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  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:89 FR 103625
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Wright Brothers Day, celebrated on December 17th, commemorates the pioneering achievements of Orville and Wilbur Wright, who completed the first sustained, controlled, and powered flight in 1903. The proclamation, issued by President Joseph R. Biden Jr., highlights the Wright brothers' legacy of innovation and their impact on American technological progress. It acknowledges the importance of continuing this spirit of ingenuity to address contemporary challenges such as climate change and technological advancements. The proclamation invites Americans to honor the Wright brothers through ceremonies and activities recognizing their contribution to history and exploration.

    Simple Explanation

    Every year on December 17th, people in the United States remember the Wright brothers, who were the first to fly an airplane long ago in 1903. This special day, announced by the President, reminds everyone how important it is to be creative and solve new problems, just like the Wright brothers did.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:89 FR 95077
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The document is a proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. declaring November 24 through November 30, 2024, as National Family Week. In this proclamation, he emphasizes the importance of family and highlights several efforts his administration has made to support American families. These efforts include economic recovery programs, investments in infrastructure, healthcare cost reductions, and legislative actions to protect marriage and reduce gun violence. The President invites Americans to celebrate this week with activities and ceremonies honoring the nation's families.

    Simple Explanation

    President Biden said that from November 24 to November 30, 2024, everyone should celebrate National Family Week, which is a special time to think about how important our families are and to do fun activities together to show how much we care about them.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 8755
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The document is a presidential proclamation by Donald J. Trump, designating January 27, 2025, as a National Day of Remembrance for the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz. It acknowledges the suffering and loss experienced during the Holocaust, specifically at the Auschwitz concentration camp. The proclamation honors the courage of survivors, reaffirms a commitment to educating future generations about these horrors, and emphasizes the need to fight against anti-Semitism. It calls on Americans to commemorate this day with various observances.

    Simple Explanation

    The president said that on January 27, 2025, everyone should remember a very sad time in history called the Holocaust, where many people suffered. He wants everyone to honor the brave people who survived and learn how to be kind and stop bad things like that from happening again.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 6797
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The proclamation by President Donald J. Trump designates January 24 to January 30, 2021, as National School Choice Week. It emphasizes the administration's commitment to educational reform by advocating for school choice, allowing families to choose the best educational settings for their children, regardless of economic status. The proclamation highlights the need for legislation to support educational freedom and scholarship programs, aiming to address educational inequity and provide equal opportunities for all students in the United States.

    Simple Explanation

    President Trump said there was a special week for choosing schools, from January 24 to January 30, 2021, where families could think about which school they wanted their kids to attend. He wanted to make it easier for everyone to pick the best school, even for families who don't have a lot of money, but how this would work was a little unclear.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 9107
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    In Proclamation 10892, President Donald J. Trump declares February 2025 as American Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. The proclamation highlights the progress made in medicine and technology to combat heart disease and emphasizes the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles to prevent it. The President also urges Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on February 7, 2025, to show support for the fight against heart disease. This annual proclamation aligns with a Congressional request to recognize February as American Heart Month.

    Simple Explanation

    In February 2025, President Trump announced a special month called American Heart Month to help everyone learn about staying healthy and fighting heart disease, which is the biggest cause of people getting very sick or dying in America. He also encouraged everyone to wear red on February 7th to show they care about heart health.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 9505
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The document is a Presidential Proclamation by Donald J. Trump, declaring February 9, 2025, as Gulf of America Day. This follows an Executive Order changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America to honor its importance to the United States. The proclamation invites public officials and citizens to celebrate this day with appropriate events and activities. It emphasizes restoring American pride by acknowledging historical significance.

    Simple Explanation

    In a special announcement, the President said that February 9, 2025, is now called "Gulf of America Day" because the name of the Gulf of Mexico changed to the Gulf of America, and everyone should celebrate it.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 13263
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    In a proclamation dated March 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump declared March 18 as National Agriculture Day. This day honors the vital role that farmers and agricultural workers play in the United States, acknowledging their contribution to providing food, clothing, and fuel. The proclamation highlights the dedication and hard work of those in the agriculture sector and emphasizes the importance of empowering them to ensure America's future prosperity. It calls on Americans to recognize agriculture's impact on daily life and express gratitude for the efforts of farmers and ranchers.

    Simple Explanation

    President Trump declared March 18 as a special day to say "thank you" to farmers who help provide food, clothes, and fuel for everyone. But, there seems to be a mix-up since he wasn't the President on that date in 2025.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 13827
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, issued a proclamation recognizing March 25, 2025, as Greek Independence Day, a celebration of both Greek and American democracy. This day commemorates the Greek struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire, which began on March 25, 1821. The proclamation highlights the historical and cultural ties between Greece and the United States, emphasizing shared values of democracy and freedom. It also notes the strategic partnership between the two countries, particularly in areas like defense and diplomacy.

    Simple Explanation

    The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, declared March 25, 2025, as Greek Independence Day to celebrate when Greece started fighting for its freedom from a long time ago, and to remind everyone of how Greece and the U.S. work together as friends who care about freedom and democracy.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 8233
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    On January 20, 2025, a proclamation was made by the President ordering that the flag of the United States be flown at full-staff to honor Inauguration Day. This applies to the White House, public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and embassies both within the United States and abroad. After Inauguration Day, the flag will return to half-staff to continue mourning the late President James Earl Carter, Jr., as previously directed. This action reflects the importance of Inauguration Day and pays respect to the memory of a former leader.

    Simple Explanation

    On January 20, 2025, the President said that all American flags should fly high to celebrate when the new leader starts their job. After that day, flags will go back down halfway to remember the past President, Jimmy Carter, who passed away.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 6795
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    In a proclamation issued on January 17, 2021, President Donald J. Trump declared January 22, 2021, as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. He emphasized the value of every human life, including the unborn, and recounted his administration's actions to protect life through policies such as the Mexico City Policy and support for pro-life measures. The proclamation called for continued efforts to protect the unborn, support adoption and foster care, and urged Congress to pass legislation against late-term abortion. The President also highlighted the role of individuals and communities in fostering a culture of life where every person is respected and cherished.

    Simple Explanation

    On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, the President said that every person's life is important, including babies before they're born, and he wanted people and Congress to help protect these babies and think about adoption too. He shared some things he did to support this idea but didn't talk about other opinions or what it might cost.

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