Celebrate…Loyalty Day!
May, 1, 2010
Loyalty Day is an opportunity to express and reaffirm our loyalty to our country.
In proclaiming this day, President George W. Bush wrote:
“We express allegiance to our Nation and its founding ideals, we resolve to ensure that the blessings of liberty endure and extend for generations to come.”
But, this day did not start with George Bush’ proclamation.
It dates back to the 1920’s.
On Loyalty Day, we reaffirm our allegiance to our country and resolve to uphold the vision of our Forefathers. We should also take a moment to appreciate the members of our armed forces who are displaying the ultimate in loyalty and service to protect our freedoms, and liberty, and our way of life.
Origin of Loyalty Day:
Loyalty Day was first celebrated in the 1920’s.
Communisim was on the rise, and feared in America. At the time, May Day (May 1st) was percieved by some as a Communist holiday. In a sense, Loyalty Day was intended to counter this.
The U.S. Congress made ths an official holiday on July 18, 1958 with the signing of Public Law 85-529. Then President Dwight D. Eisenhower, proclaimed May 1, 1959 the first official observance of Loyalty Day.
A Celebration of Women
wishes One & All of
Our Fellow Americans
A Happy Loyalty Day!
