Americas Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about European

14 April is celebrated as Americas Day in Honduras. This day honours the cooperation and unity between the formerly colonised nations of North and South America. It is the initiative of the Organization of American States (O.A.S. ), which has played a significant role in uniting nations on both continents since 1889. Hondurans observe the day of solidarity between nations with a shared history by organising seminars and demonstrations throughout the nation.

The background of Americas Day

Americas Day is a celebration of the unity of both North and South American nations. Today is the anniversary of the founding of the Organization of American States, formerly known as the International Union of American Republics. (O.A.S.). The O.A.S. has been instrumental in fostering a fundamental sense of mutual respect and shared destiny among colonised American nations. The O.A.S. is an evolution of the Monroe Doctrine, which rejected the enduring monarchy of the European dominion in the Americas.

The O.A.S. is an umbrella organisation comprised of all countries liberated from colonial oppression, including the United States, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The organisation works to strengthen the global cooperation of American states and functions as a union that defends the independence, territorial integrity, and sovereignty of its member states.

The day is commemorated with a series of official ceremonies, beginning with a display of the solidarity flags of all Pan-American union nations. Flags are displayed on every public structure. In the city squares, performances and drama productions take place in prominent schools and colleges, and parades are held. Businesses display memorabilia commemorating the O.A.S.

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5 SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT EUROPEAN COLONIZATION OF AMERICAN COUNTRIES

During its heyday, England presided over all thirteen Atlantic coast colonies and several islands.

Columbus mistook the United States for India when he arrived here after departing Europe in search of Asia.

The European conquests plundered the natives of the continent and introduced maladies that decimated the population.

Puerto Rico was the last country to be liberated from the Spanish Empire in 1897.

The preponderance of people of colour in Europe were brought to the continent as captives or slaves.

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