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May 2013
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
  World Press Freedom Day
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
  Cinco de Mayo: Mexican
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
  International Day of Families
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
  Sittende Mai: Norwegian Independence Day
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
  World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
  African Liberation Day
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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  National Older Americans Month
  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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Wed - May 01 -- Fri - May 31
   National Older Americans Month
The theme for 2012 is "Never Too Old to Play"

This is a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the older adults in our communities. Since 1963, communities across the nation have come together to celebrate Older Americans Month—a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to recognizing the contributions and achievements of older Americans.

A meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens resulted in President John F. Kennedy designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month, encouraging the nation to pay tribute in some way to older people across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter’s proclamation changed the name to Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate those 65 and older through ceremonies, events and public recognition.
Wed - May 01 -- Fri - May 31
   Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month—a celebration of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
Fri - May 03
   World Press Freedom Day
The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression. This Day exists to recognize the sacrifices made in the struggle for freedom of the press and to put pressure on the numerous countries that continue to deny their citizens this basic human right.
Sun - May 05
   Cinco de Mayo: Mexican
("The Fifth of May" in Spanish) is a national holiday in Mexico which is also widely celebrated in the United States. It commemorates the victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza over the French occupational forces in the Battle of Puebla on 05 May 1862.
Wed - May 15
   International Day of Families
The International Day of Families, on May 15, is an occasion to reflect on the work started during 1994 and to celebrate the importance of families, people, societies and cultures around the world. It has been held every year since 1995. The year 1994 was proclaimed as the International Year of Families by the United Nations. This was a response to changing social and economic structures, which have affected and still affect the structure and stability of family units in many regions of the globe.
Fri - May 17
   Sittende Mai: Norwegian Independence Day
Tue - May 21
   World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
The year 2002 was the United Nations Year for Cultural Heritage. At the end of that year, on December 20, 2002, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The General Assembly emphasized links between the protection of cultural diversity and the importance of dialogue between civilizations in the modern world. The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was first observed in 2003.
Sat - May 25
   African Liberation Day
First acknowledged in 1963, African Liberation Day is celebrated on May 25 by African communities all over the world and marks the end of colonial rule and imperialism. This day is used to raise awareness about issues that continue to affect African communities. This a day to “mark each year the onward progress of the liberation movement, and to symbolize the determination of the People of Africa to free themselves from foreign domination and exploitation.” On this day, many African countries celebrate the hard-fought achievement of their freedom from European colonial powers. In the United States the day is commemorated in form of symposiums, where people are invited to attend and participate in political and social issues relevant to US African communities.

 
 
 
 

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