I work on a base.
I’ve never heard of Loyalty day (this is sinerely the first time). There is nothing about this on our intranet, and this is not apparently an “Official” day, in the content as you expressed.
But, it seems that the word on Loyalty Day is not getting out, which I find curious. This seems to be a very regional observation; or else it would be widely dessimiated across the various branches of the military. Tomorrow is just another day at work, which is unexpected.
“I’ve never heard of Loyalty day (this is sinerely the first time). There is nothing about this on our intranet, and this is not apparently an “Official” day, in the content as you expressed.”
Because most likely you attended government schools where Americanism and Patriotism is no longer taught.
LOYALTY DAY
Statutory definition
Loyalty Day is defined as follows in 36 U.S.C. § 115:
• (a) Designation.— May 1 is Loyalty Day.
• (b) Purpose.— Loyalty Day is a special day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.
• (c) Proclamation.— The President is requested to issue a proclamation—
o (1) calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Loyalty Day; and
o (2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Loyalty Day with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other suitable places.
Loyalty Day
When: Always on May 1st
Loyalty Day is an opportunity to express and reaffirm our loyalty to our country. In proclaiming this day, President George W. Bush wrote: “We express allegiance to our Nation and its founding ideals, we resolve to ensure that the blessings of liberty endure and extend for generations to come.”
On Loyalty Day, we reaffirm our allegiance to our country and resolve to uphold the vision of our Forefathers. We should also take a moment to appreciate the members of our armed forces who are displaying the ultimate in loyalty and service to protect our freedoms, and liberty, and our way of life.
Origin of Loyalty Day:
Loyalty Day was first celebrated in the 1920’s. Communisim was on the rise, and feared in America. At the time, May Day (May 1st) was percieved by some as a Communist holiday. In a sense, Loyalty Day was intended to counter this.
The U.S. Congress made ths an official holiday on July 18, 1958 with the signing of Public Law 85-529. Then President Dwight D. Eisenhower, proclaimed May 1, 1959 the first official observance of Loyalty Day.
http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/May/loyaltyday.htm