Bibliograph

Patriotic holidays of the United States, an introduction to the history, symbols, and traditions behind the major holidays and days of observance, by Helene Henderson ; foreword by Matthew Dennis

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Patriotic holidays of the United States, an introduction to the history, symbols, and traditions behind the major holidays and days of observance, by Helene Henderson ; foreword by Matthew Dennis

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-385) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Patriotic holidays of the United States

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

61479518

Responsibility statement

by Helene Henderson ; foreword by Matthew Dennis

Sub title

an introduction to the history, symbols, and traditions behind the major holidays and days of observance

Summary

"Provides information about the history and celebration of American patriotic holidays and days of observance. Features include narrative overviews, primary source documents, chronology, and print and web sources for further study"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Chronologies -- Patriotism in the United States : an introduction to American patriotism, holidays, government, political parties, national symbols, and mottoes -- Armed Forces Day -- Citizenship Day -- Columbus Day -- Election Day and Inauguration Day -- Emancipation Day and Juneteenth -- Flag Day -- Independence Day -- Labor Day -- Martin Luther King Jr. birthday -- Memorial Day -- National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day -- Patriot Day (September 11) -- Thanksgiving -- Veterans Day -- Washington's birthday (Presidents' Day) -- Appendix: Primary sources

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