Celebrate National Tartan Day April 6th!
History of Tartan Day
National Tartan Day honors all the Scottish heritage that flows through
this nation. From its earliest beginnings, Americans with Scottish
ancestry endeavored for that freedom as much as any American. It was in
their blood. It was 400 years before they had declared – “For we fight
not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone which no
good man gives up except for his life.” – from the Declaration of
Arbroath
It might be surprising to know that of the 13 governors in the newly
established United States; nine were Scots. There are 56 signatures on
the Declaration of Independence. Some scholars suggest nearly a third
of those signers were of Scottish descent.
Not only can we point to the country’s founding fathers, but of the 43
Presidents who have taken office, 33 have been of Scottish descent.
Those with Tartan blood were and are independent and resourceful. They
are prolific inventors and writers. They are talented musicians and
artist, experienced leaders and scholars. In the United States today,
over 11 million Americans claim Scottish or Scotch-Irish roots. That
makes them the 8th largest ethnic group in the United States.
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Declaration of Arbroath
On March 20, 1998, the United States Senate passed Resolution 155 that
designated April 6th of each year as National Tartan Day to recognize
Scottish Americans and their achievements and contributions to the
United States. On March 9, 2005, the House passed Resolution 41 and by
Presidential Proclamation, it was signed by President George W. Bush on
April 4, 2008. On this day in 1320, Scot’s signed the Declaration of
Arbroath, formally declaring their independence from England.
For more information visit www.americanscottishfoundation.com.
History of Tartan Day
National Tartan Day honors all the Scottish heritage that flows through
this nation. From its earliest beginnings, Americans with Scottish
ancestry endeavored for that freedom as much as any American. It was in
their blood. It was 400 years before they had declared – “For we fight
not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone which no
good man gives up except for his life.” – from the Declaration of
Arbroath
It might be surprising to know that of the 13 governors in the newly
established United States; nine were Scots. There are 56 signatures on
the Declaration of Independence. Some scholars suggest nearly a third
of those signers were of Scottish descent.
Not only can we point to the country’s founding fathers, but of the 43
Presidents who have taken office, 33 have been of Scottish descent.
Those with Tartan blood were and are independent and resourceful. They
are prolific inventors and writers. They are talented musicians and
artist, experienced leaders and scholars. In the United States today,
over 11 million Americans claim Scottish or Scotch-Irish roots. That
makes them the 8th largest ethnic group in the United States.
++++++++++++++++
Declaration of Arbroath
On March 20, 1998, the United States Senate passed Resolution 155 that
designated April 6th of each year as National Tartan Day to recognize
Scottish Americans and their achievements and contributions to the
United States. On March 9, 2005, the House passed Resolution 41 and by
Presidential Proclamation, it was signed by President George W. Bush on
April 4, 2008. On this day in 1320, Scot’s signed the Declaration of
Arbroath, formally declaring their independence from England.
For more information visit www.americanscottishfoundation.com.