NATIONAL LOYALTY DAY – May 1
Mon May 1st

National Loyalty Day

National Loyalty Day commemorates American independence and is set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and the recognition of American freedom's roots on May 1st.

Every president since 1955 has set the date for May 1st. Each of them, whether they want Americans to raise the flags, pray, or reflect on their roots, they all agree that the country must be united in our basic ideals. Both veterans and freedom are represented in equal measure, particularly those who serve in the military. Although the messages may differ on certain topics, the main messages remain the same.

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You can participate in the day in a variety of ways.

  • Participation in civic activities is encouraged
  • Take part in the political process
  • Educate yourself on local, state, and national issues
  • Exercise your right to vote
  • Attend veteran events and memorial services
  • Learn more about your ancestry
  • Organize an event

To demonstrate your adherence to American freedom, use #NationalLoyaltyDay on Twitter to highlight your allegiance to American freedom.

The national loyalty day is the longest in national loyalty day history

The holiday counterbalanced the Communist celebration of Labour Day on May Day, which was first observed on 1921 as Americanization Day. The day was officially recognized on July 18, 1958, 1958, U.S. Congress (Public Law 85-529) made the day a national holiday. President Dwight D. Eisenhower announced May 1, 1959, the first official commemoration of Loyalty Day... Every President has commemorated the day as a legal holiday in 1958.