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Almanac

Almanac

By: U.S. Mission Türkiye
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 Almanac is a mini-podcast series produced by the U.S. Mission to Turkiye that shares the stories behind U.S. national holidays and the important events and people that left their mark on the fabric of U.S. history and culture.U.S. Mission Türkiye Language Learning Political Science Politics & Government World
Episodes
  • Presidents' Day

    Presidents' Day
    Feb 8 2024
    We celebrate this day because commemorating presidents is the act of celebrating the core principles of equality, unity, and freedom they represent.
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    4 mins
  • MLK Day

    MLK Day
    Jan 13 2023
    In the U.S., Martin Luther King Jr. Day is designated as a national day of service. Americans are urged to celebrate “a day on, not a day off” in honor of King’s commitment to improving the lives of others.
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    5 mins
  • Holiday Season

    Holiday Season
    Dec 22 2022
    As the calendar year comes to a close, it is also the time of year when many faith traditions celebrate important elements of their customs and conventions. Learn more about how Americans celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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    7 mins
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