NATIONAL MARITIME DAY
May 22nd is National
Maritime Day, first declared so by Congress in 1933. Its observance
honors the contributions of the American Merchant Marine, civilians who
have defended the freedom of the United States since 1775, and who
executed the largest sealift the world has ever known during World War
II. Observance of National Maritime Day also honors the maritime
industry and the benefits in brings Americans in terms of
transportation, jobs, goods, and recreational opportunities. Maritime
Day observances will be held all over the country in 2006—watch this
space for news!
Did you know? National Maritime
Day has been declared a Day of Remembrance and Prayer for Mariners and
People of the Sea by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. This Day
of Remembrance and Prayer will be observed nationwide for the first time
on May 22nd, 2006.
Is your organization planning an
observance for National Maritime Day, or during National Transportation
Week (May 14-20, 2006)? Let us know, and we’ll add it to our calendar!
A short history on the celebration
of Maritime Day
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