About Women Veterans Day
Texas Senate Bill 805 passed in 2017, and it officially made June 12 "Women Veterans Day". Texas has more women veterans than any other state, with more than 170,000 women veterans.
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day
A day to remember the sacrifices of the nine million Americans who served in the Vietnam War.
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National K9 Veterans Day
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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National Medal of Honor Day
This date was chosen because the first Medal of Honor was presented on March 25, 1863, during the Civil War.
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Other Observances on June 12th 2021
Lovers' Day
❤️ This Brazilian equivalent of Valentine's Day comes from Portugal and is linked to Saint Anthony.
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National Loving Day
Loving Day is an unofficial national holiday that, much like its name, revolves around affection and strong relationships, but its history is more deeply rooted in not-so-distant racism and segregation in the United States.
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