried what will happen when she and Stanley are alone and is harboring a secret past. One of the greatest plays in film Based on the play "A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE " by Tennessee WilliamsFilm quote: "Take a look at yourself here in a worn-out Mardi Gras outfit, rented for 50 cents from some rag-picker. And with a crazy crown on. Now what kind of a queen do you think you are?" Stanley Kowalski (Brando)46.?A Clockwork OrangeDirected by Stanley Kubrick premiered nationwide December 19, 1971 on Warner Brothers. Starring Malcom McDowell, Patrick Macgee, and Michael Bates. In the future, the English government tries a new aversion therapy to reduce crime rates and the results are not what they expected. Strange, bizarre, a celluloid roller coaster. Easily one of the top "cult film" classics. Based on Screenplay by?Stanley Kubrick? Film quote: "Naughty, naughty, naughty! You filthy old soomka!" Alex (McDowell)47.?Taxi Driver?Directed by Martin Scorsese premiered nationwide February 8, 1976 available from Sony Pictures. Starring Jodi Foster and Robert De Niro. A Taxi driving, ex-marine, and Vietnam veteran has some very distinct ideas about what is right and wrong. Travis Bickle (De Niro) seems unable to reconcile the good and bad in life and reaches out to help a young prostitute named Iris (Foster), all while he drifts to obsession and madness. Based on book Taxi Driver by Paul SchraderFilm quote: "Loneliness has followed me my whole life, everywhere. In bars, in cars, sidewalks, stores, everywhere. There's no escape. I'm God's lonely man." Travis Bickle (De Niro)48.?JawsDirected by Stephen Spielberg premiered nationwide June 20, 1975 on Universal pictures. Starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw. A great white shark begins feasting on the residents of Amity. The local police chief Martin Brody (Scheider) determines to draw the beast away from the shore and kill it with the help of a Marine Biologist (Dreyfuss) and a grizzled old shark fisherman (Shaw). Stephen Spielberg's first big outing in film making and a true suspense masterpiece. You won't like the feeling you get the next time you swim after you see this film. Based on the Novel JAWS by Peter Benchley Film quote:"You're gonna need a bigger boat." Martin Brody (Scheider)?49.?Snow White and the Seven DwarfsProduced by Walt Disney premiered February 4, 1938 on Buena Vista filmsStarring the voices of Adriana Casseliti and Lucille La Verne. The first in color full length feature film produced by Walt Disney, based on the Grims fairy Tale "Snow White". It is the only traditional animated film chosen in the American Film Institute’s and has been selected as the greatest animated film of all time. Film quote: Mirror, mirror on the wall who’s the fairest of them all?" Wicked Queen (La Verne)50.?Butch Cassidy and the Sundance KidDirected by George Roy Hill premiered September 23, 1969 from 20th Century Fox. Starring Robert Redford, Paul Newman, and Ali McGraw. The story of American train robbers Butch Cassidy, and his hole in the wall gang. Soundtrack is great, cinematography is outstanding and the story epic. Based on Book "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" by William Goldman Film quote: "Think ya used enough dynamite there, Butch?" Sundance Kid (Redford)51.?The Philadelphia StoryDirected by George Cukor premiered December 26, 1940 on Warner Brothers.?Starring Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart. Socialite Tracy Lord (Hepburn) is getting married again, after her first marriage to C.K. Dexter Haven (Grant) disintegrated in a flurry of recriminations. But, now C.K. Dexter is more equal to the task and invades the wedding party with two reporters to re-marry Tracy and make it legit...with some minor complications.Based on?The Philadelphia Story: A Comedy in Three ActsFilm quote: "I thought all writers drank to excess and beat their wives. You know one time I secretly wanted to be a writer. " C.K. Dexter Haven (Grant)52.?From Here To EternityDirected by Fred Zinneman premiered New York City August 5, 1953 available from Sony pictures. Starring Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed, and Frank Sinatra. Based on the novel From Here to Eternity by James Jones. Sgt. Warden (Lancaster) is having an affair with the Captain's wife (Kerr). Private Robert E. Lee Prewitt (Clift) is a boxer who no longer wants to fight. Private Magio (Sinatra) Prewitts' best friend, is a bit of a screw up, and Sgt. Rizzo (Borgnine) has got it in for him. Meanwhile the Japanese are coming to Pearl Harbor. Epic, sweeping, romance, death, war, it is all here. Famous image of Lancaster and Kerr on the Beach!From Here To Eternity Movie Poster?Film quote: 'Let's go to a phone booth or something, huh? Where I will unveil a fifth of whiskey, I have hidden here under my loose, flowing sports shirt." Private Maggio (Sinatra)53.?AmadeusDirected by Milos Forman Premiered in Los Angeles CA September 6, 1984 available from Warner Brothers. Starring F. Murray Abraham and Tom Hulce. The story of Mozart’s (Tom Hulce) life as seen through the eyes of an inferior contemporary, Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham). What may be more interesting is that Salieri tells his story from an insane asylum. Tom Hulce is incredible as Mozart who was reputed to have a bawdy sense of humor and was indeed a maniac. Based on?Amadeus a Play by Peter Shaffer. Film quote: "It's unbelievable, the director has actually torn up a huge section of my music. They say I have to rewrite the opera. But it's perfect as it is! I can't rewrite what's perfect!" Mozart (Tom Hulce)54.?All Quiet on the Western FrontDirected by Lewis Milestone premiered in Los Angeles April 21, 1930 from Universal Pictures. Starring Lew Ayers, and Louis Wolheim. Based on novel?All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria MarqueFilm quote: "And our bodies are earth. And our thoughts are clay. And we sleep and eat with death." Paul Baumer (Ayers)55.?The Sound of MusicDirected by Robert Wise premiered in New York City March 2, 1965 from 20th Century Fox. Starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Maria (Andrews) is failing as a nun and Captain Von Trapp (Plummer) needs a governess for his seven children. The children first suspect Maria of being a plant to take them further into a disciplined life, but Maria has other plans...Joy, Happiness, and Singing! Based on the Play?The Sound of Music (Vocal Score)?by Richard Rogers.?Film quote: "Silver white winters that melt into springs, these are a few of my favorite things..." Maria (Andrews) singing56.?M*A*S*H?Directed by Robert Altman premiered in New York City January 25, 1970 on 20th Century Fox. Starring Donald Sutherlin, Tom Skerrit, and Elliot Gould. Based on?Mash: A Novel About Three Army Doctors?by Ring Lardner Jr. . MASH stands for Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, and three doctors who are posers are drafted to run one as best they can. The problem is they are playboy, hooligan, infiltrators clearly sent to operate but not sure on what. This is the film that started the longest running television series of all time, M*A*S*H. The story of three army doctors sent to the Korean War to patch up the wounded, and survive a comedic blood bath.?Film quote: "Someone get that dirty old man out of this operating theater." Captain Hawkeye Pierce (Sutherlin)57.?The Third ManDirected by Carol Reed premiered in New York City February 2, 1949 on Criterion through Image entertainment. Starring Joseph Cotton and Orson Welles. A popular fiction novelist (Cotton) visits an old friend Harry Lime (Welles), who is a black marketer, in post war Vienna Austria, Only to find his friend has been murdered and he embroiled in the investigation. Great film noir, dark shadows, mystery hangs in the air, and things are not what they seem. Based on the Book The Third Man?by Graham Greene.Film quote: "Oh, I still do believe in God, old man. I believe in God and Mercy and all that. But the dead are happier dead. They don't miss much here, poor devils.: Harry Lime (Welles)58.?FantasiaProduced and Directed by Walt Disney premiered in New York City November 13, 1940 on Buena Vista Pictures. A collected series of vignettes portraying some of the greatest classical music in animation. Starring Mickey Mouse little or no dialogue with the exception of brief narration. Really great fun for kids Mickey and his magic run amok to music! Based on?Walt Disney's Fantasia?original screenplay.59.?Rebel Without a CauseDirected by Nicholas Ray premiered nationwide October 13, 1955 from Warner Brothers. Starring James Dean and Natalie Wood. A delinquent youth moves to a new town and makes friends...and enemies. The angst of fifties teenage rebellion and the cold war crammed into 1.5 hours, with doom all around and the idea the world will end at dawn. Great race scenes in the Chicken Run. Dean is fantastic as teen Jim Stark screaming at his parents! Based on the book?Rebel Without a Cause?by Robert Mitchell LindnerFilm quote: "You know something? You read too many comic books." Jim Stark (Dean)60.?Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost ArkDirected by Stephen Spielberg premiered nationwide June 12, 1981 from Paramount Pictures. Starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, and Paul Freeman. Archaeologist Indiana Jones (Ford) is on a mission to find the "Ark of the Covenant" before the Nazi's in this classic action pulp adventure. Special effects, both real and fake snakes, great chase scenes. Greed and passion in the search for relics of God on Earth. Based on Story by?Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark?by George Lucas Film quote: "I hate snakes, Jock! I hate 'em!" Indiana Jones (Ford)61.?VertigoDirected by Alfred Hitchcock premiered in San Francisco May 9, 1958 from Universal pictures. Starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novac a retired San Francisco police officer suffering from a fear of heights, John Ferguson (Stewart, is hired by an old college buddy to follow his wife Madelaine (Novak). Madelaine appears to be going mad and claims she has been possessed by the ghost of an ancestor. Based on Book?Sueurs Froides (d'entre les Morts)?by Boileau Narcejac.?Film quote: "Oh Scottie. I'm not mad. I'm not mad. I don't want to die. There's someone within me and she says I must die. Oh Scottie, don't let me go." Madelaine (Novak)62.?TootsieDirected by Sidney Pollack premiered in Los Angeles December 1, 1982 on Sony Pictures. Starring Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, and Bill Murray. An out of work actor gets desperate and goes in drag to an audition and gets a role on a soap opera. Dorothy Michaels (Hoffman) is now in a real fix juggling roles as man, woman, love interest, and lover. It's the role of a lifetime or so he/she thinks. Great performance by Lange as the soap opera co-star (love interest), and by her father (Charles Durning) who falls in love with Dorothy, who is really Dustin Hoffman in drag. Funny, funny, funny! Based on the original screenplay detailed in the Making Tootsie: A Film Study with Dustin Hoffman and Sydney Pollack?Film quote: "You know, I could lay a big line on you and we could do a lot of role-playing, but the simple truth is, is that I find you very interesting and I'd really like to make love to you." Dorothy Michaels (Hoffman)63.?StagecoachDirected by?John Ford premiered in Los Angeles February 15, 1939 in Los Angeles on Warner Brothers.?Featuring John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Andy Devine, and John Carradine. A Group of travelers in the Arizona desert are threatened by the possible attack by Geronimo.?Based on the story?Stagecoach by Ernest Haycox?Film quote: "My friends just call me Ringo - nickname I had as a kid. Right name's Henry." Ringo Kid (Wayne)64.?Close Encounters Of The Third KindDirected by Stephen Spielberg premiered in New York City November 15, 1977 on Sony pictures. Starring Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, and?Richard Dreyfuss. Roy Neary (Dreyfuss) investigates a power outage in his lineman truck and finds himself spot lighted by a ship from above. When the incident is over he keeps hearing the same five tones in his head and is somehow being drawn to a remote location in the mountains where something spectacular is about to happen. Dreyfuss is great in this role, obsessed by what he saw, and drawing film goers further into his vision of the mountain in 'mashed potatoes'. A great science fiction classic. Based on the original screenplay?Close Encounters of the Third Kind?by Stephen SpielbergFilm quote: "I know this sounds crazy, but ever since yesterday on the road, I've been seeing this shape. Shaving cream, pillows... Dammit! I know this. I know what this is! This means something. This is important." Roy Neary (Dreyfuss)65.?The Silence of the LambsDrama-Horror-Suspense Directed by Jonathan Demme premiered in New York City January 30, 1991 from MGM. Starring Jodi Foster, Scott Glenn, and Anthony Hopkins. An FBI cadet Clarice Starling (Foster) finds herself involved in conversations with incarcerated serial killer Hannibal Lecter(Hopkins), in order to get clues about another serial killers whereabouts. Grisly, too fantastic for words and the complete suspension of belief. Hopkins is evil, dark and exquisite as a reclusive genius serial killer who tortures and then eats his victims. Foster is just innocent enough to be feared, and get into trouble. Based on the Novel?The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris. ?Silence of the Lambs Movie PosterFilm quote: "A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti." Hannibal Lecter (Hopkins)66.?NetworkDrama Directed by Sidney Lumet premiered in New York City and Los Angeles November 14, 1976 on Warner Brothers. Starring Faye Dunaway, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, and William Holden. Popular news caster Howard Beale's (Finch) ratings are slipping and the nightly news format is just not the same. The UBS network decides to make a change and Beales will not be coming along; he's been fired. But, his reaction is unforeseen, and his fortunes and those of his co-workers are about to change. Odd foreshadowing about terrorism here and the darkest of dramedy is at work. Finch is great and really slipping his moorings here. Based on the original screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky. Network Poster Movie PosterFilm quote: "All I know is, you've got to get mad. You've got to say, "I'm a human being, goddamn it. My life has value." Howard Beale (Finch)67.?The Manchurian Candidate Drama Directed by John Frankenheimer premiered October 24, 1962 from MGM. Starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury, and Janet Leigh. Medal winner and Korean war hero Raymond Shaw (Harvey) has been brainwashed , and has been set free to return to America and fulfill an important task. His mother Eleanor Shaw (Lansbury) is bent on his success whatever the cost. But, a fellow prisoners cannot remember what Shaw did to earn the medal, and they are having nightmares about it. One former prisoner Bennet Marco (Sinatra) decides to investigate and learns of espionage, traitors, and military corruption. Based on the novel The Manchurian Candidate?by Richard Condon. Film quote: "It's a terrible thing to hate your mother. But I didn't always hate her. When I was a child, I only kind of disliked her." Raymond Shaw (Harvey)68.?An American in ParisDirected by Vincente Minelli premiered in New York City October 4, 1951 on Warner Brothers. Starring Gene Kelly, and Leslie Caron. A starving artist, Jerry Mulligan is 'discovered' by an heiress with designs on more that his art. Based on the?The Lyrics of Alan Jay Lerner?. Kelly is as usual mesmerizing and the dance sequences alone make are worth watching. Add hot legs Leslie Caron and you have a steamy sex appeal with a foreign accent. Perhaps the Greatest Musical in dance EVER!Film quote: "She's one of those third year girls who gripe my liver... You know, American college kids. They come over here to take their third year and lap up a little culture... They're officious and dull. They're always making profound observations they've overheard." Jerry Mulligan (Kelly)69. ShaneDirected by George Stevens premiered in New York City April 23, 1953 from Paramount Pictures. Starring Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin and Brandon Dewilde. Restless gunfighter Shane (Ladd) rides into a brewing fight between "sodbusters" and a cattleman named Ryker. After beating one of Rykers men to a pulp the cattleman vows revenge and hires a gunslinger to take Shane out of the equation. But Shane is all real man and set on taking on the whole Rykers' whole ranch. A seminal event in good vs. evil in Western Film, a true classic; frequently held up as an example of the 'perfect western' . Based on the book?Shane by Jack Schaefer?Film quote: "There's no living with a killing. There's no goin' back from one. Right or wrong, it's a brand... a brand sticks. There's no goin' back. Now you run on home to your mother and tell her... tell her everything's alright. And there aren't any more guns in the valley." Shane (Ladd)70.?The French ConnectionDirected by Wiliam Friedkin premiered in New York City October 7, 1971 from 20th Century Fox. Starring Gene Hackman, and Roy Schieder. Detective Popeye Doyle (Hackman) discovers a heroin smuggling ring is operating in New York City with a FRENCH CONNECTION. He and his partner set to making wrong right and you cannot help become involved in the action. THIS FILM ROCKS! Grimy, gritty, killing, deception, drugs, money, gangs, all very well dressed and sinister. And, one of the greatest car chase scenes in the history of film. Based on book?The French Connection?by Robin Moore. Film quote: "All right, Popeye's here! get your hands on your heads, get off the bar, and get on the wall" Popeye Doyle71.?Forrest GumpDirected by Robert Zemeckis premiered in Los Angeles June 23, 1994 on Paramount Pictures. Starring Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, and Robin Wright. Forrest Gump is none too bright and finds himself in miraculous circumstances throughout his life, while all the while he pursues his true love Jenny. Hanks is brilliant, the special effects and cutting historical 'real film' with the fantasy world are often seamless and the humor non-stop. MOST OF ALL THE SOUNDTRACK creates a phenomenal musical history of Forrest's adventures and the result is a startling display of a collective American experience. Based on novel?Forrest Gump?by Winston Groom. ?Forrest Gump - Movie Poster?Film quote: "I'm sorry I had to fight in the middle of your Black Panther party." Forrest Gump (Hanks)72.?Ben-HurDirected by William Wyler premiered November 18, 1959 on Warner Brothers. Starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, and Stephen Boyd. Judah Ben Hur (Heston) is a well to do Jewish Merchant, but when a roof tile accidentally falls from his roof injuring the Roman Governor, his fortunes change. He is wrongfully imprisoned, and his mother and sister are imprisoned. Judah vows revenge and his epic 'biblical' struggle to survive, gain redemption, and save his family, drive him to greatness. THERE IS ONLY ONE CHARIOT SCENE IN FILM, AND THIS IS IT! Based on the novel?Ben-Hur: A Tale of Christ by Lew Wallace. Ben-Hur Movie Poster?Film quote: "Almost at the moment He died, I heard Him say, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."" Ben-Hur (Heston) on the death of Jesus73.?Wuthering HeightsDirected by William Wyler premiered in Los Angeles March 24, 1939 on Paramount Pictures. Starring Laurence Olivier, David Niven, and Merle Oberon. The tale of love between two, who do to class and circumstances are forced to live their lives apart. Heathcliff (Olivier) loves Cathy (Oberon), but his pockets are not deep and his fortunes unclear. Cathy loves Heathcliff, but her destiny lies in the arms of another man. A traditional 'romantic' mythical world in celluloid. FORBIDDEN LOVE! Based on the novel?Wuthering Heights?by Emily Bronte. Wuthering Heights Movie Poster?Film quote: "If he loved you with all the power of his soul for a whole lifetime, he couldn't love you as much as I do in a single day" Heathcliff (Olivier)74.?The Gold RushDirected and Starring Charlie Chaplin premiered in Los Angeles June 26, 1925 on Warner Brothers.?75.?Dances With Wolves??Directed by and Starring Kevin Costner premiered in Washington DC October 19, 1990 on MGM. Starring Kevin Costner as a U.S. Calvary officer assigned to man a far west outpost. He befriends the local Indians and tells the story of his own manifest destiny.Film quote: "The strangeness of this life cannot be measured: in trying to produce my own death, I was elevated to the status of a living hero." John Dunbar (Costner)76.?City LightsSilent film directed by and Starring Charlie Chaplin premiered in Los Angeles January 30, 1931 available on Warner Brothers.77.?American GraffitiDirected by George Lucas premiered nationwide August 1, 1973 from Universal Pictures. Starring Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, and Harrison Ford. The coming of age story that spawned the hit seventies sitcom Happy Days. Growing up in the fifties high schools students cruise the strip, drag race and chase the girl next door. Breakout roles for Ron Howard and Harrison Ford. 78. RockyDirected by John Avildsen premiered in New York City November 21, 1976 starring Sylvester Stalone as a Philadelphia boxer who works his way into a title fight for the heavyweight champion of the world. Blood sport pugilism great story and the “Eye of the Tiger”. The breakout role for Stalone and the beginning of a movie franchise that includes 6 additional Rocky films. Rocky also appears on our editors’ picks for the top sports films of all time. Film quote: “?Yeah, yeah. Bill of Rights. Don't it say something about going after what makes you happy?” Rocky Balboa79.?The Deer HunterDirected by Michael Cimino premiered in Los Angeles December 8, 1978 on Universal Pictures starring Robert Deniro, Christopher Walken and Meryl Streep. The Deer Hunter is a vivid depiction of the effects of the Vietnam war on friends and family in a small Pennsylvania town. Gritty and disturbing sanity is compromised.Film quote:"Every time he comes up, he's got no knife, he's got no jacket, he's got no pants, he's got no boots. All he's got is that stupid gun he carries around like John Wayne." Michael (Robert Deniro)80.?Wild BunchDirected by Sam Peckinpah premiered nationwide June 18,1969 on Warner Brothers.?Film quote: "Well, how'd you like to kiss my sister's black cat's ass?" Crazy Lee (Bo Hopkins)81.?Modern TimesSilent film directed by and Starring Charlie Chaplin premiered in New York City February 5, 1936 on Warner Brothers. The Little tramp struggles to survive in the modern industrial world with the help of a homeless woman.?82. Giant?Directed by George Stevens premiered In New York City October 10, 1956 on Warner Brothers. Starring Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean. Jett Rink, played by Dean, loves Miss Leslie, whom he can never have. He strikes it big rich in oil and makes himself crazy over what he cannot buy..Film quote: "You sure do look pretty, Miss Leslie. Pert nigh good enough to eat!" Jett Rink (James Dean Miss Leslie played by Elizabeth Taylor).83.?PlatoonDirected by Oliver Stone premiered in New York City and Los Angeles December 19, 1986, starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, and Willem Dafoe. The story of a young army recruit who has a moral crisis when confronted with the visceral realities of the Vietnam War.Film quote: "Somebody once wrote, "Hell is the impossibility of reason." That's what this place feels like. Hell." Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen)84.?FargoDirected by Joel and Ethan Cohen premiered nationwide March 8, 1996 on MGM., Starring William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, and Steve Buscemi. A startling film based on the story of a car dealership manager who marries for money gets none and then has his wife kidnapped and held for ransom. Grizzly cold film with a great cast and an even more twisted telling by the Cohen Brothers. Recently made into a TV series starring Billy Bob Thornton.Film quote: "So that was Mrs. Lundegaard on the floor in there. And I guess that was your accomplice in the wood chipper. And those three people in Brainerd. And for what? For a little bit of money. There's more to life than a little money, you know. Dontcha know that? And here ya are, and it's a beautiful day. Well. I just don't understand it." Marge Gunderson (Francis McDormand)85.?Duck SoupDirected by Leo McCarey premiered November 17, 1933 from Universal Pictures starring the Marx Brothers and GROUCHO who plays the dictator of Freedonia and declares war the country next door to pitch woo to the wealthy Ms.Teasdale to solve his money woes.Film quote: "Married. I can see you right now in the kitchen, bending over a hot stove. But I can't see the stove." Rufus T. Firely (Groucho Marx)86.?Mutiny on the BountyDirected by Frank Lloyd premiered in New York City November 8, 1935 on Warner Brothers Blue. Based on the true story a mutiny aboard the British Royal Navy ship HMS Bounty on 28 April 1789. Fletcher Christian led his fellow seaman against their captain, Lieutenant William Bligh. The original version of this famous story starring Charles Laughton and Clark Gable. There have been two remakes of this film one in 1962 starring Marlon Brando, and another titled simply “The Bounty” in 1984 starring Anthony Hopkins and Mel Gibson. Film quote: "I'll live to see you - all of you - hanging from the highest yardarm in the British fleet." Captain Bligh (Charles Laughton)87.?Frankenstein?Directed by James Whale premiered in New York City November 21, 1931 on Universal Pictures. The original black and white version of the Mary Shelly novel FRANKENSTEIN! Dazzling special effects with a tour de force performance by Boris Karloff as Frankenstein. A startling contrast to the super special effect films of today but a true work of film art.Film quote: "Look! It's moving. It's alive. It's alive... It's alive, it's moving, it's alive, it's alive, it's alive, it's alive, IT'S ALIVE!" Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive)88.?Easy RiderDirected by and Starring Peter Fonda premiered nationwide July 14, 1969 on Sony Pictures starring Jack Nicholson, Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda in the story of two motorcycle enthusiasts in the late 1960’s who ride from Los Angeles to New Orleans for the Mardi Gras with dire consequences. A film about the compromise of freedom and disillusionment with the American Dream in the counter culture of the Woodstock generation.Film quote: "If god did not exist it would be necessary to invent him." Captain America (Peter Fonda).89.?Patton?Directed by Franklin Schafner premiered New York City February 2, 1970. Starring George C. Scott as US General George Patton, the renaissance man of generals in the European theatre during World War II, who led his men across Europe to the gates of Berlin. A great war film with flair. Film quote: “We're not just going to shoot the bastards, we're going to cut out their living guts and use them to grease the treads on our tanks. We're going to murder those lousy Hun bastards by the bushel.” Patton (George C. Scott)90.?The Jazz SingerDirected by Alan Crosland premiered in New York City October 6, 1927 on Warner Brothers.Film quote: "Wait a minute, wait a minute, you ain't heard nothin' yet! Wait a minute, I tell ya! You ain't heard nothin'! You wanna hear "Toot, Toot, Tootsie"? All right, hold on, hold on..." Jack Robin (Al Jolson)?91.?My Fair LadyDirected by George Cukor premiered in New York City October 21, 1964 on Warner Brothers, starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. The story of a simple English girl turned into a princess by her Svengali teacher, whom she falls in love with. ?Film quote: "I ain't dirty! I washed my face and hands before I come, I did." Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn)92.?A Place in the Sun premiered Los Angeles August 14, 1951 directed by George Stevens and starring Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift. A poor boy falls in love with two women while working for his rich uncle. Romance, drama, and drama, and drama. Film quote: "I love you. I've loved you since the first moment I saw you. I guess maybe I've even loved you before I saw you." George Eastman (Montgomery Clift)93.?The Apartment?Directed by Billy Wilder premiered in New York City June 15, 1960 on MGM.Film quote: "Ya know, I used to live like Robinson Crusoe; I mean, shipwrecked among 8 million people. And then one day I saw a footprint in the sand, and there you were." C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon)94.?GoodFellasDirected by Martin Scorsese premiered in New York City September 18, 1990 on Warner Brothers.Film quote: "For us to live any other way was nuts. Uh, to us, those goody-good people who worked shitty jobs for bum paychecks and took the subway to work every day, and worried about their bills, were dead. I mean they were suckers. They had no balls. If we wanted something we just took it. If anyone complained twice they got hit so bad, believe me, they never complained again" Henry Hill (Ray Liotta)95.?Pulp FictionDirected by Quentin Tarantino premiered in New York City September 23, 1994 on Buena Vista Pictures.Film quote: "The way your dad looked at it, this watch was your birthright. He'd be damned if any slopes gonna put their greasy yellow hands on his boy's birthright, so he hid it, in the one place he knew he could hide something: his ass. Five long years, he wore this watch up his ass. Then when he died of dysentery, he gave me the watch. I hid this uncomfortable piece of metal up my ass for two years. Then, after seven years, I was sent home to my family. And now, little man, I give the watch to you." Captain Koons (Christopher Walken)96.?The SearchersDirected by John Ford premiered nationwide March 13, 1956 on Warner Brothers starring John Wayne, A Civil War veteran who hunts for the Indian tribe who kidnapped his niece played by Natalie Wood. A true classic western filmed in the Arizona territory.Film quote: "Injun will chase a thing till he thinks he's chased it enough. Then he quits. Same way when he runs. Seems like he never learns there's such a thing as a critter that'll just keep comin' on. So we'll find 'em in the end, I promise you. We'll find 'em. Just as sure as the turnin' of the earth." Ethan (John Wayne)97.?Bringing Up BabyDirected by Howard Hawkes premiered San Francisco February 18, 1938 on Warner Brothers starring Carey Grant and Katherine Hepburn. The story of a paleontologist who is pursued vigorously by a crazed woman with a pet leopard while pursuing funding for his museum.Film quote: "Now it isn't that I don't like you, Susan, because, after all, in moments of quiet, I'm strangely drawn toward you, but - well, there haven't been any quiet moments." David Huxley (Cary Grant)?98.?UnforgivenDirected by and Starring Clint Eastwood premiered in Los Angeles August 8, 1992 on Warner Brothers. Starring Gene Hackman, A retired gunslinger turned farmer is forced back into the business of death and takes one last job. With the help of a friend and a stranger he gets revenge on the men who cut a whore. Film quote: "All right, gentlemen. He's got one barrel left. When he fires that, take out your pistols, and shoot him down like the mangy scoundrel he is!" Little Bill Daggett (Gene Hackman)?99.?Guess Who's Coming to DinnerDirected by Stanley Kramer premiered in New York City December 11, 1967 in New York City starring Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, and Sidney Poitier. The first interracial couple in American film are getting married and the parents just found out. Spencer Tracy’s final film, an homage to the civil rights movement and the changing times of the 1960’s.Film quote: "What the hell is it today? Less than 12% of the people in this city are colored people. I can't even have a dish of Oregon Boosenberry without runnin' into one of them." John (Spencer Tracy)100.?Yankee Doodle Dandy?Directed by Michael Curtiz premiered in New York City May 29, 1942 on Warner Brothers. Starring James Cagney based on the life of composer George M. Cohan.Film quote: "It seems it always happens. Whenever we get too high-hat and too sophisticated for flag-waving, some thug nation decides we're a push-over all ready to be blackjacked. And it isn't long before we're looking up, mighty anxiously, to be sure the flag's still waving over us." George M. Cohan (James Cagney)Appendix B-5 Editors Picks Patriotic Flicks Wag the DogPremiered January 9, 1998, directed by Barry Levinson, A Comedy starring Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, and Anne Heche, and Dennis Leary . Is the story of a political spin doctor who enlists a Hollywood producer to fabricate a war to conceal a Presidential scandal; all just days before the election. The theme is timely and applies to a number of scenes played out in Washington D.C. in the last half century, or more accurately a parody of the power of the media, and how we are being manipulated.Black Hawk Down premiered January 18, 2002.The Messenger Premiered January 19, 2009 at the Sundance film Festival. Starring Woody