They taught American children how to talk in code.

They invented the first computer programming language.

They invented a way for Navajo people to communicate with other American Indian groups.

They helped the United States military win World War II.

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in May, but Chinese New Year is celebrated in January or February.

Cinco de Mayo is only celebrated in New Mexico, but Chinese New Year is celebrated all over the country.

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated with a big parade, but Chinese New Year is celebrated with Mariachi bands.

Cinco de Mayo is only celebrated every five years, but Chinese New Year is celebrated every year.

To remember the heroes who fought for America’s independence in the Revolutionary War

To remember America’s early settlers who were thankful for their first harvest

To remember historical figures who invented and discovered things we still use today

To remember the Navajo people who helped us in World War II

     To celebrate the many different languages Americans speak

To celebrate Texas’s independence from Mexico

 To celebrate freedom and the bravery of the Mexican army

  To celebrate Texas becoming one of the 50 states

Thanksgiving

Veterans Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Treated workers fairly and supported conservation

Wrote the Declaration of Independence and fought in a war

Ended the Civil War and freed enslaved people

Led soldiers in the American Revolution and won a war

They both have a bald eagle to show strength.

They both have stars for each state in the country.

They are both red, white, and blue.

They both use symbols that show a love of freedom.