Holidays

Learn about popular holidays celebrated in the United States

Learn about popular holidays like Valentine's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and more.

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April Factoids
April Factoids

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April 1-30 April is Earth Month Earth Month was established in April 1970 and is non-political. It is a month intended to develop momentum for a full year's worth of work on improving the environment...
A Segregated Military | Palmetto Scene

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B.S. Plair of Rock Hill, South Carolina, served for the Montford Point Marines in 1945, until he was honorably discharged in 1946. The Montford Point Marines were based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina...
Charles Pinckney Bio | Forgotten Founder
Charles Pinckney Bio | Forgotten Founder
Episode 17

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Charles Pinckney is one of the oldest and most historically distinguished names in South Carolina. Having arrived in America in 1692 Thomas Pinckney (Charles Pinckney's great grandfather) was a...
Historical Figures | Forgotten Founder
Historical Figures | Forgotten Founder
Episode 16

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Charles Pinckney (1757-1824) A co-signer of the Constitution who served as South Carolinas 37th Governor, and as a Senator and member of the House of Representatives. Pinckney's role in the...
Charles Pinckney Timeline | Forgotten Founder
Charles Pinckney Timeline | Forgotten Founder
Episode 15

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1757 Born in Charleston, SC 1780 Captured during siege of Charleston 1781 Freed 1784-1786 Delegate to Federal Constitutional Congress 1788 Married to Mary Eleanor Laurens 1789-1791 Governor of South...
Elizabeth Cady Stanton | Periscope
Elizabeth Cady Stanton | Periscope
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In 1848, Elizabeth Cady Stanton invited Lucretia Mott and a small group of women's rights supporters to her home in Seneca Falls, New York. There, they wrote one of the most important documents of the...
March Factoids
March Factoids

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March 1-31 March is Women's History Month During Women's History Month, women and the role that women have played during the past 200 years in the United States are recognized. It's also encouraged to...
February Factoids
February Factoids

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February 1-28 February is Black History Month Black History Month is celebrated every February to honor the achievements of African Americans who have shaped American history. The idea was started in...
January Factoids
January Factoids

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January 1-31 January is Mentor Month Mentoring.org recognizes January as Mentor Month to celebrate and honor those who sacrifice their time to curate and mold future generations. These mentors can be...