National Loyalty Day
National Loyalty Day commemorates American independence and is set aside for the reaffirmation of allegiance to the United States and the recognition of American freedom's roots on May 1st.
Every US President since 1955 has set the date for May 1st. Whether they want Americans to raise the flags, pray, or reflect on their roots, each of them acknowledges that the nation must be united in our basic ideals. Their messages emphasize loyalty and liberty in equal measure, particularly those who serve in the military. Although the messages may differ on certain topics, the main messages remain the same.
How to celebrate #nationalloyaltyday
In many ways, you can participate in the day.
- Participate in civic activities
- Take part in the political process Take part in the political process Take part in the political process
- Educate yourself on local, state, and national issues
- Exercise your right to vote
- Attend veteran functions and memorial services
- Learn about your ancestry. Learn about your roots
- Organize an event
To demonstrate your allegiance to American freedom, use #NationalLoyaltyDay on Twitter to highlight your devotion to American freedom.
History has shown that the national loyalty day was the first in national loyalty day
The holiday counterbalanced the Communist celebration of Labor Day on May Day, which was first observed in 1921 as Americanization Day. The day was declared a national holiday on July 18, 1958, 1958, U.S. Congress (Public Law 85-529) made the day an official holiday. President Dwight D. Eisenhower announced May 1, 1959, the first official commemoration of Loyalty Day. Every President has commemorated the day with a formal proclamation each year since its inception as a legal holiday in 1958.
