National Armed Forces Day

About National Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is a day of paying tribute to and honoring members of the military. In the United States it is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in May. The day was created in 1949 to replace and unify formerly separate celebration days for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. However, within the respective services the separate days are still observed. Armed Forces Day is not a public holiday in the United States.

4Mar

National Hug a G.I. Day

• Military
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hug a G.I. Day

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13Mar

National K9 Veterans Day

• Military
• USA

Military dogs play an important role in many operations, and March 13th is a day top recognize and remember the contribution they make.

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18Mar

National Supreme Sacrifice Day

• Military
• USA

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25Mar

National Medal of Honor Day

• Military
• USA

This date was chosen because the first Medal of Honor was presented on March 25, 1863, during the Civil War.

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Colorado Public Lands Day

• Nature
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Colorado Public Lands Day

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National Learn to Swim Day

• Sports
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Learn to Swim Day

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National Pizza Party Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pizza Party Day

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National American Red Cross Founder’s Day

• Charity
• USA

The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton on May 21st 1881.

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