Harrelson. The Messenger is the harbinger of death and part of the officer team assigned to notify the ‘next of kin”, when a soldier is wounded or killed in battle. The response time is amazing the conflict with the military objective by the actors is well done. If you think you are desensitized to the reality of war, see this film, and you will begin to feel the ultimate tragic losses of our desires to tame the world with war.Young at HeartPremiered January 20, 1955 Directed by Gordon Douglas. Starring Frank Sinatra and Doris Day. The story musical sisters the youngest of whom, played by Doris Day becomes acquainted with a jaded composer and music junkie played by Frank Sinatra. Great music featuring the song "Young at Heart" by Frank SinatraFrost/NixonPremiered January 23, 1990 Directed by Ron Howard Starring Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, and Kevin Bacon. The film version and re-telling of the real encounter between English Journalist David Frost and former President Richard M. Nixon. Based on the original interview tapes "David Frost Interviews Richard Nixon" in 1977. (IMDB)IdiocracyPremiered January 25, 2007. Directed by Mike Judge a science fiction comedy, starring Luke Wilson, and Maya Rudolph is a story of hibernation. Joe Bauer’s, played by Luke Wilson, an average private in the army, is selected for a super secret hibernation program by the military and awakes 500 years in the future. To a world where a professional wrestler is the President and crops are watered with…well you will just have to watch. Suffice it to say that Bauer’s is the smartest man in the world and finds himself in a hellish world of idiots. We like the satire and the hidden truths revealed in our society today, but it really is modern B movie stuff. (IMDB)MilkPremiered January 30, 2009 starring Sean Penn and Josh Brolin; the biographical drama Harvey Milk, California’s first openly gay elected official. (IMDB)Seven Days in MayPremiered February 12, 1964 directed by John Frankenheimer starring Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster, and Frederick March. US military leaders plot to take power from the President because he supports nuclear disarmament, and they fear a Soviet Attack. (IMDB)Animal Farm Premiered February 13, 1956 directed by John Bachelor and John Halas. Based on the book Animal Farm by George Orwell; a prophetic look at politics through the eyes of animals down on the farm. In this short animated film the PIGS takeover, the dogs become jealous, and the proletariat or sheep are just led to the slaughter. (IMDB)An American Affair Premiered February 27, 2009 directed by William Olsson. Starring Gretchen Moll, James Reborn and Cameron Bright. (IMDB)The Hunt for Red October Premiered March 2, 1990 Directed by John McTiernan Starring Alec Baldwin and Sean Connery. A Soviet Submarine Commander defects to the United States. Based on the novel The Hunt For Red October by Tom Clancy. (IMDB)God Bless AmericaPremiered March 9, 2011; is the gritty story of one American's idea of justice in the age of stupid, a comedy of black humor involving the unraveling of the American Dream. (IMDB)John Adams Premiered March 16, 2008 HBO mini-series. This film is must see if you missed it the first time around. The story is of John Adams, second President of the United States and his wife Abigail during the American Revolution. Based on the 2002 Pulitzer Prize winning book, "John Adams" by David McCullough, the story details the struggle for American Independence and how John and Abigail coped during long separations and their enduring love affair. (IMDB)The Man Who Fell to Earth starring David Bowie premiered in London March 18, 1976. (IMDB, p. John Adams)Primary ColorsPremiered March 20, 1998 directed by Mike Nichols. Starring John Travolta, Emma, Thompson, and Billy Bob Thornton, and based on the book written by "Anonymous" (a.k.a. Joe Klein). Presidential candidate Jack Stanton, played by Travolta, is having an affair or two, while munching donuts on the campaign trail. His wife supports him but is losing faith fast, and Kathy Bates, his spin Dr. is on the verge of losing her mind. It would be funny if it were not so close to the bone. The book is a mirror image of the Clinton scandals and the toll it takes Filled with all kinds of political muck and there is some madness. A refreshing review of the Clinton era, and an on target satirical view of modern politics. (IMDB, p. Primary Colors)Planet of the ApesThe original film starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall premiered April 3, 1968. Man is aped and lost his footing in a world where apes rule: chimpanzees are scientists, Orangutans are politicians, and gorillas are warriors. Sound familiar? Screenplay by Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling. Remake Directed by Tim Burton, premiered July 27, 2001. (IMDB, p. Planet of the Apes)The Best Man Premiered April 5, 1964 directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. Directed by Franklin Schaffner, and starring Henry Fonda with Cliff Robertson. The story pits two presidential candidates, Secretary William Russell, played by Henry Fonda, and Senator Joe Cantwell, Cliff Robertson. Russell is idealist hampered by a lack of conviction. Cantwell stands solidly on his anti-communism plank and is an egomaniac mad for power. Filmed in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles CA, where Richard Nixon wrote his infamous "Checkers" speech, and the site of Robert Kennedy's assassination in 1968. Based on the screenplay by Gore Vidal (IMDB, p. The Best Man)All the President's MenPremiered April 9, 1976 Directed by Alan Pakula. Starring Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Robards, and Jack Warden; is the story of The Watergate Break in orchestrated by President Richard M. Nixon, filmed shortly after his resignation. Redford and Hoffman play reporters Woodward and Bernstein of the Washington Post, who broke the story of how Nixon orchestrated the break in of the Democratic National Headquarters at the Watergate Hotel in Washington D.C. A precedent setting illegal act by a President which resulted in Nixon's resignation. (IMDB, p. All the Presidents Men)Dave Premiered on May 7, 1993 directed by Ivan Reitman, Comedy starring Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, and Charles Grodin,?The story of a Presidential look alike who is scooped up by the powers that be when the real President is incapacitated by a coma. The evil, power mad Chief of staff, played by Frank Langella, gets extremely upset when Dave starts solving problems which have been plaguing the government for years. (IMDB, p. Dave) Election Premiered May 7, 1999 directed by Alexander Payne. A dark comedy starring Mathew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon. The story of a totally nuts high school girl, Tracy Flick, who’s morals and methods are insane. Broderick the teacher losing his mind in her wake. Scary possibilities about what kids may believe about the nature of government. Where do politics begin? (IMDB, p. Election)Pearl HarborPremiered in Hawaii May 21, 2001 directed by Michael Bay. Starring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Kate Beckinsale. A retelling of Tora, Tora, Tora without the good script. A little too melodramatic, although the special effects were excellent and there were some good battle scenes. Relegated to the dust bin of film history as I have not seen it for sale for some time. (IMDB, p. Pearl Harbor) Advise and ConsentPremiered June 6, 1962 directed by Otto Preminger starring Henry Fonda and Lew Ayers. Story of a Secretary of State nominee Robert Leffingwell, whose past contains a secret which threatens to unravel his successful rise to power player. Fonda plays Leffingwell, the nominee who ultimately proves his innocence, but lied under oath to do it. Don Murray plays the Senator Brig the idealist with an axe to grind who is the lead agitator in the investigation. The whole thing stinks to high heavens and the President's reputation is sullied by the sordid nature of blackmail and intrigue. Based on the novel "Advise and Consent" by Allen Drury.Film quote: "I'm an egghead. I'm not only an egghead, I'm a premeditated egghead. I set out to become an egghead and at this moment I'm in full flower of egg headedness, and I hope to spread the spores of egghead everywhere I go." Robert Leffingwell (Fonda) (IMDB, p. Advise and Consent) Full Metal JacketDirected by Stanley Kubrick premiered in Beverly Hills on June 17, 1987. A marine descends into the Vietnam War as a realist and narrates the story from Basic training to the realities of jungle combat and street fighting. He watches as his comrades slowly descend to the most basic instincts of survival and questions his own sobering reaction to the slaughter. (IMDB, p. Full Metal Jacket) The Patriot Directed by Roland Emmerich premiered June 27, 2000. Starring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, and Joely Richardson. Gibson plays a farmer just prior to the onset of the American Revolution, and is drawn into the fight in an effort to protect his son, who desires to enlist. Great MAD English Colonel named Tavington, excellent battle scenes, and lots of American vigor and individualism. (IMDB, p. The Patriot) Sergeant YorkPremiered July 2, 1941. Directed by Howard Hawks starring Gary Cooper and Walter Brennan. A backwoods hunter who claims to be a pacifist ends up becoming a hero in WWI. Based on the true story of Alvin York, who leads an attack that kills 25 German soldiers and captures 132. (IMDB, p. Sergent York) The Great Escape Premiered July 4, 1963 directed by John Sturgis. Starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, and Richard Attenborough. (IMDB, p. The Great Escape) American Pie Premiered July 9, 1999 directed by Paul Weitz. Starring Jason Biggs and Allyson Hannigan. The first of a trilogy of films dedicated to the discovery and the loss of teenage virginity at Band Camp? HYSTERICAL comes to mind. So funny you may pee your pants. The only coming of age film to molest an apple pie. Great music, excellent little cult film that taps into the angst of losing virginity and the rituals that make masturbation ok. (IMDB, p. American Pie) The CandidatePremiered August 23, 1972 Starring Robert Redford and Peter Boyle Drama. Redford plays Bill McKay, an idealist democratic candidate for senate in California, who at the outset has no chance of winning and is merely drawing attention to vital issues. As the possibility of a win becomes real, McKay begins to falter and the struggle with his conscience and his ambitions is laugh out loud funny. Oscar winner for screenplay. Love the mumbling scene in the back of the limousine. (IMDB, p. The Candidate) An Inconvenient Truth Premiered August 31, 2006 documentary directed by Davis Guggenheim and starring formerVice-President Al Gore. The film won an Oscar for content. An Inconvenient Truth is startling expose of increasing carbon levels in the Earth’s atmosphere and the potential consequences of global warming. (IMDB, p. An Inconveneient Truth) American BeautyPremiered September 8, 1999 in Los Angeles, California. Starring