USAJulia - Maria Finková, V7A

Jiří Orten Grammar School

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

• 3rd Monday of January

• relatively new federal holiday

• it celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

• non essential government departments are closed

• schools teach their pupils about MLK

''We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.''

- Martin Luther King

FLAG DAY

• 14th of June

• no public holiday

• celebrated to honor the flag

• displaying the flag, ceremonies, musical salutes, quizzes...

''And let us never forget that honoring our flag, we honor the American men and women who have courageously fought and died for it..''

-President Ronald Reagan

THE INDEPENDENCE DAY

• 4th of July

• federal holiday

• 1776 - declaration of independence

• celebrating the positive aspects of the US

• family celebrations, sporting events, swimming activities, eating competitions..

"I believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival,"

- John Adams

THE PATRIOT'S DAY

• 3rd Monday of April

• not a federal public holiday

• many schools are closed for the spring break

• 1775 - battles of Lexington and Concord

• re-enactments of the battles, Lectures, concerts and road races

VETERAN'S DAY

• 11th of November

• parades, church services, a period of silence,

• honor and thank all military personnel

''The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.''

- Jeff Miller