Search Results: keywords:"u.s. history"

  • H. RES. 1392 — Recognizing the significance of Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month in August as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to the history of the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:197

    H. RES. 1392 recognizes August as "Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month" and highlights the important contributions of Mexican Americans to U.S. history. The resolution emphasizes the empowerment of the Chicano/Chicana identity, notes historical achievements in civil rights, innovation, and...

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    H. RES. 1392 wants people to celebrate Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month in August to honor the amazing things Mexican Americans have done in the United States, but it doesn't say how to pay for or plan the celebrations, so some places might do things differently.

  • H. RES. 1026 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:404

    H. RES. 1026 is a resolution in the United States House of Representatives that supports the goals and ideals of Black History Month. It recognizes the significant impact African Americans have had in U.S. history and specifically honors the African-American recipients of the...

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    H. RES. 1026 is like a big thank-you card from the government that honors and celebrates Black History Month and says a special "thank you" to brave African-American soldiers who won a special award called the Congressional Medal of Honor for being really courageous in the military.

  • S. RES. 756 — Designating June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth Independence Day in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:420

    The resolution, S. RES. 756, designates June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of the date in 1865 when enslaved people in the Southwestern United States learned of their freedom, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It acknowledges the...

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    The bill says that June 19, 2024, will be called "Juneteenth Independence Day" to celebrate when the last enslaved people in the American Southwest were told they were free in 1865. It's a special day to remember and learn about African-American freedom and culture.

  • H. RES. 1333 — Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:206

    H. RES. 1333 recognizes the importance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month in the United States. The resolution highlights the significant contributions of Caribbean Americans to the country's history and culture in areas such as the arts, politics, and social movements. It...

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    H. RES. 1333 is a paper from Congress that says June is a special month to celebrate Caribbean Americans and all the amazing things they do, like art and helping others. It wants everyone to have fun and learn about the different cultures they bring to America!

  • H. RES. 1040 — Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black History Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:423

    H. RES. 1040 recognizes and celebrates the significance of Black History Month. It highlights the theme for 2024, "African Americans and the Arts," which honors the contributions of African Americans to various artistic and cultural fields. The resolution acknowledges the historical influence...

    Simple Explanation

    In February, there is a special time called Black History Month to learn about and celebrate the amazing things that Black people have done in arts like music, movies, and painting. This year, the focus is on how talented Black artists have made the world more colorful and exciting through their creations.