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Patriot Day
Trade Center - 9-11 - The Pentagon
Patriot Day
is observed on September 11th, the anniversary of the
Terrorist attacks of September
11th, 2001. |
Patriot's
Day
Battle of Lexington and
Concord - Oberserved by some
states.
Patriot's Day is either the
Third Monday in April, or April 19th; commemorating the battle
of Lexington and Concord.
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Last updated June, 2007
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Patriot's Day
1775 |
Commemorating the Battle
of Lexington and Concord that began on April 19, 1775 where the
famous ride of Paul Revere warns the colonists to deploy the
Colonial minutemen for the confrontation with the British.
Patriot's Day is an official state holiday in
Massachusetts (Third Monday of April) and
Maine (April 19th) and is a
school observance only in
Wisconsin.
Various groups around the nation will observe Patriot's Day as
well, such as a program put on by the Esther Reed Chapter of the
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution in
Spokane,
Washington
that includes a proclamation from the Mayor.
The TimeLine |
Patriot Day
2001
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Remembering the victims
and heroes of the Terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Remembering those who died, those who survived, and those who
lost loved ones in the attack. Remembering specifically the
heroes who, also, every day risk their lives saving others.
Remembering also those who "stepped up" to assisting in the
rescue and recovery and those across America who traveled to
join the recovery efforts and those who contributed financially
and/or to America's healing.
The
remembrance begins at 2001
September 11, 2001 Tribute
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Patriot Day |
Patriot Day
2001
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Remembering the victims
and heroes of the Terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Remembering those who died, those who survived, and those who
lost loved ones in the attack. Remembering specifically the
heroes who, also, every day risk their lives saving others.
Remembering also those who "stepped up" to assisting in the
rescue and recovery and those across America who traveled to
join the recovery efforts and those who contributed financially
and/or to America's healing. Patriot Day also remembers all
patriots of our country, remembering the vulnerability of
liberty in a free society. |
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Comment |
Some say that the day should only be for the victims and heroes
of that day. We did not declare a holiday for the devastation of
Hurricane Katrina, nor did we for the Oklahoma City bombing. The
September 11, 2001 attacks were much different. America was
attacked by an adversary. America was attacked; the individual
victims were not specific targets. The
Attacks on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon drew Americans
together as had no other event since the Attack on Pearl Harbor,
beginning World War II. Patriot Day remembers the victims and
gives honor to American
heroes wherever they perform and whenever through the history of
America. |
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2001 |
Attack |
The International Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon were
attacked, by terrorists who hijacked airliners then, flying them
into the buildings, on September 11, 2001.
PoetPatriot "9-11 Tribute" Page
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2001 |
Towers
Planes |
As the work day began the
first airliner flies into one of the New York City's World Trade
Center towers. Believing it to an accident while wondering
if it could be terrorists, the wonders are confirmed when a
second airliner flies into the second tower just minutes later. |
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2001 |
Pentagon
Planes |
A third plane flies into
the Pentagon, in Northern Virginia more civilians and of course
some of the military personnel stationed there were killed in
the collision. |
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2001 |
Planes
"Let's Roll" |
A fourth plane is hijacked
somewhat later after passengers had already heard (mostly by
cellular phones) about the earlier attacks. When the hijackers
seized the plane the passengers put into motion a plan to
overtake the hijackers to prevent another designed crash. One
passenger on the phone with his wife he loves her. The
last words she hears from her husband is overheard when he turns
to the other passengers saying, "Let's Roll!" It appears that
the passengers overtook the hijack terrorists, sending the plane
down into a rural Pennsylvanian field, killing all aboard. The
fourth target was believed to have been either the U.S. Capital
building or the White House. |
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2001 |
Terrorists |
Each airliner was boarded
by 5 or 6 Al Qaeda terrorist hijackers. Each team of terrorists
were given specific high profile targets in the United States. |
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2001 |
Lost |
Nearly 3,000 people of all
colors, religions and creeds were killed in the attacks.
Americans and visitors from over 60 different nations were
killed by a clandestine enemy. Terrorism has arrived in America.
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor killed just short of 2,500,
now only the second worse attack on U.S. territory. |
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2001 |
October
Patriot Day |
U.S. House Joint
Resolution (Public Law 107-89), passed without one dissenting
vote (407-0), requesting the President to declare September 11th
each year as "Patriot Day". |
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2001 |
December
Patriot Day |
Joint Resolution, Public Law 107-89,
passed by both houses of Congress
was approved and signed by
President George Bush on December 18, 2001, designating September 11 of each
year as "Patriot Day." |
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Controversy |
Some take objection to
calling the day Patriot Day saying the observance is for the
victims and and has nothing to do with patriotism and patriots.
