Month Calendar For United States Holidays November 2018
- National Family Caregivers Month[pro]: National Family Caregivers Month is a time designed to making sure our selfless caregivers have the support they need to maintain their own well-being and that of those they love. According to the Presidential Proclamation,
Day in and day out, selfless and loving Americans provide care and support to family members and friends in need. They are parents, spouses, children, siblings, relatives, and neighbors who uphold their unwavering commitment to ensure the lives of their loved ones shine bright with health, safety, and dignity. [...] Not only this month, but every month, let us work alongside our Nation's caregivers and make certain they are able to provide the best possible care for their loved ones for as long as necessary.
- National College Application Month[pro]: This month is designed to encourage all students to take control of their own destiny by applying to continue their education beyond high school and to let them know that no matter where they come from or who they are there is an opportunity for them. According to the Presidential Proclamation,
Applying to college is hard work, but it is only the beginning of a journey that requires persistence and focus. A college degree unlocks pathways to opportunity;it prepares today's students for the jobs of the future and is a requirement for the educated workforce and informed citizenry our country needs to create growth, bolster our economy, and strengthen our democracy. That is why as a Nation, we must lift up our students, help them achieve their greatest potential, and work together toward an important goal: to lead the world in college completion.
- National Alzheimer's Disease Month[pro]: This month we reflect on the challenges posed by Alzheimer's disease and the more than 5 million people in the United States who live with Alzheimer's and the caregivers who help them age with dignity. According to the Presidential Proclamation,
During National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, we join with researchers, health care providers, and patient advocates across our country to lift up all those who are battling this disease every day. As we come together to raise awareness about Alzheimer's, we honor the individuals who lost their lives to it, as well as the devotion and selflessness of the millions of caregivers who endure the financial and emotional strains of this disease.
- National Native American Heritage Month[pro]: This month we reflect on the history and the contributions made by Native Americans since long before the founding of the United States. According to the Presidential Proclamation,
This month, let us reaffirm our responsibility to ensure each generation is defined by a greater sense of opportunity than the last, and let us pledge to maintain our strong relationship with tribal nations across America. By keeping this commitment, and by endeavoring to shape a future in which every citizen has the chance to build a life worthy of their hopes and dreams, we can ensure that ours is a country that is true to our spirit and to our enduring promise as a land where all things are possible for all people.
- National Entrepreneurship Month[pro]: This month is meant to recognize the grit and determination of American inventors and innovators and their many contributions to the United States. This month also serves as a platform to reaffirm the country#&39;s commitment to support entrepreneurs as they develop the products, services, and ideas of tomorrow. According to the Presidential Proclamation,
Since our Nation's founding, our progress has been fueled by an inherent sense of purpose and ingenuity in our people. Americans have more opportunities now than ever before to carry forward this legacy -- to create something, to raise capital in creative ways, and to pursue aspirations. During National Entrepreneurship Month, we revisit our roots as a country of dreamers and doers, and we celebrate and support the next generation of American entrepreneurs.
- Military Family Month[pro]: During this month, military families are recognized for their extraordinary service to the Unites States. According to the Presidential Proclamation,
America endures because of the men, women, and families who serve and sacrifice to defend our Nation and protect the ideals we hold dear. This month, and in the months to come, let us show our enduring gratitude to military families and their loved ones in uniform for contributing to our Nation's legacy as a beacon of hope and liberty. Their courage serves as a model of character and distinction, and their devotion to our country must be met with the recognition it deserves.
The following is a compilation of American federal holidays, federal observances, state holidays and other common patriotic and national observances and commemorations that apply to the United States during november 2018: