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National day of mourning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A national day of mourning is a day marked by mourning and memorial activities across the majority of a country's populace; such days include those marking the death or funeral of a renowned individ...
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Thanksgiving: The National Day of Mourning; Text of 1970 Speech by Wampsutta, an Aquinnah Wampanoag Elder; ... ;; Frank James (1923 - February 20, 2001) was known to the Wampanoag people as Wampsutta, In 1970, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts invited him to speak at Plymouth's annual Thanksgiving feast. When the text of...
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As most Americans continued to observe the holiday in what had become the customary way — with football, parades, and family gatherings — the native people of Massachusetts began a new tradition: a "National Day of Mourning," held in lieu of Thanksgiving celebrations.
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The first National Day of Mourning was held in 1970. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts invited Wampanoag leader Frank James to deliver a speech. ... That was a real eye-opening article; id never heard of national mourning day! =o besides i loved the last 3 sentences. Awesome article...
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UAINE and the history of National Day of Mourning: In 1970, United American Indians of New England declared US Thanksgiving Day a National Day of Mourning. This came about as a result of the suppression of the truth.
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The nation is preparing to honor former President Ronald Reagan with funeral arrangements being made on both the East and West coasts. ... President Bush ordered flags lowered to half-staff for 30 days Sunday and called a national day of mourning for Friday, when a state funeral for Reagan is scheduled in Washington.
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CRAWFORD, Tex., Dec. 28 -- President Bush declared a national day of mourning and ordered the federal government to close Tuesday to mark the death of Gerald R. Ford. Financial markets will be partially closed in observation of his passing as well.
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