Some greeting card companies have added to the controversy by
selling Patriot Day Cards. Hallmark chose to not produce a card
for the holiday.
See my comment above |
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2002 |
September
Proclaim |
President George Walker Bush
makes the first of yearly proclamations of Patriot Day, on September 4,
2002.
"On this first observance of Patriot Day, we remember
and honor those who perished in the terrorist attacks of
September 11, 2001. We will not forget the events of that
terrible morning nor will we forget how Americans responded
in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in the skies over
Pennsylvania -- with heroism and selflessness; with
compassion and courage; and with prayer and hope. We will
always remember our collective obligation to ensure that
justice is done, that freedom prevails, and that the
principles upon which our Nation was founded endure."
- President George Walker
Bush.
In the proclamaition
the president asks all Americans to observe the day with flags
flown at half-staff and participation in a moment of silence at
8:46 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time. The time of the moment of
silence is the time the first airplane flies into the first
tower.
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2003 |
September
Proclaim |
President George Walker Bush
makes the yearly proclamation of Patriot Day on September 4,
2003.
"Two years ago, more than 3,000 innocent people lost
their lives when a calm September morning was shattered by
terrorists driven by hatred and destruction.
On that day, and in its aftermath, we saw the
greatness of America in the bravery of victims; in the
heroism of first responders who laid down their lives to
save others; in the compassion of people who stepped forward
to help those they had never met; and in the generosity of
millions of Americans who enriched our country with acts of
service and kindness. 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."
- President George Walker
Bush.
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2004 |
September
Proclaim |
President George Walker Bush
makes the yearly proclamation of Patriot Day on September 10,
2004.
"Three years ago,
our country was ruthlessly attacked, and more than 3,000
innocent people lost their lives. We will always remember
the victims: sons and daughters, husbands and wives, dads
and moms, family members, co-workers, and friends. And we
will always be inspired by the heroism and decency of our
fellow citizens on that day. Police, firefighters, emergency
rescue personnel, doctors, nurses, and many others risked
their own lives to save the lives of their fellow citizens.
They demonstrated the great character and bravery of our
Nation, and they embody the great spirit of America.
Since September 11th,
America has fought a relentless war on terror around the
world. We are staying on the offensive in this war --
striking the terrorists abroad so we do not have to face
them here at home. We pray that God watch over our brave men
and women in uniform and all who are waging this war and
working to keep America safe. And we pray for their
families. In the face of danger, America is showing its
character. Three years after the attack on our country,
Americans remain strong and resolute, patient in a just
cause, and confident of the victory to come."
- President George Walker
Bush.
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2005 |
September
Proclaim |
President George Walker Bush
makes the yearly proclamation of Patriot Day on September 9,
2005.
"Four years have
passed since our country was brutally attacked on a quiet
September morning. On that day, thousands of innocent lives
were taken from us. The victims and the families who lost
loved ones remain in the hearts and prayers of our Nation.
We also remember the courage of the firefighters, police
officers, emergency rescue personnel, and scores of private
citizens who showed us the true meaning of heroism and
demonstrated our resolve to the world.
The mission that began
on September 11, 2001, continues. Today, we see the virtue
of the September 11th heroes embodied in our military
personnel, who are taking the fight to our enemies and
helping to keep us safe at home. Thousands of other
Americans, from intelligence analysts to border guards to
countless others, are doing vital work to help defend
America and prevent future attacks. We are grateful to all
of these men and women and to their families for their
service and sacrifice. We honor those who have lost their
lives defending our freedom, and we pray that God comfort
their families. We pledge that we will not rest until we
have won the war on terror."
- President George Walker
Bush.
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Purpose |
Patriot
Day is a day of remembrance of the victims of September 11,
2001. The innocent, the heroism of the first responders who laid
down their lives to save others, those who continued helping in
though risk to
themselves, those who stepped forward for those they had never
met, and the generosity of American citizens across the nation
who exhibited service and kindness.
President George Walker Bush
had extended the honors of Patriot Day to those who serve in
Afghanistan and Iraq to advance freedom and prevent terrorist
attacks on Americans.
Because of the heroes of that day, our everyday heroes;
firemen, police, and the military will be honored as well as a
spin off of the holiday honors. Those that prove themselves a
hero by stepping in to save another will be remembered as well. |
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© Copyright 2005
Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com |
Patriot Day
L I N K S |
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Patriot's Day |
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1670 |
September
Fast Day |
Before Patriot's Day, was the religious holiday "Fast Day" and
the first proclamation of it was in Boston on September 8th
1670.
