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Facts for Features & Special Editions

Profile America Facts for Features consist of collections of statistics from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas pertaining to holidays, anniversaries, observances or topics in the news. The data are intended to assist media in writing feature stories on these commemorations, which range from Hispanic Heritage Month to the Holiday Season.

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Facts for Features & Special Editions
The 2016 Holiday Season
The Census Bureau presents holiday-related facts and figures from its collection of statistics.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2016
To commemorate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, the Census Bureau has compiled a list of statistics about this race group.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
Veterans Day 2016: Nov. 11
A compilation of demographic and economic statistics on our nation’s Veterans.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
"Halloween: Oct. 31, 2016"
Statistics from demographic and economic subject areas on this spookiest of nights, when the young and young-at-heart don scary disguises for tricks or treats.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
Mes de la herencia hispana del 2016
Esta información presenta una serie de estadísticas actualizadas que describe el estado demográfico de la población Latina en los Estados Unidos.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
Hispanic Heritage Month 2016
This fact sheet presents a range of updated statistics describing the demographic state of the nation’s Latino population.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
"Thanksgiving Day: Nov. 24, 2016"
Dig in to this feast of economic and demographic statistics pertaining to the menu of culinary delights consumed on Turkey Day.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
"Unmarried and Single Americans Week: Sept. 18-24, 2016"
The third week of September recognizes the nation’s unmarried Americans with statistics from the Census Bureau’s demographic and economic subject areas.


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National Grandparents Day 2016: Sept. 11
In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a federal proclamation, declaring the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
Back to School: 2016-2017
This edition of Facts for Features highlights the many statistics associated with the return to classrooms by our nation’s students and teachers.


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Labor Day 2016: Sept. 5
The first observance of Labor Day was likely on Sept. 5, 1882, when some 10,000 workers assembled in New York City for a parade.


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The Fourth of July: 2016
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation.


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Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act: July 26
July 26, 1990: President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
"Father�s Day: June 19, 2016"
The idea of Father's Day was conceived slightly more than a century ago by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Wash., while she listened to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
2016 Hurricane Season Begins
The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local statistics that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: May 2016
A host of statistical information on the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population groups.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
"Mother�s Day: May 8, 2016"
This fact sheet presents statistical information from the Census Bureau’s economic and demographic subject areas pertaining to Mother’s Day.


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Older Americans Month: May 2016
President Kennedy first celebrated older Americans by designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month.


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"Earth Day: April 22, 2016"
April 22, 2016, marks the 46th anniversary of Earth Day ― a day intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
Women�s History Month: March 2016
This edition highlights and celebrates the varied accomplishments of women and provides statistical information on demographic and economic topics.


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"Super Bowl 50: Feb. 7, 2016 "
Super Bowl 50 will be played Feb. 7 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
Irish-American Heritage Month & St. Patrick's Day
To commemorate this day which celebrates all things Irish, the Census Bureau presents a variety of statistics on Irish-Americans.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
Valentine�s Day 2016: Feb. 14
To celebrate this holiday, the Census Bureau highlights a range of information including statistics on chocolates, flowers, jewelry and marriage.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
Black (African-American) History Month: February 2016
To celebrate the contributions to our nation made by African descent, Black History Month was established.

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