Kevin Spacey and Annette Benning. A definitive existential crisis movie. This film should be in the top 100 of all time. Winner of five Oscars. Spacey plays “Lester Burnham, a suburban father in a mid-life crisis…” who decides to change his life after developing a serious attraction to his daughter’s best friend. Add some good old infidelity by his wife, a suspicious neighbor who son sells weed, and you have formula for human resistance. Incredible film, a little too close to reality. CITATION IMDB14 \p "American Beauty" \y \l 1033 (IMDB, p. American Beauty) Tora! Tora! Tora!Premiered September 23, 1970 directed by Richard Fleischer. Starring So Yamamura and Joseph Cotton. The re-telling of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A great film with viewpoints from both sides with English subtitles when the Japanese are speaking. The battle scenes are effective and the timeline of events is accurate. (IMDB, p. Tora Tora Tora) Good Night, Good Luck.Premiered September 23, 2005 New York film Festival, directed by and starring George Clooney. Starring David Strathairn as the chain smoking, infamous Edward R. Murrow. The story of how Murrow took down Senator Joseph McCarthy during the red scare of the early fifties. Clooney plays CBS producer Fred Friendly. Their partnership in exposing McCarthy for a huckster, and witch hunter is mesmerizing, and well worth the watching. A dark period in US history is exposed warts and all. Culminating in a scathing indictment of the media establishment by Murrow just as he peaks in influence.Film Quote: "There's no news, boys, so go out there and make some news. Rob a bank, mug an old lady, whatever - just do something." Fred Friendly (Clooney) (IMDB, pp. Good Night, Good Luck) Suddenly Premiered October 7, 1954 Directed by Lewis Alan. Starring Frank Sinatra. An Assassin, played by Frank Sinatra, descends on small town to kill the president once banned from theatres for being incendiary. (IMDB, p. Suddenly) The Ides of March Premiered October 7, 2011 Directed by George Clooney Starring Paul Giamatti, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Ryan Gosling. An idealistic political staffer for a presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics, sex, and scandal on the campaign trail. Based on the screenplay by George Clooney and Grant Heslov. (IMDB, p. Ides of March) LincolnPremiered October 8, 2012 at the New York Film Festival. Directed by Stephen Spielberg, starring Daniel Day Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones, and Sally Field. “As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.” CITATION IMDB14 \p "Lincoln 2012" \y \l 1033 (IMDB, p. Lincoln 2012) All the King's MenPremiered November 8, 1949 New York City directed by Robert Rossen. Stars Broderick Crawford, Joanne Dru, and John Ireland. Is the story of Senator Willie Stark the ties to oil money in politics are a foreshadowing of future events. Warren's novel is based loosely on the life of Huey P. Long , the 40th Governor of Louisiana, who could have been a contender in any Presidential Election. A remake of this film starring Sean Penn, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, and Anthony Hopkins premiered on September 22, 2006. Based on the book "All the Kings Men" by Robert Penn Warren. CITATION IMDB14 \p "All the Kings Men" \y \l 1033 (IMDB, p. All the Kings Men) National Treasure?Premiered November 8, 2004 in Pasadena CA, directed by Jon Turteltaub. Starring Nicolas Cage as a archaeologist treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates who comes from a family of investigators searching for the "War Chest" hidden by the founding fathers of America. Intrigue, suspense, action, fantasy, and of course the treasure. Fun film, great plot, and leaves you hanging for a sequel. (IMDB, p. National Treasure) The American PresidentPremiered November 17, 1995. Directed by Rob Reiner starring Michael Douglas and Annette Benning. The story of a widower President, played by Douglas, who falls in love with an environmental lobbyist, played by Benning. Great supporting cast in Michael J Fox as the speech writer, Martin Sheen as the Chief of Staff, and Richard Dreyfuss, as the opposing party candidate, Bob Rumson. Sparks fly when Rumson goes on an all out assault running for the President and attacks the Presidents girl friend.?(IMDB, p. The American President) George Washington Slept Here Premiered November 28, 1942. Starring Jack Benny. (IMDB, p. George Washington Slept Here) The Distinguished Gentleman Premiered December 4, 1992 directed by Jonathan Lynn. Starring Eddie Murphy and Comedy-Crime Politics. A con man sees a congressional seat as paradise and a big lobbyist payday. When the local congressman of the same name passes away, he takes advantage and runs a shameless campaign to win the seat. After he arrives in Washington he learns that everybody is on the take and fights back the only way he knows how with a big con. It’s silly it’s fun but not well written.Film Quote: "Don't you love this Chairman? He's brought dignity back to the name Dick. No longer is it Tricky! Come on... Dick is Good! Dick is Good!" Thomas Jefferson Johnson (Murphy) (IMDB, p. The Distinguished Gentleman) Platoon Directed by Stanley Kubrick premiered in New York City December 12, 1986 on Sony Pictures.Film Quote: "Somebody once wrote, "Hell is the impossibility of reason." That's what this place feels like. Hell." Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen) (IMDB, p. Platoon) The Day the Earth Stood Stillremake 2008 premiered nationwide December 12, 2008, Directed by Scott Derrickson Starring Keanu Reeves and John Cleese, A spaceman Klaatu, played by Reeves, lands his space ship on the Washington D.C. mall, and leaves his giant robot to guard it. The story is a message from space to the inadequate humans A common theme the search for the “OTHER” answer. A Remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still from 1951, which?premiered on September 18. (IMDB, p. Day the Earth Stood Still 2008) 1984premiered December 14, 1984 directed by Michael Radford starring John Hurt and Richard Burton in his final film. The adaptation of George Orwell's frightening future of oppressive government and the origin of BIB BROTHER. The monitoring of human thoughts. Was Orwell that far off? The ‘Ministry of Truth’ is responsible for propaganda, ‘Ministry of Justice’ is responsible for enforcement of the laws. John Hurt plays Winston Smith, a man who violates the law of love. Based on the book Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell 1984.Film Quote: "If there is hope, it lies in the Proles. If they could become conscious of their own strength, they would have no need to conspire. History does not matter to them." Winston Smith (John Hurt) (IMDB, p. Movie 1984) Revolutionary RoadStarring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet premiered December 15, 2008. Based on the novel 'Revolutionary Road' the story of a young couple from Connecticut in the fifties struggling to raise their two children and manage life's challenges, and defy mediocrity. A telling tale of one version of the American Dream. Based on the book from Time's Magazine’s Top 100 English Language Novels Revolutionary Road first published December 31, 1961.Film Quote: "Look at us. We're just like everyone else. We've bought into the same, ridiculous delusion."April Wheeler (Kate Winslet) (IMDB, p. Revolutionary Road) Judgment At Nuremberg Premiered December 19, 1961 New York City, directed by Stanley Kramer. Starring Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, and Richard Widmark. Story of the trial of 4 Nazi judges accused of facilitating sterilization and elimination of the Jewish people during World War II.. Tracy plays a?Retired American judge, Dan Haywood, who is assigned to the American court in Germany to right the wrong in among societies tired by war and trial. Based on the book Judgment at Nuremberg by Abby MannFilm Quote: "One thing about Americans, we're not cut out to be occupiers. We're new at it and not very good at it." Colonel Tad Lawson (Widmark) (IMDB, p. Judgement at Nuremberg) Being TherePremiered December 19, 1979 directed by Hal Ashby. Starring Peter Sellers and Shirley McClaine, Sellers plays a low IQ gardener who never left the home he worked as the gardener all his life. When his employer passes away he is forced on to the street armed only with his TV remote. In fact, all he knows is television and gardening, His televangelist inspired words are mistaken for wisdom by a newfound circle of influential friends. This is an incredible swan song for Sellers who dies shortly after, McClaine is hysterical as the smitten rich widow. Based on the book Being There by Jerzy Kosinski Film Quote: "I like to Watch." Chance (Peter Sellers) (IMDB, p. Being There)APPENDIX CAppendix C-1 Rolling Stone Magazine Top 100?Albums Text Version With Release Dates and Billboard Debut, these are the top 100 of the top 500 of all time.. Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Bandby the Beatles Billboard debut June 24, 1967 #1 for 15 weeks released June 1, 1967 recorded December 6, 1966 – 21 April 1967. 2. Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys?released May 16, 1966 Billboard debut May 23, 1966 peaked at 10 charted for 39 weeks.3. RevolverBy the Beatles?album released August 5, 1966 Billboard debut September 3, 1966 #1 for 5 weeks.4. Highway 61 RevisitedBy Bob Dylan album release August 30, 1965 Billboard debut October 25, 1965 peaked at #3 charted for 47 weeks.5. Rubber SoulBy the Beatles?album release December 3, 1965, Billboard debut December 25, 1965 #1 For 6 weeks.6. Whets Going OnBy Marvin Gaye?album release May 21, 1971 Billboard June 12, 1971 peaked at #6 charted for 53 weeks.7. Exile on Main StreetBy the Rolling Stones album released May 12, 1972 Billboard June 10, 1972#1 for 4 weeks.8. London CallingBy the Clash?album released December 14, 1979 Billboard peak February 9, 1980#27 charted for 33 weeks.9. Blonde on BlondeBy Bob Dylan?album released May 16, 1966 Billboard peak July 23, 1966 #9 charted for 34 weeks.10. The Beatles (White Album)By the Beatlesalbum release November 22, 1968 Billboard peak December 14 1968 #1 for 9 weeks11. The Sun Sessionsby Elvis Presley album released March 22, 1976 Billboard peak April 17, 1976 #76 charted for 11 weeks, the earliest commercial recordings of Elvis Presley at Sun Studios from 1955-1956.12. Kind of BlueBy Miles Davis 1959 re-pressing debut June 14, 1997 peaked at #2 charted for 167 weeks.13. Velvet Underground and NicoBy the Velvet Underground album release March 12, 1967 Billboard peak May 13, 1967 #171 charted for 13 weeks.14. Abbey RoadBy the Beatles?album Release September 26, 1969 Billboard Peak October 18, 1969 #1 for 11 weeks.15. Are You ExperiencedBy Jimi Hendrixalbum release May 12, 1967 Billboard peak August 26, 1967 peaked at #5 charted for 109 weeks.16. Blood on the TracksBy Bob Dylan?album release January 17, 1975 Billboard peak February 8, 1975 #1 for 2 of 24 weeks.17. NevermindBy Nirvana album released September 24, 1991 Billboard peak October 12, 1991 #1 for 2 of 252 weeks in Billboard top 100.18. Born to RunBy Bruce Springsteen?album released August 25, 1975 Billboard peak September 13, 1975Number 3 for 2 weeks of 110 charted in the Billboard.19. Astral weeks Live Hollywood Bowl by Van Morrison recorded September 25, and October 15, 1969 Billboard reissued in 2001 went Gold after being a pop cult favorite for 33 years Billboard March 14, 2009 Peaked at #13 for 6 weeks. Estimates indicate Astral weeks?will sell as many copies this year or more than when it was originally released.20. Thrillerby Michael Jackson?album released November 30, 1982 Billboard peak December 25, 1982number 1 for 37 weeks in the Billboard for 144 weeks.21. The Great Twenty-Eightby Chuck Berry?release 1984 a non charted album never in the Billboard.22. Plastic Ono Bandby John Lennon?album release December 11, 1970 Billboard peak December 26, 1970 #6 charted for 33 weeks.23. Innervisionsby Stevie Wonder?album released August 3, 1973 Billboard peak August 18, 1973#4 charted for 89 weeks.24. Live at the ApolloRecorded October 24, 1962 James Brown?Billboard peak June 29, 1963 #2 for 2. of 66 weeks.25. Rumorsby Fleetwood Mac?album released February 4, 1977 Billboard peak February 26, 1977number 1 for 33 weeks of 134 weeks.26. The Joshua Treeby U2?album released March 9, 1987 Billboard peak April 4, 1987 number 1 for nine weeks of 103 weeks in the Billboard.27. King of the Delta Blues Singers - Vol. 1by Robert Johnson recorded November 1936 re-issue Billboard peak December 12, 1987 #34 on charts for 5 weeks (first released in 1961 songs recorded in 1936-1937).28. Who's Next by The Who?album released August 14, 1971 entered the Billboard same daypeaked at #4 charted for 41 weeks.29. Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin?album release January 12, 1969 Billboard peak February 15, 1969#10 charted in the top 100 for 98 weeks.30. Blueby Joni Mitchell, album released June 22, 1971 Billboard peak July 03, 1971 peaked at #15 charted for 28 weeks in the Billboard.31. Bringing It All Back Homeby- Bob Dylan debut March 27, 1965 Billboard peak May 01, 1965 #6 charted for 43 weeks.32. Let It Bleedby The Rolling Stones?album released December 12, 1969?Billboard debut December 6, 1969 #3 charted for 44 weeks.33. Ramonesby Ramones?album release-debut June 05, 1976 #111 charted for 15 weeks in the Billboard.34. Music From Big Pinkby The Band?debut album release August 10, 1968?Billboard peaked at #30 charted for 40 weeks.35. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardustby David Bowie album released June 6, 1972 Billboard peak June 17, 1972 hit #75 charted for 72 weeks.36. Tapestryby Carole King?album released February 10, 1971 Billboard peak April 10, 1971 number 1 for 15 weeks of 302 weeks on the chart.37. Hotel Californiaby The Eagles?album release December 8, 1976 Billboard peak December 25, 1976 number 1 for 8 weeks of 107 weeks in the Billboard.38. The Anthology 1947 - 1972by Muddy Waters album release August 28, 2001 was never charted by the Billboard a later greatest hits compilation of previous works.39. Please, Please Meby The Beatles?album released March 22, 1963?Billboard debut February 8, 1964 #2 For 9 weeks.40. Forever Changesby Love?album released November 1967 Billboard debut January 1, 1968#154 charted 10 weeks in the Billboard.41. Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistolsby the Sex Pistols album released October 27, 1977 Billboard debut December 10, 1977 peaked at number 12 remained in the Billboard for 106 weeks.42. The Doorsby The Doors album released January 4, 1967?Billboard debut March 25, 1967 peaked at #2 for 2 weeks of 121 weeks in the Billboard.43. The Dark Side of the Moonby Pink Floyd album released March 1, 1973 Billboard debut March 17, 1973#1 for 1 week charted in the Billboard for 762 weeks (14.65 years) remains in the Billboard as of May 29, 2010.44. Horsesby Patti Smith?album released December 13, 1975 Billboard debut peaked at #47 charted for 17 weeks in the Billboard.45. The Bandby The Band?album released September 22, 1969 Billboard debut October 18, 1969 peaked at #9 charted for 49 weeks in the Billboard.46. Legendby Bob Marley and the Wailers album released May 8, 1984 Billboard debut August 18, 1984 peaked at #54 charted for 135 weeks and is remains in the Billboard as of 2010.47. A Love Supremeby John Coltrane?recorded December 9, 1964 first release February 1965 Billboard re-issue February 17, 2001?compilation album peaked at #21 charted for two weeks in the Billboard.48. It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Backby Public Enemy (explicit lyrics) album released April 14, 1988 Billboard debut July 23, 1988 peaked at #42 charted for 51 weeks in the Billboard.49. At Fillmore Eastby The Allman Brothers Band recorded live recorded March 12, and 13, 1971 at the Fillmore EastBillboard debut July 24, 1971 peaked at #13 charted for 47 weeks in the Billboard.50. Here's Little Richardby Little Richard?recorded?September 14, 1955-October 15, 1956 released March 1956 Billboard debut August 5, 1957 peaked at #13 charted for 5 weeks in the Billboard.51. Bridge Over Troubled Watersby Simon and Garfunkel?album released January 26, 1970 Billboard debut release February 14, 1970number 1 for 10 weeks of 85 weeks in the Billboard.52. Greatest Hitsby Al Green?album released April 1975 Billboard debut March 22, 1975 peaked at #17 charted for 21 weeks in the Billboard.53. The Birth of Soul: The Complete Atlantic Rhythm and Blues Recordings 1952 - 1959by Ray Charles album released October 31, 1991 compilation not charted by Billboard.54. Electric Ladylandby The Jimi Hendrix Experience?album released October 25, 1968 Billboard debut October 19, 1968number 1 for 2 of 39 weeks.55. Elvis Presleyby Elvis Presley?album released March 23, 1956 Billboard debut?March 31, 1956 #1 for 10 weeks includes 5 recordings from the Sun Sessions.56. Songs in the Key of Lifeby Stevie Wonder album released September 28, 1976 Billboard debut October 16, 1976 number 1 for 14 weeks of 80 weeks in the Billboard.57. Beggars Banquetby The Rolling Stones?album released December 6, 1968 Billboard debut December 14, 1968peaked at #5 charted 32 weeks.58. Trout Mask Replicaby Captain Beef heart?and His Magic Band album released June 16, 1969 Never charted by Billboard.59. Meet the Beatlesby The Beatles?album released January 20, 1964 Billboard debut February 1, 1964#1 For 11 weeks.60. Greatest Hits by Sly and the Family Stonealbum released November 21, 1970 Billboard debut November 7, 1970 peaked at number 2 for 1 week of 79 weeks in the Billboard.61. Appetite for Destructionby Guns n' Roses album released July 21, 1987 Billboard debut August 29, 1987 number 1 for 5 weeks of 147 weeks in the Billboard.62. Achtung Babyby U2 album release November 18, 1991 Billboard debut December 7, 1991 number 1 for 1 week of 98 weeks in the Billboard.63. Sticky Fingersby The Rolling Stones?album released April 23, 1971 Billboard debut May 5, 1971 #1 for 4 weeks64. Phil Spector by Back to Mono (1958 - 1969)?album released November 12, 1991 Various Artists65. Moondanceby Van Morrison?album released February 28, 1970 Billboard debut release March 14, 1970 peaked at #29 charted for 22 weeks in the Billboard.66. Led Zeppelin IVby Led Zeppelin album released November 8, 1971 Billboard debut November 27, 1971 peaked at number 2 for 4 weeks of 259 weeks in the Billboard.67. The Strangerby Billy Joel album released September 29, 1977 Billboard debut release October 8, 1977 peaked at #2 for six weeks, charted for 137 weeks in the Billboard.68. Off the Wallby Michael Jackson?album released August 10, 1979?Billboard debut Release September 1, 1979peaked at #3 for three weeks of 170 weeks in the Billboard.69. Superflyby Curtis Mayfield album released July 1, 1972 Billboard debut August 26, 1972 number 1 for four weeks of 45 weeks charted in the Billboard.70. Physical Graffitiby Led Zeppelin?album released February 24, 1975 Billboard debut March 15, 1975number 1 for 6 weeks of 41 weeks charted.71. After the Gold RushBy Neil Young album released August 31, 1970 Billboard debut September 19, 1970 peaked at #8 charted for 86 weeks in the Billboard.72. Purple Rainby Prince album released June 25, 1984 Billboard debut July 14, 1984 number 1 for 24 weeks of 72 weeks in the Billboard.73. Back in Blackby AC/DC?album released July 25, 1980 Billboard debut August 23, 1980 peaked at #4 charted for 137 weeks in the Billboard.74.?Otis Blueby Otis Redding album released September 15, 1965 Billboard debut October 16, 1965 peaked at #75 charted for 34 weeks in the Billboard.75.?Led Zeppelin IIby Led Zeppelin?album released October 22, 1969 Billboard debut November 8, 1969 number 1 for 7 weeks.76.?Imagineby John Lennon?album released September 9, 1971 Billboard debut release September 18, 1971number 1 for one week of 45 weeks in the Billboard.77.?The Clashby The Clash?album released April 8 1977 Billboard peak September 8, 1979 peaked at 126 charted for 6 weeks in the Billboard.78.?Harvestby Neil Young?album released February 14, 1972 Billboard debut March 4, 1972 number 1 for 2 weeks of 41 weeks in the Billboard.79.?Star Timeby James Brown?album release May 7, 1991 Hits compilation 4 cd box set, 1991 never Charted by Billboard.80.?Odyssey and Oracleby The Zombies?album released April 14, 1968 Billboard debut March 15, 1969 peaked at #95 in the Billboard for 13 weeks.81.?Gracelandby Paul Simon album released August 12, 1986, Billboard debut September 13, 1986 peaked at #3 for 1 week of 97 weeks in the Billboard.82.?Axis: Bold as Loveby The Jimi Hendrix Experience?album released December 1, 1967 Billboard debut February 10, 1968peaked at number 3 charted for 56 weeks.83.?I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love Youby Aretha Franklin?album released March 10, 1967 Billboard debut April 8, 1967 peaked at #2 for two weeks of 52 weeks in the Billboard.84.?Lady Soulby Aretha Franklin?album released January 22, 1968 Billboard debut February 24, 1968peaked at #2 for three weeks of 79 weeks in the Billboard.85.?Born in the U.S.A.by Bruce Springsteen?album released June 4, 1984 Billboard debut June 24, 1984 number 1 for 7 weeks of 139 weeks in the Billboard.86.?Let It Beby The Beatles?album released May 8, 1970 Billboard peak May 30, 1970 #1 for four weeks87.?The Wallby Pink Floyd album release November 30, 1979 Billboard peak December 15, 1979#1 for 15 weeks of 123 weeks in the Billboard.88.?Live At Folsom Prisonby Johnny Cash?recorded Live January 28, 1968 at Folsom Prison Billboard peak June 15, 1968#1 four weeks of 122 weeks in the Billboard.89.?Dusty in Memphisby Dusty Springfield?album released March 31, 1969?Billboard peak March 15, 1969?#99 charted for 14 weeks.90.?Talking Bookby Stevie Wonder?album released October 28, 1972 Billboard peak November 18, 1972#3 charted for 109 weeks in the Billboard.91.?Goodbye Yellow Brick Roadby Elton John album released October 5, 1973 Billboard peak October 20, 1973 #1 for eight weeks of 103 weeks in the Billboard.92.?20 Golden Greatsby Buddy Holly album released February 17, 1978 Billboard peak August 5, 1978?