About Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
President George W. Bush proclaimed Sept. 11, 2002 as the first Patriot Day, a national day of mourning, and although it is not a national holiday, many cities and towns around the country hold ceremonies to remind the public to never forget those who were lost and to always remain vigilant.
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National Loyalty Day
National Loyalty Day was originally called Americanization Day and intended to remove the focus on May Day.
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Other Observances on September 11th 2021
Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day
Observed on the first Saturday after Labor Day to encourage nationwide citizen participation in the cleanup of federal lands.
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