commemoration

Together it all makes for "a representative record of the United States at 250 years," said Rosie Rios, chairwoman of America250, the official organization behind the national commemoration of the anniversary.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

His first concert at Lincoln Center as music director of the New York Philharmonic in September will open with Adams’ “On the Transmigration of Souls,” in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

In her fondest hopes, the commemoration of Global Beatles Day presents an annual opportunity for recommitting ourselves to the band’s ideals, which McCartney sagely explained in the “Anthology” documentary series.

From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026

He was jailed again in 2014 for participating in another Tiananmen commemoration event, according to Amnesty International.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

This national commemoration, three decades after his lifetime, pays tribute to his immeasurable contributions on behalf of one’s innate right to self-preservation and human dignity.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend parades across Northern Ireland as the annual Twelfth of July commemorations take place.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

His son, Mojtaba, the new supreme leader, was absent from the commemorations, fearing assassination himself.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026

I’ve been there during the annual commemorations, and it’s a very moving experience.

From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026

Authorities throttled mobile internet ahead of the commemorations in an attempt to prevent Ukrainian drone strikes, while security around the capital was tightened considerably.

From Barron's ● May 9, 2026

Now after thirty-four years, the commemorations and interviews and presentations of posthumous honors have almost stopped, so that for months at a time Dedd is able to take up her own life again.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez