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What group of people lobbied the president to make Columbus Day a national holiday?
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What is the woman's name of who convinced Abraham Lincoln to make Thanskgiving a national holiday?
Sarah Joseph Hale lobbied President Abraham Lincoln for a National Holiday based on Thanksgiving.
The National Grange lobbied state governments to pass what laws?
The National Grange lobbied state governments to regulate railroad rates.
Why is Sarah Josepha Hale The Mother of Thanksgiving?
Sara Josepha Hale is the Mother of Thanksgiving because she famously campaigned for the holiday.
What group lobbied to let the Federal Assault Weapons Ban expire without renewal?
The group that lobbied to let the Federal Assault Weapons ban expire without renewal was the National Rife Association. President Bush let the ban expire.
Who lobbied former President Lincoln to allow African Americans to participate in the war?
Frederick Douglas, among others, lobbied President Lincoln to form regiments of African Americans. (Lincoln died in office. He never became a "former president.")
2 An American Statesman lobbied to make the turkey the national symbol Who was he?
Franklin
What founding father lobbied to make the turkey the us national symbol instead of the eagle?
Ben Franklin
Who was the lady that made Thanksgiving a holiday?
The lady that made Thanksgiving a holiday was Sara Josepha Hale. Sara successfully lobbied Abraham Lincoln and had Thanksgiving established as a holiday on November 26, 1863 by presidential proclamation.
How does the knights of Columbus help the community?
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization, which was organized in 1882 by a Connecticut priest named Father Michael J. Givney. Catholics have long respected this group for their philanthropy and for their commitment to promoting the Catholic religion. The Knights have chapters all over the world, and are very helpful to local Catholic churches and parochial schools. While the Knights have become known for helping the poor and have made many donations to charities world-wide, it should also be noted that the organization tends to be very conservative and traditional. This means that in some countries, the United States included, the Knights have become involved in politics, lobbying local and federal government for laws that are in line with Catholic teachings, as well as encouraging pro-Catholic policies. The Knights lobbied for Columbus Day to become a federal holiday, lobbied for the words "under God" to be put in the Pledge of Allegiance, and have lobbied heavily against gay marriage.
How do you use lobbied in a sentence?
Mothers Against Drunk Driving lobbied for stricter laws concerning driving under the influence of alcohol. The word lobbied is a verb.
Who gets lobbied in addition to the Congress and the President?
In addition to the Congress and the President, it is important to realize that the departments of the Executive Branch are lobbied. Cabinet Departments and various government agencies are responsible for "faithfully executing" the laws. Often, the interpretation of these agencies won't change until their is a court case asking for a judicial interpretation of a law. Additionally, both the Judicial Branch and the general populous are lobbied when it comes to proposed laws. You will often see television commercials, hear radio ads, or receive emails from special interest groups trying to mobilize you to contact members of Congress to voice your opinion. The judicial branch is lobbied directly by amicus curiae, or friend of the court briefs from parties interested in a specific case.
Which president helped pass the Patriot Act through Congress?
President George W. Bush favored and lobbied for the Patriot Act. This was in response to the 9/11 terror attack and indications that Islam terrorists were bent on destroying the USA.
