Patriotic

"Presidents Day"
is the common name for the holiday officially designated as Washington's Birthday.
As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, it was originally celebrated on Washington's actual birthday Feb. 22, 1796, the last full year of his presidency.
While the holiday is still officially known as Washington's Birthday, it has become popularly known as Presidents Day, honoring both Washington & Lincoln, and all others who have served as president.
It is adjusted to the 3rd Monday of February.

"Medal Of Honor Day"
is the common name for the holiday officially designated in 1971 by the U.S. Congress and President George H.W. Bush.

The first Medals of Honor were present on March 25th, 1863. To commerorate this date and all Medal of Honor recipients, Congress declared March 25th as National Medal of Honor day. It is reserved for those who have distinguished themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity."

This year was our 160th anniversary.

"Patriots Day"
is a civic holiday commemorating the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington & Concord. It is observed on the 3rd Monday in April in Mass. & Maine and is a public school observance day in Wisc.
Observances and re–enactments of these 1st battles occur annually at "Lexington Green" in Lexington, Mass. and "The Old North Bridge" in Concord, Mass.
Mounted re–enactors with state police escorts retrace the rides of Paul Revere & William Dawes, calling out warnings the whole way.

"SAR Anniversary"

The Sons of the American Revolution was organized on Apr. 30, 1889.

This year was our 134th anniversary.

"Memorial Day"
is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
It is formerly known as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War.
By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died in all wars and adjusted to the last Monday of May.

"Flag Day"
commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag, which happened by resolution of the 2nd Continental Congress on June 14 1777. Congress had previously adopted the "American Continental Army" after reaching a consensus position in the "Committee of the Whole" on June 14, 1775.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day.

In August 1949, an Act of Congress established the National Flag Day.
This year is our 74th anniversary.

"Independence Day"
is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
This day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies. In addition, various other public & private events celebrate United States history, government, and traditions.

This year is our 247th anniversary.

"Patriot Day"

or "National Day of Service & Remembrance"
is designated in memory of the 2,977 killed on Sept. 11th, 2001 by terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington D.C, and Penn.

This year is the 22nd anniversary.

"Constitution Day"

or Citizenship Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens.
It is observed on the day in 1787 when the U.S. Constitutional Convention delegates signed the Constitution.

This year is our 236th anniversary.

"Ark-La-Tex Chapter #69 Anniversary"

The Ark-La-Tex Chapter filed for Charter on Oct. 10, 2021.
We held our Charter Meeting on Jan. 15th, 2022.

This year was our 2nd anniversary.

"Victory at Yorktown"
was accomplished after a French naval victory allowed American and French forces to trap the British army in Virginia. Gen. George Washington, led the Continental Army and delivered the final blow to the British.
On October 17, 1781 the British surrendered at Yorktown and marked the end of major fighting in continental North America.
The surrender ceremony took place on October 19, 1781.

This year is our 242nd anniversary.

"Veterans Day"
honors people who have served in the armed services and are known as veterans. It is a federal holiday that is observed on November 11th.
It coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day & Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world. It marks the anniversary of the end of WWI as major hostilities were formally ended at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918, with the German signing of the Armistice.

This year is our 105th anniversary.

"Massing of the Colors"
Massing of the Colors is a patriotic ceremony held to rededicate our faith in the United States, and to present our support to the National Colors and the Servicemen and Servicewomen those Colors represent. It combines the colors and color guards of Active, Reserve and National Guard military components/units, and veteran, civic and patriotic organizations.

The Society of the Massing of the Colors first held a patriotic ceremony on Armistice Day in 1922. It is now adjusted to the nearest Sunday. This year is our 101st anniversary.

"Texas SAR Anniv."
commemorates the founding of the "Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution" on Dec. 8th, 1896. Mr. Ira Hobart Evans organized a small group of men in Galveston and became the 1st Texas SAR President.
His was National #2751 and Texas #1. More information can be found at texassar/evans.htm.

This year is our 127th anniversary.

"Bill of Rights Day"
is the commemorative day named for the collective name of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution as introduced by James Madison to the 1st U.S. Congress.
These amendments restrict government power as they place limitations to serve and protect the personal rights of liberty & property.
They guarantee a number of personal freedoms, limit the government's power in judicial & other proceedings, and reserve some powers to the states and the public.

This year is the 232nd anniversary.