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		Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans' Day are four distinctly American tributes to liberties, freedom and democracy, commemorated by a holiday in the United States.
		For New Englanders, Patriots' Day remains the quintessential observance: the anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolutionary War with skirmishes between British troops and the Minute Men of Concord and Lexington, Massachusetts, and preceded by Paul Revere's famous Midnight Ride.
		Originally celebrated on April 19, Patriots' Day was moved to the third Monday of April in 1969.
	www.bostonmarathon.org /BostonMarathon/PatriotsDay.asp (396 words)

	Patriot Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		as the day is intended as a memorial to the victims of a terrorist attack and arguably has nothing to do with patriotism or patriots.
		This day of observance should not be (but often is) confused with Patriots' Day, a holiday celebrated primarily in Massachusetts and Maine that commemorates the Battle of Lexington and Concord during the Revolutionary War.
		Patriots died in the Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777, so this could be an additional source of confusion with Patriots' Day.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Patriot_Day (528 words)

	Patriot Day Observance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Patriots Day is a day to remember and honor them along with those who perished in Pennsylvania and New York, and to celebrate their lives and their legacies.
		A patriot so reveres the ideals of his home country that he is willing to lay down his life to ensure that those ideals endure.
		Throughout our history, from the earliest days of our nation up to the present time, America has been blessed with patriots, men and women willing to give of themselves that this nation, and the freedom upon which it was founded, might live.
	www.defenselink.mil /speeches/2003/sp20030911-secdef0445.html (1231 words)

	American Experience \| Patriots Day \| People & Events \| PBS
		Patriots Day is a state holiday in Massachusetts and Maine, and some communities organize large celebrations.
		After a long day of physical theater, carrying equipment and staying alert and focused on gun safety, minute man Jim Roberts knew he would not see the first broadcast of the film Patriot's Day on American Experience that night.
		While some schedule their parades for the state's official holiday (the third Monday of April), others make sure the 19th is the day they are mobilized, even if they have to take vacation or "sick" days from work.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/amex/patriotsday/peopleevents/e_reenacting.html (655 words)

	Patriot Day
		Since that day, we have seen the greatness of America further demonstrated in the courage of our brave men and women in uniform who have served and sacrificed in Afghanistan, in Iraq, and around the world to advance freedom and prevent terrorist attacks on America.
		This Patriot Day, we hold steady to this task.
		I also call upon the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day.
	www.ushistory.org /betsy/more/patriotday.htm (369 words)

	Colonial Flags - Learn: PATRIOT DAY
		State and local governments and the people of the United States are asked to observe Patriot Day with the appropriate programs and activities to honor the individuals who lost their lives as a result of terrorist attacks on that date in 2001.
		The day has also been designated as a day that the U.S. flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sundown, not just until noon as is done on Memorial Day.
		Patriot Day should not be confused with Patriot's Day, a regional holiday celebrated in New England on the third Monday in April, which commemorates Paul Revere's ride and the battle of Lexington and Concord during the Revolutionary War.
	www.colonialflag.com /article.php?article_id=24 (310 words)

	Patriot Day
		On this day, the President directs that the flag of the United States be flown at half-mast and displayed from individual American homes, at the White House, and on all U.S. government buildings and establishments, home and abroad.
		Specifically, many object to the naming of the day as 'Patriot Day', as the day is intended as a memorial to the victims of a terrorist attack and arguably has nothing to do with patriotism or patriots.
		This day of observance should not be confused with Patriot's Day, a holiday celebrated primarily in Massachusetts that commemorates the Battle of Lexington and Concord during the Revolutionary War.
	www.shiningrise.com /usa/patriot-day.htm (308 words)

	Patriot Day Gift Ideas at GiftIdeasPlus.com
		In memory of that day, Patriot day was proclaimed to be national holiday for September 11th of each year.
		Since that day, we have come together and help rebuild that which was destroyed including the rebuilding of lower Manhattan, which commenced the construction of its new tower on July 4th of 2004.
		Patriot Day, 2002 (White House): President Bush's official proclamation of this holiday.
	www.giftideasplus.com /holiday_amer_patriotday.htm (241 words)

	The Angry Liberal - "Patriot Day:" The New Republican Holiday
		The September 11 attack was a national tragedy involving terrorism, the appalling loss of civilian life, and acts of heroism by police, firefighters, and others on the ground and in the air.
		By using the name "Patriot Day" for the September 11 remembrance, Republicans will be overshadowing the real "Patriot's Day," as well as drawing attention away from the victims and the heroes of September 11.
		"Patriot Day" is a plagiarized, inappropriately named, non-substantive, non-holiday, signed into non-law by the non-patriotic, non-elected non-president.
	www.theangryliberal.com /12-20-01.htm (659 words)

