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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 Fourth of July: 2024
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.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act: July 26, 2024
July 26, 1990: President George H. W. Bush signed into law the American with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
A host of statistical information on the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population groups.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Women’s History Month: March 2024
The roots of National Women’s History Month go back to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Irish American Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day: March 2024
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
National Black (African American) History Month: February 2024
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week.
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