Special Observances
Posted By admin on December 16, 2021
2021 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAYTheme: Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off!
The observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. was established byPublic Law 98-144. This national day of service is celebrated on the third Monday in January. The theme for this event does not change each year.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day News Release DMOC Memo on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute
Nobel Prize Organization (Biography)
The King Center
Department of Defense Education Activity Calendar
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The observance of African American / Black History Month was established byPublic Law 99-244. This observance runs through the month of February and celebrates the contributions of African Americans to our nation. The theme for this event changes each year.
Black History Month News Release DMOC Memo on 2021 Black History Month
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The observance recognizing women's contributions was established byPublic Law 100-9. This observance runs through the month of March and celebrates the struggles and achievements of women throughout the history of the United States. The theme for this event changes each year. Three posters are available in the World War II series. Chose any or all for your observance event.
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Experiencing War - Women of Four Wars
Library of Congress
National Park Service
National Women's History Museum
National Women's History Project
Powers of Persuasion - Women's Posters
Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Women in the U.S. Army
Department of Defense Education Activity Calendar
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Memorandum - 2018 DOD Women's History Month Observance
Women's Demographic Data
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The U.S. Congress established Days of Remembrance as the nation's annual commemoration of the Holocaust.
Public Law 96-388established the United States Holocaust Memorial Council and authorizes the actions of the council. Each year the President of the United States also issues aPresidential Proclamationfor the observance.
The dates for Days of Remembrance and Holocaust Remembrance Day vary each year according to the Hebrew calendar.
For more details please seeDays of Remembrance Frequently Asked Questions.
Days of Remembrance & Holocaust Remembrance Day News Release DMOC Memo on Days of Remembrance
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American Jewish Historical Society
Anti-Defamation League
Jewish American Heritage Month
Jewish War Veterans
National Museum of American Jewish Military History
Planning Observances for Military Audiences
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Free Planning Resource from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum:To assist you in planning yourobservance for theHolocaust Days of Remembrance, the Museum has created a new resource containing a two-disc CD and DVD set filled with advice and ready-to-use resources for organizing civic, military, and interfaith observances. This resource is free and can be obtained by completing and submitting an order form (click here for form).
Department of Defense Education Activity Calendar
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Memorandum - 2018 DOD Days of Remembrance Observance
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The observance recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month was established byTitle 36, U.S. Code, Section 102. This observance runs through the month of May and celebrates the service and sacrifices of Asian/Pacific Islanders throughout the United States. The theme for this event changes each year.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month News Release DMOC Memo on Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Asian Pacific Islanders in the US Army
Federal Asian Pacific American Council
National Museum of American History
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