Special Observances

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2021 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAYTheme: Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off!

The observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. was established byPublic Law 98-144. This national day of service is celebrated on the third Monday in January. The theme for this event does not change each year.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day News Release DMOC Memo on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute

Nobel Prize Organization (Biography)

The King Center

Department of Defense Education Activity Calendar

This link contains previous posters and support products forprevious years as available. As new products are developed they will appear for that year so you may not see every product for every year. Products are either undated or editable so they can be used for any observance year as desired.

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The observance of African American / Black History Month was established byPublic Law 99-244. This observance runs through the month of February and celebrates the contributions of African Americans to our nation. The theme for this event changes each year.

Black History Month News Release DMOC Memo on 2021 Black History Month

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Portrait on Blacks in the Government

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The observance recognizing women's contributions was established byPublic Law 100-9. This observance runs through the month of March and celebrates the struggles and achievements of women throughout the history of the United States. The theme for this event changes each year. Three posters are available in the World War II series. Chose any or all for your observance event.

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Experiencing War - Women of Four Wars

Library of Congress

National Park Service

National Women's History Museum

National Women's History Project

Powers of Persuasion - Women's Posters

Women in Military Service for America Memorial

Women in the U.S. Army

Department of Defense Education Activity Calendar

Documents

Memorandum - 2018 DOD Women's History Month Observance

Women's Demographic Data

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The U.S. Congress established Days of Remembrance as the nation's annual commemoration of the Holocaust.

Public Law 96-388established the United States Holocaust Memorial Council and authorizes the actions of the council. Each year the President of the United States also issues aPresidential Proclamationfor the observance.

The dates for Days of Remembrance and Holocaust Remembrance Day vary each year according to the Hebrew calendar.

For more details please seeDays of Remembrance Frequently Asked Questions.

Days of Remembrance & Holocaust Remembrance Day News Release DMOC Memo on Days of Remembrance

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American Jewish Historical Society

Anti-Defamation League

Jewish American Heritage Month

Jewish War Veterans

National Museum of American Jewish Military History

Planning Observances for Military Audiences

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Free Planning Resource from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum:To assist you in planning yourobservance for theHolocaust Days of Remembrance, the Museum has created a new resource containing a two-disc CD and DVD set filled with advice and ready-to-use resources for organizing civic, military, and interfaith observances. This resource is free and can be obtained by completing and submitting an order form (click here for form).

Department of Defense Education Activity Calendar

Documents

Memorandum - 2018 DOD Days of Remembrance Observance

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The observance recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month was established byTitle 36, U.S. Code, Section 102. This observance runs through the month of May and celebrates the service and sacrifices of Asian/Pacific Islanders throughout the United States. The theme for this event changes each year.

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month News Release DMOC Memo on Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Asian Nation

Asian Pacific American Heritage Association

Asian Pacific Islanders in the US Army

Federal Asian Pacific American Council

National Museum of American History

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