	Patriots' Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Patriots' Day (sometimes spelled Patriot's Day or without the apostrophe) is a civic holiday in the U.S. states of Massachusetts and Maine (once part of Massachusetts), and a public school observance day in Wisconsin.
		Occasionally Tax Day falls on this day, causing the tax deadline to be extended by a day for the residents of Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, and the District of Columbia.
		This is because the IRS processing center for these areas is located in Andover, Massachusetts, and is closed on Patriots' Day.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Patriot's_Day (255 words)

	September 11 is Patriot Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		To most it is a day of remembrance of those who died in the 9-11 attack, our first responders, and those who have served in the armed forces since the attack.
		In Franklin, the people consider Patriot Day to also be a celebration honoring those who have fought and paid the premium price in the war on terror in Afghanistan and Iraq.
		Lakewood's Patriot Day Concert allows residents, community groups, fire fighters, sheriff's deputies, and civic leaders to gather in the grove next to the Lakewood Youth Center to celebrate the spirit of America and its commitment to defeat the forces of terror.
	www.talkingproud.us /Culture090904.html (2687 words)

	Patriot Day
		As part of this resolution, the flag at the Bourbon County Courthouse will be flown at half-staff and the Commissioners encourage all Bourbon Countians to observe a moment of silence, in memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
		THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing board of County Commissioners of Bourbon County, Kansas, declares September 11, 2002 Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001.
		BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the governing board of County Commissioners of Bourbon County, Kansas, will display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks.
	www.bourboncountyks.org /patriot_day.htm (262 words)

	Urban Legends Reference Pages: Patriot Day
		Patriot Day is a day designated for honoring the memories of those who lost their lives as a result of the
		Patriot Day was created as a discretionary day of remembrance by a unanimously-approved resolution passed in the House of Representatives on
		Patriot Day has also been observed in Canada, with the Prime Minister ordering flags on Parliament Hill and at Canadian diplomatic missions in the United States to be flown at half-staff, and some provincial offices opting to lower their flags to half-staff as well.
	www.snopes.com /holidays/patriotday/patriotday.asp (274 words)

	Patriot Day definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
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		day commemorating 2001 terrorist attacks: in the United States, a day commemorating those who were killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States.September 11.
	encarta.msn.com /dictionary_701708563/Patriot_Day.html (92 words)

	Comments on 19745 \| MetaFilter
		Though obviously a patriot is merely someone who loves their country, the sort of patriotism that comes to mind when I hear Bush deploy it brings to mind a very narrowly defined, right-wing version (ie, a patriot is also Republican, Christian, hawkish, etc).
		Patriot’s day is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard of.
		I know people who lost family members that day, and I'd bet my bottom dollar that the idea of a holiday being set aside to commemorate their death, called "Patriot's Day" no less, would not be welcomed.
	www.metafilter.com /mefi/19745 (5290 words)

	NHS - Patriot Day - September 11, 2002 - nederlandbulldogs.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The people of the United States are to observe a moment of silence on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001.
		Nederland High School observed September 11, 2002 with events planned throughout the day to remember those who lost their lives the previous year, and those who sacrificed themselves to save others after the terrorist attacks on America.
		A door decorating contest was held to promote pride and patriotism during this week.
	www.nederland.k12.tx.us /nhs/nhs-patriotday.htm (294 words)

	ReadWriteThink: September 11, 2006: Patriot Day is celebrated today on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 2001.
		ReadWriteThink: September 11, 2006: Patriot Day is celebrated today on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 2001.
		On this day, the proclamation asks that flags be flown at half-mast and that the day be marked by ceremonies, candlelight vigils, and other remembrance services.
		Patriot Day is celebrated today on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 2001.
	www.readwritethink.org /calendar/calendar_day.asp?id=291 (580 words)

	K9NSP: Patriot Day: Return to Duty
		This year Storm and I were again honored, and privileged, to have been invited to participate as part as the color guard.
		Despite being a little excited upon arrival, Storm seemed to remember being there last year; and he seemed to remember exactly what it was that he was supposed to do.
		This was Storms first day back on duty in nearly 6 months.
	www.k9nsp.com /patriot_day_return_to_duty.shtml (193 words)

