Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

What is National Tartan Day?

April 26, 2017Dallas garland html National Plano Richardson Scots Scottish tartan

0

Posted

What is National Tartan Day?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Tartan Day is celebrated in a number of countries around the world and recognizes the contributions made by immigrant Scots, and their descendents, to those countries…and the world at large. Here in the United States, this recognition was made official in 1998 by Senate Resolution 155, which established April 6th of each year as National Tartan Day. The House followed suit in 2005 and then, on April 4th, 2008, President Bush released Pesidental Proclamation #8233, which closes with the following words: “…Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 6, 2008, as National Tartan Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day by celebrating the continued friendship between the people of Scotland and the United States and by recognizing the contributions of Scottish Americans to our Nation. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my han