The president? congress? someone else?
2006-10-04 03:39:44 · 8 answers · asked by xoil1321321432423 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Federal holidays are designated by Congress in Title V of the United States Code (5 U.S.C. § 6103). The Wikipedia article referenced by the link my source box will tell you more than you could possibly want to know about US holidays.
2006-10-04 03:46:04 · answer #1 · answered by MBH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes an act of Congress to create a national holiday.
2006-10-04 04:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by J C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on how many people share in celebrating the day. The consistently popular events begin to get the governments attention. The economy is the biggest factor. Whatever will make people spend the most money regularly, WINS! There is some major holiday every month of the year. The cycle never ends - It's not a coincidence. People are exploited for $$$. (But we're dumb enough to keep shopping anyway)
It's all about money.
2006-10-04 03:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congress.
2006-10-04 03:41:08 · answer #4 · answered by Spirit Walker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I knew because I would write them a letter telling them that 9/11 should be a national holiday!!!!!!! They could do away with presidents day then.. what a useless holiday
2006-10-04 03:41:33 · answer #5 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congress passes the law establishing the holiday and the prez signs it or vetos it.
2006-10-04 03:48:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowadays, it's any racial group that has had a hero who really didn't benefit the USA at all. If they protest, our government gives in.
2006-10-04 03:42:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
bekus duhhhh
2006-10-04 03:40:18 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