	President Proclaims Sept. 11 Patriot Day
		The president called on Americans to fly the flag at half-staff from their homes that day and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m.
		On this first observance of Patriot Day, we remember and honor those who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
		As we mark the first anniversary of that tragic day, we remember their sacrifice; and we commit ourselves to honoring their memory by pursuing peace and justice in the world and security at home.
	www.ed.gov /news/pressreleases/2002/09/09052002b.html (645 words)

	Patriot Day
		But I can also remember a time during World War II when I was in grade school, I won a prize for writing an essay (my first op ed piece) on âWhy I am Glad to Be an American.â Some of my classmates muttered that my big sister must have written it; she hadnât.
		Today, patriotism has become a contentious issue between conservatives and liberalsâ”both of whom claim they are the REAL patriots.
		Because both parties are trying to confirm their patriotism, the Democrats (who have a way of appearing more international than national to some critics) made absolutely sure that there were no troublesome and contentious demonstrators at their convention.
	www.globalthink.net /global/dsparticle.cfm?ArticleID=151 (890 words)

	-:¦:- September-11th.us - September 11th Patriot Day - Patriot Day Sept. 11th
		No matter how bad you want to forget it, you will always remember where you were on that day.
		You will always remember that day asking yourself "Please god, is this over yet?".
		Over 500 pictures capturing events of that day and the days after.
	www.september-11th.us (488 words)

	CNN.com - Bush proclaims September 11 'Patriot Day' - September 5, 2002
		He encouraged people to fly the flag at half-staff that day, and observe a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m.
		The president praised the first responders who "gave their all" to save others, members of the armed forces who are pursuing the war on terrorism, and all those who "answered the call" and have volunteered.
		Congress approved a joint resolution December 18 authorizing the president to designate September 11 of each year as Patriot Day.
	www.cnn.com /2002/ALLPOLITICS/09/05/ar911.patriot.day/index.html (295 words)

	Citizenship Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		In 1939, Randolph Hearst gave the day national prominence through his chain of daily newspapers when a movement to recognize new citizens begun.
		On February 29, 1952, President Harry Truman signed a bill establishing September 17 as Citizenship Day replacing the May observance and moving the date to the one on which the U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787.
		The choice of September 17 for this observance commemorates the events of September 17, 1787 when the United States Constitution was singed by delegates from 12 states at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
	www.patriotism.org /citizenship (186 words)

	Don't Call It 'Patriot Day' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		April 19, 1775, was the day that the British (in a classic government gun-control gambit) attacked their own citizens at Lexington and Concord Massachusetts.
		It is patriotic to support him insofar as he efficiently serves the country.
		However, it would be an "inefficiency" to dishonor those patriots who "with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence," pledged "to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor," by misappropriating the name of THEIR day of remembrance with a contemporary politically correct alternative.
	www.newsmax.com /archives/articles/2002/9/8/151943.shtml (853 words)

	Lakewood Website - Patriot Day September 11
		A Patriot Day concert and memorial event have become Lakewood traditions since 2001, when Congress created a national day of remembrance for the victims of 9/11.
		Lakewood’s Patriot Day Concert brings together residents, community groups, fire fighters, sheriff’s deputies, and civic leaders in the grove next to the Lakewood Youth Center to celebrate the American spirit and our commitment to defeat the forces of terror say city officials.
		As with the city’s summertime concert series at Del Valle Park, those attending Lakewood’s Patriot Day Concert are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating.
	www.lakewoodcity.org /eservices/emagazine_archive/08_2005_patriot_day.asp (384 words)

	911 Declared a National Day of Mourning, September 11,Patriot Day, Sept. 11, Flag Ettiquette (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		On Patriot Day The Flag should be flown at half mast from sunrise to sunset.
		Patriotism is defined differently depending on your point of view.
		One of the basic principles represented by this fluttering symbol is that our nation is indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
	www.anchorflagpole.com /911.htm (273 words)

	neighborhoods.net: Patriots Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		This year, Patriots Day is April 20 - except in Concord, where they'll celebrate it on the real day: April 19.
		On Patriots Day, troops of Minutemen assemble at dawn in Concord and surrounding towns to recreate the "line of march" to the Old North Bridge, Emerson's "rude bridge," where they face off in a gunbattle with a troop of Redcoats.
		That's when that famous light was set in Boston's Old North Church to signal to Paul Revere and others that the British were on the move to capture an arms cache in Concord, some 15 miles to the west.
	world.std.com /~adamg/patriotsday.html (500 words)

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