#55 charted for 12 weeks.93.?Sign 'o' the Timesby Prince March 31, 1987 Billboard peak April 18, 1987 peaked at #6 charted for 54 weeks.94.?Bitches Brewby Miles Davis?album released April 1970 Billboard peak May 16, 1970 peaked at #35 charted for 29 weeks.95.?Green Riverby Creedence Clearwater Revival?album release August 5, 1969 Billboard peak September 13, 1969 but#1 for four weeks of 88 weeks charted.96.?Tommyby The Who album released May 23, 1969 Billboard peak June 7, 1969 peaked at #4 charted for 126 weeks.97.?The Freewheelin' Bob Dylanby Bob Dylan album released May 27, 1963 Billboard peak September 7, 1963 #22 on the charted for 32 weeks.98.?This Year's Modelby- Elvis Costello?album released March 17, 1978 Billboard peak April 15, 1978 peaked at #30 charted for 17 weeks.99.?There's a Riot Goin' Onby Sly and the Family Stone?album released November 20, 1971 Billboard debut straight to number 1 November 13, 1971 number 1 for 2 weeks of 31 weeks charted.100.?In the Wee Small Hoursby Frank Sinatra?album recorded?February 8-March 3, 1955; Billboard peak May 28, 1955number 1 for 2 weeks of 29 weeks charted.Appendix C-2 Country Patriots Playlist “America Will Survive” (Studio Version) Album Almeria Club by Hank Williams, Jr. January 8, 2002.“Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning” on the album Drive by Alan Jackson billboard debut February 2, 2002; number 1 for 4 weeks.“Should've Been A Cowboy” on the debut album Toby Keith released February 8, 1993.“Coal Miner's Daughter” On the album same name Coal Miner's Daughterby Loretta Lynn billboard debut February 13, 1971.”19” Album Cover to Cover by Paul Hardcastle released February 17, 1985 billboard debut March 23, 1985.“Take This Job And Shove It” on the album Take This Job And Shove It by Johnny Paycheck billboard debut February 18,1978 album released October 1977. “One More Day” On the album One More Day by Diamond Rio billboard debut February 24, 2001.“Flowers on the Wall” by Statler Brothers on the album Flowers on the Wall billboard debut February 26, 1965.“Ballad of the Green Berets” on the album Ballads of the Green Berets by Sgt. Barry Sadler Billboard debut February 2, 1966. Number 1 for 5 weeks, a million copies sold between March-April of that year.“American Made” On the album American Made by The Oak Ridge Boys billboard debut February 26, 1983.“Battle of New Orleans” and “North To Alaska” By Johnny Horton on Johnny Horton’s Greatest Hits a Billboard debut February 27, 1961. North to Alaska was a feature movie of the same name starring John Wayne premiered November 7, 1960.“4th Of July” By Shooter Jennings (Waylon Jennings' Son) on the album Put the O Back in CountryReleased March 1, 2005“God, Family and Country” On the album I Love It by Craig Morgan March 11, 2003. “Act Naturally” On Buck Owens Greatest Hits by Buck Owens was released on March 11, 1963.“Arlington” On the album Songs About Me by Trace Adkins released March 22, 2005.“Dear Uncle Sam” By Loretta Lynn on the album I Like Em Country (no longer in print) released March 28, 1966.“Take Me Home, Country Roads”On the album Poems, Prayers and Promises by John Denver Released April 12, 1971“Galveston” on the album Galveston by Glen Campbell Recorded March 19, 1969 billboard debut April 12, 1969”Guitars, Cadillac’s” On the album Guitars Cadillac’s Etc by Dwight Yoakum billboard debut April 19, 1986.“More Than a Name On a Wall” Single on the Statler Brothers: The Definitive Collection released in 1988 Included on the compilation album .“Independence Day”On the album The Way That I Am by Martina McBride single released April 25, 1994, billboard album debut July 2, 1994.“Only In America” On the album Steers & Stripes by Brooks & Dunn made its billboard debut May 5, 2001. “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” Single released by Charlie Daniels Band Band Released May 21, 1979.“God Bless the U.S.A.” On the album American Patriot by Lee Greenwood released May 21, 1984.“Everyday America” On the album Enjoy the Ride by Sugarland single May 21, 2007, album released November 7, 2007.“Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares”?On the album It's All About to Change by Travis Tritt released May 28,1991.“Amarillo By Morning”Strait From the Heart by George Strait billboard debut June 3, 1982.“My Town” album My Town by Montgomery Gentry billboard release June 3, 2002.“4th Of July” On the album Put the O Back in Country by Shooter Jennings billboard debut June 4, 2005.“Some Gave All” On the album Some Gave All by Billy Ray Cyrus billboard debut June 6, 1992.“The Ballad of Ira Hayes” single on The Essential Johnny Cash by Johnny Cash (written by Bob Dylan) original release date June 8, 1970. “Thank God I'm A Country Boy” on the album Back Home Again by John Denver released June 15, 1974.“The Other Little Soldier” on the album Josh Gracin released June 15, 2004.“My Home's In Alabama” Single on the album My Home's in Alabama by Alabama billboard debut July 19, 1980.“Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American)” On the album Unleashed by Toby Keith billboard debut August 10, 2002, number 1 for 1 week.“American Child” On the album American Child by Phil Vassar billboard release August 24, 2002.“Days Of America” On the album Spirit Dancer by Blackhawk billboard debut unavailable single release August 27, 2002.“50,000 Names” The album The Rock: Stone Cold Country 2001by George Jones billboard debut October 20, 2001.“Where the Stars & Stripes & the Eagle Fly” On the album Stars & Stripes By Aaron Tippin, single cd released September 17, 2002 (Constitution Day), billboard album debut September 28, 2002.“Okie from Muskogee”On the album Okie from Muskogee by Merle Haggard released September 29, 1969.“God Bless the USA” on the album American Patriot by Lee Greenwood billboard debut September 9, 2001. Original release was in 1992 but the song spent 9 weeks at number 1 after the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center.“Bitter Tears” On the album Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian by Johnny Cash released billboard album debut November 7,1964.“Wichita Lineman” On the album Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell billboard debut November 16, 1968. Number 1 for 5 weeks. Released October 1968.“9 to 5 and Odd Jobs” By Dolly Parton Single released December 2, 1980, billboard album debut December 6, 1980. “Big Bad John” on the album Big Bad John and other fabulous songs and tales by Jimmy Dean billboard debut December 4, 1961, recorded August 18, 1961. “Travelin Soldier” On the album Home by the Dixie Chicks debut single released December 20, 2002. Album released August 27, 2002.“Fighting Side of Me” on the album Fighting Side of Me by Merle Haggard original release December 23, 1969. Appendix C-2 Country Patriots Playlist Appendix C-3 Rock-n-Roll Patriots Playlist “New Year's Day”single released January 1, 1983, on the album War by U2 billboard album debut March 19, 1983. “Brick”single released January 1, 1997 on the album Whatever and Ever Amen By Ben Folds Five billboard debut April 5, 1997. “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”by the Andrews Sisters was released on January 2,1940.“For What It's Worth”by the Buffalo Springfield on the album Buffalo Springfield, wasrecorded December 5, 1966. Single released January 4, 1967 billboard album debut March 25, 1967.“My City Was Gone”single released November 12, 1982 on the album Learning to Crawl By the Pretenders released January 17, 1984, billboard debut February 4, 1984.“Doctor My Eyes”On the album Jackson Browne (Saturate Before Using)released January 19, 1972“Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)”By Marvin Gaye released January 20, 1971. Marvin Gaye on the album What's Going On billboard debut June 12, 1971.“United We Stand”single released January 23, 1970 on the album United We Stand by the Brotherhood of Man billboard debut August 8, 1970. Rock-n-Roll Patriots Playlist (appendix C-3)Taking Woodstockthe live soundtrack from the music and arts festival recorded live August 15-18, 1969 was released January 23, 1970.“Hurricane”single on the album Desire Bob Dylan billboard debut January 24, 1976.“The Ballad Of Bonnie & Clyde” album of same name The Ballad of Bonnie & Clyde by Georgie Fame Released January 24, 1968.“America” and “Mrs. Robinson”on the album Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel were recorded February 2, 1968, single released April 1968 billboard debut April 4, 1968.Learning to CrawlAlbum by the Pretenders released February 4, 1984.Van Halenself titled debut album Van Halen was released February 11, 1978.In 1941, February the first gold record was awarded to Glenn Miller and his orchestra, for "Chattanooga Choo Choo". OK it’s actually Jazz but what a great song about trains, totally American.Black SabbathFebruary 13,1970, the self-titled album Black Sabbath, by Black Sabbath was released, a serious rock album. Includes the cut “War Pigs””Stay Together For The Kids”on the album Take Off Your Pants and Jacket by Blink-182, song released February 19, 2002 by Blink-182 billboard debut June 30, 2001“Young Americans”single by David Bowie on the album Young Americans first released February 21, 1975“Rock 'n' Roll (Part 2)”was released on March 3, 1972. Recorded by a British Glam Rock Star, Gary Glitter, this song is a staple at stadiums across the country.The album Young Americans by David Bowie was released March 7, 1975.“Our House”by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young single released March 11, 1970 and Woodstock single released on the album Déjà Vu billboard debut April 4, 1970.American Soldier By Queensr?che released March 31, 2009 billboard debut April 2009.“Secret Agent Man”From the album You Know You Wanna Dance (no longer in print)recorded live at the Whiskey A Go-Go where Johnny Rivers was a frequent headliner and member of the house band, later studio also contains the song Memphis Tennessee considered a Southern regional anthem for the Volunteer State billboard debut April 16,1966.“Ashes of American Flags”Single released April 23, 2002, on the album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot?by Wilco billboard debut May 11, 2002.“America”Single release April 25, 1981, on the album The Jazz Singer (Original Songs from the Motion Picture) by Neil Diamond billboard debut November 29, 1980.“Freedom”single from 1994 on the album Rage Against the Machine by Rage Against the Machine billboard debut May 1, 1993.“Ball of Confusion (That’s what the World is Today)”Released May 7, 1970 Temptations Greatest Hits billboard debut September 26, 1970.”Save The Country”on the album Portrait by The Fifth Dimension made its billboard debut May 9, 1970.On May 11, 1954, Bill Haley and the Comets, released 'Rock Around the Clock', arguably the first rock-n-roll anthem.“Remedy (I Won't Worry)”On the album Waiting For My Rocket To Come by Jason Mraz single released March 11, 2003, album billboard debut April 5, 2003.“California Dreaming” by The Mamas And The Papas single released November 1966 on the album?If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears billboard debut March 12, 1966.“Breakfast In America”single released June 1979 on the album Breakfast in Americaby Supertramp first released March 29, 1979, billboard debut March 31, 1979.