United States Citizenship Day

About Citizenship Day
Date When Celebrated: Citizenship Day is always observed on September 17
Citizenship Day celebrates being a citizen of the United States of America, the greatest country the world has ever seen. Our great country (and its people ….you!) is something every American should be proud of. America is filled with outstanding citizens, many of whom have played a direct or indirect role in making this country and what it stands for, a beacon of hope, promise, and success!
This special day is for all citizens, both native-born, and those who chose to become Americans. It is a day to be proud to be an American. It is a day to appreciate being a citizen of this country and the rights and freedoms it brings. We suggest American citizens never take for granted the rights, freedoms, and privileges afforded us, as citizens of the United States of America.
We suggest today, and every day, you express your citizenship in some way. It’s the sum of all of the actions and deeds by famous and “ordinary” citizens, that makes this country so great.
To each and every American citizen, we wish you a very Happy Citizenship Day!
How to Celebrate Citizenship Day
Without a doubt, this is a very special day for new Americans, as well as their family and friends. By the same token, the rest of us can celebrate this holiday, too. Here are some ways for all of us to enjoy this holiday:
- Take a few minutes to appreciate what it means to be an American, and how lucky we are to live in the greatest country in the world.
- If you have the opportunity to attend a Naturalization Ceremony, don’t miss it.
- Find out if there are any new citizens in your area. Then, offer them a hearty congratulations.
- Gather with friends around the flag and say the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Read the Constitution.
Today's Quote
“Citizenship is a tough occupation which obliges the citizen to make his own informed opinion and stand by it.” – – Martha Gellhorn
History and Origin of U.S. Citizenship Day
On February 29, 1952, President Harry Truman signed a bill establishing U.S. Citizenship Day on September 17 of each year. In fact, the roots of this public holiday go back to I Am an American Day, which was established in 1940 by Congress as the third Sunday in May. Then, this day was moved and renamed Citizenship Day to coincide with the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.
This Day in History
Additionally, here are some other things that happened on this day:
- Award-winning comedy show M*A*S*H premieres on television. (1972)
- After a run of 54 years, the last episode of the soap opera “As the World Turns” airs. (2010)
- Roddy McDowall, actor, “Planet of the Apes” movies was born on this day in 1928.
Related Holidays
While people enjoy this holiday, they can also partake in these patriotic holidays:
More September 17 Holidays
Besides U.S. Citizenship Day, here are more September 17 holidays to celebrate and enjoy:
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