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HISTORY


The holiday was first celebrated in the , which was celebrated as a Communist holiday.

Loyalty Day is celebrated with Parade s and Ceremonies in communities across the United States, although many people in the United States remain unaware of it. Although a legal holiday, it is not a Federal Holiday .

It was made an official holiday by the on July 15 , 1958 . Eisenhower's signing statement


LEGAL DEFINITION


Loyalty Day is defined as follows in :

  • (a) Designation.— May 1 is Loyalty Day.

  • (b) Purpose.— Loyalty Day is a special day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.

  • (c) Proclamation.— The President is requested to issue a proclamation—

  • --- (1) calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Loyalty Day; and

  • --- (2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Loyalty Day with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other suitable places.



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