Massachusetts replaced it with Patriot's Day as also
did
Maine.
New Hampshire continued it
until 1991 when it was replaced with Civil Rights Day in January
which was later replaced with Martin Luther King Day in 1999.
Fast Day was "A day of public fasting and prayer" that became a
tradition in the New England States. It's origin is found in
observances of prayer and repentance. In the early days of the
colonies proclamations by Royal Governors were made for the
observance by attending church, fasting, and abstaining from
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1775 |
April
L&C Battle |
General Thomas Gage,
British Commander in Chief of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, on
the evening of April 18, 1775 received orders to take control of
the colonies. Gage ordered Lt Col. Francis Smith to locate and
destroy the Colonist's war supplies in Concord. Lt. Col. Francis
Smith was also instructed to arrest
John Hancock and Samuel
Adams. |
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April
L&C Battle |
Lt Col. Francis Smith was
to carry out his orders in secret, but learning of the plans
Doctor Joseph Warren alerts Paul Revere and Henry Dawes to warn
the colonists of Lexington and concord; the famous ride of Paul
Revere. Upon confirmation of the route, by day or by sea, Doctor
Joseph Warren signals Revere and Dawes by lighting the lantern
in Boston's Olde North Church. |
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Revere's Ride |
"Listen my children and
you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere..."
Longfellow's poem, though inaccurate, immortalized Paul Revere.
The Grant Wood painting perpetuated the legend. Actually there
were others who made the ride as well. The most known is Henry
Dawes. Another was Samuel Prescott. Paul Revere did not complete
the ride as he was captured by the British before gaining much
distance. Interesting enough, Paul Revere added to the
inaccuracies in print and a poem depicting the Boston Massacre,
helping to turn more colonists against the British.
For a more accurate account of the ride, check out the poem "Liberty
Ride of Dawes, Revere" by Roger W Hancock. |
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1775 |
April
L&C Battle
Patriot Day |
Patriot's Day commemorates
the battle of Lexington and Concord that was fought beginning on
April 19, 1775. See also the
American
Revolution TimeLine |
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1775 |
April
L&C Battle |
Paul Revere rode 16 miles
from the Olde North Church in Boston to Lexington warning of the
arrival of the British who showed during the dawn of April 19,
1775. Lexington on this day is where the Minutemen and British
confronted each other on the green where no one knew who or from
which side but all heard the first shot, "the shot heard round
the world." |
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May
War |
As a result of the
aggression shown by the British in attacking Lexington and
Concord the Continental Congress declared war against Great
Britain on May 15th, 1775. |
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1781 |
October
L&C Battle |
The Battle of Lexington
and Concord ends with Cornwallis surrendering to George
Washington on October 19, 1781. |
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1783 |
War ends |
A formal treaty with Great
Britain was signed in 1783 officially ending the Revolutionary
War. |
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Sons of the American
Revolution in Massachusetts were instrumental in the recognition
of Patriot Day. |
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1860 |
April
Poetry |
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote "The Midnight Ride of Paul
Revere" as a fun piece to interest young students in the history
of America. After the poem gained such wide spread popularity he
expressed regret at the inaccuracies, having taken poetic
license. |
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Marathon |
The first Boston Marathon is ran as part of the celebration of
Patriot's Day. It becomes a major event often overshadowing the
events of the Revolutionary remembrances.
Ranking as one of the most prestigious road racing events, the
Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon. The
Boston Marathon is organized by the
Boston Athletic
Association. |
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2006 |
October
Poetry |
"Liberty Ride of
Dawes Revere" is written by Roger W Hancock, the
PoetPatriot, as a more accurate account of the the famous ride
of Paul Revere. |
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Links for Patriot's Day |
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SOURCES:
Patriot's Day
http://www.holidayorigins.com/html/patriot_s_day.html -
http://sunniebunniezz.com/holiday/patriots.htm -
http://world.std.com/~adamg/patriotsday.html -
http://www.giftideasplus.com/holiday_amer_misc_patriot's_.htm
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http://sunniebunniezz.com/holiday/patriots.htm -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_Day -
http://www.holidayorigins.com/html/patriot_s_day.html -
http://www.nationalcenter.org/PaulRevere'sRide.html
Patriot Day
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/09/20030904-7.html
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http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/09/20020904-10.html
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http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/09/20040910-19.html
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http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/09/20050909-12.html
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http://www.holidayspotplus.com/holiday_amer_patriotday.htm -
http://www.holidayorigins.com/html/patriot_day.html -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Day -
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