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September 17, 2015

National Apple Dumpling Day
Make your own, so easy AND delicious!
I cannot stand it, my mouth is watering!

Citizenship Day
The process of becoming a citizen of the United States of America
How I Passed My U.S. Citizenship Test: By Keeping the Right Answers to Myself

Constitution Day
All About It and All About It Some More
The Constitution of the United States of America (full text)



International Country Music Day
Country music is a very "American" thing even though it can be heard 'round the world. So while there are country music artists that tour in America is where the real fans seem to reside. *Everywhere* else its like a novelty or an appreciation of good music.

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