“I Fought The Law”Best of the Bobby Fuller Fourbillboard debut April 02, 1966. Bobby Fuller was just 23 years old when he was found dead in his hotel room July 8, 1966.“Memphis In The Meantime”single released May 29, 1987 on the album Bring the Family by John Hiatt billboard debut July 4, 1987.“One Love / People Get Ready”album Exodus Bob Marley first released June 3, 1977, billboard debut June 11, 1977.“I Love A Man In Uniform”On the album Songs of the Free (Reis) by Gang of Four billboard debut June 26, 1982.“American Woman”on Lenny Kravitz Greatest Hits a remake of the original version by The Guess Who released on Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me?movie soundtrack, billboard debut October 26, 1991. film premiered June 6, 1991.“The City Of New Orleans”on the album Hobo's Lullaby by Arlo Guthrie billboard debut June 10, 1972.“War”single by Edwin Starr original release June 10, 1970, on the album War & Peace ( collectors note longer in print) billboard debut September 5, 1970. Now available on the album The Very Best Of Edwin“Rock The Casbah”Single released June 11, 1982 on the album Combat Rock by The Clash billboard debut June 12, 1982.“Take it Easy”on the self titled debut album Eagles Released June 17, 1972.“Miss America”on the album Feelings by former Talking Heads front man David Byrne billboard debut June 17, 1997.“Philadelphia Freedom”original release as single only Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 by Elton John August 24,1990 “If I Had a Rocket Launcher”from the album Stealing Fire by Bruce Cockburn billboard debut August 25, 1984.“Don't Tread On Me”Single released August 29, 1991, by Metallica on the album Metallica (The Black Album) billboard debut August 31, 1991. Number 1 for 4 weeks.“Peace Train”from the album Verities & Balderdash by Harry Chapin released August 31, 1974.“American Idiot”(Explicit lyrics) by Green Day first released August 31, 2004?on the album American Idiot billboard debut October 9, 2004.”Philadelphia Freedom”Released as single only released February 24, 1975, with live duet with John Lennon of “I Saw Her Standing” There on the B-side. Later became available on Elton John’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 billboard debut October 10, 1977.“Good Vibrations”on the album Pet Sounds single released October 10, 1966 and “Wouldn't It Be Nice” released July 18, 1966 on the album Pet Sounds billboard debut May 28, 1966. The album is known as one of the most influential in rock-n-roll history.“Georgia On My Mind”on the album The Genius Hits the Road by Ray Charles recorded March 25-29, 1960 billboard debut October 10, 1960.“Civil War”On the album Use Your Illusion 2 By Guns N' Roses album released September 17, 1991, billboard debut October 5, 1991 and hit #1 for two weeks. An extended play (EP) version of Civil War was later released May 3, 1993, with two songs on the b-side."That'll Be Day"by Buddy Holly and Crickets reaches #1 September 23, 1957 one of the greatest rock anthems of all time. “Heroes” Single released September 23, 1977 on the album Heroes by David Bowie released October 14, 1977 billboard debut November 12, 1977.“President Gas”Single released September 25, 1982 on the album Forever Now by the Psychedelic Furs billboard debut November 13, 1982.“Pink Houses” and the “Authority Song”On the album Uh-Huh by John Cougar Mellencamp Released October 7, 1983.“Neighborhood Bully“On the album Infidels by Bob Dylan Released October 27,1983.“Living In The U.S.A.”On the album Sailor and Anthology by Steve Miller single released October 1968 Living in the U.S.A. on the album Sailor billboard debut November 2, 1968. “Fortunate Son”By Creedence Clearwater Revival on the album Willy and the Poor Boys released November 2, 1969,single billboard debut December 13, 1969.“Janie's Got A Gun”On the album Pump by Aerosmith released November 8, 1989.“Land of Confusion”On the album Invisible Touch by Genesis Single released November 10, 1986.“Living In America”on the Rocky IV (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by James Brown album Various Artists Released January 11, 1986.“There's a Riot Goin' On”Sly and the Family Stone album released November 20, 1971 billboard debut straight to number 1 November 13, 1971 Number 1 for 2 weeks of 31 weeks charted.“My Generation”Single released November 20, 1965 on the album My Generation?Billboard debut December 3, 1965.“The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” and “Up On Cripple Creek”On the debut album The Band released November 29, 1969, album billboard debut October 18,1969.“I Want to Hold Your Hand”Single by the Beatles released November 29, 1963, the beginning of the 'British Invasion'.“Happy Christmas: War Is Over”Single released by John Lennon released in US December 1, 1971.“For What It's Worth” By Buffalo Springfield on the debut album Buffalo Springfield Recorded December 5, 1966. Single released January 4, 1967 billboard album debut March 25, 1967. “You Can't Always Get What You Want”On the album Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones was released December 5, 1969.“Fortunate Son”On the album Willy and the Poor Boys by Creedence Clearwater Revival, single released in September 1969, billboard debut December 13, 1969“20th Century Man”On the album Muswell Hillbillies by The Kinks US single released November 24, 1971, billboard album debut December 18, 1971.“Takin' Care Of Business”on the album Bachman-Turner Overdrive II by Bachman-Turner Overdrive was released December 19, 1973.“A Change Is Gonna Come”single released December 22, 1963, exactly 1 month after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. On the album Ain't That Good Newsby Sam Cooke billboard debut April 4, 1964.“Ship of Fools”Single release date unavailable (1986) on the album Private Revolution by World Party billboard debut December 27, 1986.APPENDIX DAppendix D-1 Birthstones Birthstones, and Birth Flowers for Each Month come from the Farmer’s Almanac:“Birthstones History and Lore” by Beth Herman January Birthstone Garnet promotes, love, passion, intimacy’February Birthstone Amethyst ‘promote peace, balance, courage, and inner strength’March Birthstones Aquamarine and Bloodstone ‘promotes health of liver eyes, jaw and the alternate Bloodstone has healing properties for blood disorders.’April Birthstone Diamond symbolizes purity, perfection, protects from negative influences.’May Birthstone Emerald emerald is said to protect lovers from infidelity.’June Birthstones Pearl, Moonstone, or Alexandrite The pearl, said to promote purity, charity, integrity, truth, and loyalty.July Birthstone Ruby ‘July:?Integrity, devotion, and happiness.’August Birthstone Peridot ‘August:?said to heal relationship stress, lesson anger and jealousy…’.September Birthstone Sapphire inner peace, and meditation encourage pain relief…’October Birthstones Opal, Tourmaline unconditional love and compassion…’ November Birthstones Citrine and Topaz ‘ topaz signifies emotional balance, protection from greed. November’s alternate, citrine, clarity of thought, and abundance…’ December Birthstone Turquoise ‘December:?turquoise’s lore and traditions, ceremonial purposes.’. Appendix D-2 Birth Month Flowers month has a couple flowers to choose from. So if you want to give flowers to someone, but can't decide which ones, consult the list below and be prepared to be the recipient's new favorite person!Birth Month Flowers and their MeaningsJanuary's birth flower, the?carnation, comes in several different colors to convey different meanings, much like roses. A pink carnation means affection, while a red carnation means 'I love you.' White carnations mean pure love, striped carnations means regret that a love is not shared, and yellow means rejection or disappointment. The other January flower is the?snowdrop, which used to be considered bad luck due to the fact that it would always seem to appear to grow in graveyards. Nowadays, it signifies hope and beauty. February's birth flower?is the?violet, which signifies watchfulness, loyalty, and faithfulness. Give a violet to someone to let them know you'll always be there for them. The other February flower is the?primrose, which lets someone know you can't live without them.March's birth flower?is the?daffodil, which means unequaled love; the sun is always shining whenever your significant other is around. The other March flower is the?jonquil, which signifies desire for affection returned. It also is used to convey sympathy.April's birth flower?is the?daisy?which conveys innocence, loyal love, and purity. It is also a flower given between friends to keep a secret; the daisy means "I'll never tell." The other April flower is the?sweet pea. Sweet peas signify blissful pleasure, but are also used to say good-bye.?May's birth flower?is the?lily of the valley, which signifies sweetness, humility, and a return to happiness.?If you want to show your loved one that your life is complete with them, give them a few lilies of the valley. The other May flower is the?hawthorn plant, which represents hope and supreme happiness. Hawthorne signifies that you want only the best for the recipient.?June's birth flower?is the?rose, which has more meanings than one can count! A pink rose means perfect happiness, while a red rose means "I love you." A white rose signifies innocence and purity, while a yellow rose conveys jealousy or a decrease in love. A bouquet of roses means sincere gratitude, whereas a single rose amplifies the meaning of the color (a single red rose means "I REALLY love you"). The other June flower is?honeysuckle, which is a strong symbol for the everlasting bonds of love. July's birth flower?is?larkspur. Each color variation of larkspur has a different meaning: pink means fickleness, white conveys a happy nature, and purple normally represents a first love. Generally, larkspur indicates strong bonds of love. The other July flower is the?water lily, which signifies purity and majesty.?Augusts’ birth flower?is?gladiolus, or 'sword lily.' Gladiolus represents remembrance, calm, integrity, and infatuation. With gladiolus, the recipient's heart is being "pierced with love." The other August flower is the?poppy. A red poppy signifies pleasure, a white poppy is given for consolation, and a yellow poppy wishes wealth and success.September's birth flower?is the?aster. Asters are mainly symbols of powerful love. The other September flower is the?morning glory. Morning glories are simple symbols of affection.October's birth flower?is the?pumpkin bloom. Just kidding—it's actually the?marigold. Marigolds are often given as a sign of warm or fierce, undying love, or as a way of saying that you're content with being with the recipient. The other October flower is?Cosmo, a symbol of order, peace, and serenity.?November's birth flower?is the?chrysanthemum. A red chrysanthemum means "I love you;" a white chrysanthemum means innocence, purity, and pure love; a yellow chrysanthemum means slighted love.?December's birth flower?is the?narcissus?which embodies the idea that you want your beloved to stay just the way they are. 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