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DEOMI EXAM #4 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
When is African-American/Black History Month? Ans: February 1-
28/29
Which special observance event is recognized every yer in May?
Ans: Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Why is Women's Equality Day celebrated? Ans: Commemorates
the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to
vote
When is Women's Equality Day observed? Ans: 26 August
What must be done prior to running any fund raisers for a special
observance? Ans: Funding should be reviewed by the legal office
to ensure compliance with service, DoD, and joint ethics
regulations and federal law
What is the role of the project officer for a special observance?
Ans: Oversees overall planning, coordination, and execution. May
be the EOA.
What actions should the special observance team conduct after
the observance? Ans: Obtain copies of publicity coverage &
Compile an After Action Report
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When is Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday observed & why? Ans: 3rd
Monday every January. "To honor the civil rights leader, and allow
Americans to reflect on racial equality/democratic principles"
When is Women's History Month & why is it recognized? Ans:
March, "Recognize the contributions of American (...)and their
struggle for equality
When is Days of Rememberance & why? Ans: Month: April/May,
Sunday to Sunday for Yom Hashoah.
"..Learn, reflect, and never forget what happened..."
Why do we observe Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month? Ans: The imigration of the 1st Japanese to the U.S. on May
7, 1843 and to mark the completion of the transcontinental
railroad; May 10, 1869.
When is LGBT Pride Month & why is it observed? Ans: 1-30 June. "To
honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The riots were a
tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the U.S."
When is Hispanic Heritage Month and why is it observed? Ans:
15Sep-15Oct. "Celebrates culture and traditions of U.S. residents
who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, and Spanish-speaking
nations of S. America, C. America and the Caribbean.
When is National Disability Awareness Month & why is it observed?
Ans: October, " to increase public awareness of contributions and
skills of workers with disabilities and hihglights employment barriers"
DEOMI EXAM #4 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
When is African-American/Black History Month? Ans: February 1-
28/29
Which special observance event is recognized every yer in May?
Ans: Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Why is Women's Equality Day celebrated? Ans: Commemorates
the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to
vote
When is Women's Equality Day observed? Ans: 26 August
What must be done prior to running any fund raisers for a special
observance? Ans: Funding should be reviewed by the legal office
to ensure compliance with service, DoD, and joint ethics
regulations and federal law
What is the role of the project officer for a special observance?
Ans: Oversees overall planning, coordination, and execution. May
be the EOA.
What actions should the special observance team conduct after
the observance? Ans: Obtain copies of publicity coverage &
Compile an After Action Report
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When is Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday observed & why? Ans: 3rd
Monday every January. "To honor the civil rights leader, and allow
Americans to reflect on racial equality/democratic principles"
When is Women's History Month & why is it recognized? Ans:
March, "Recognize the contributions of American (...)and their
struggle for equality
When is Days of Rememberance & why? Ans: Month: April/May,
Sunday to Sunday for Yom Hashoah.
"..Learn, reflect, and never forget what happened..."
Why do we observe Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month? Ans: The imigration of the 1st Japanese to the U.S. on May
7, 1843 and to mark the completion of the transcontinental
railroad; May 10, 1869.
When is LGBT Pride Month & why is it observed? Ans: 1-30 June. "To
honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The riots were a
tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the U.S."
When is Hispanic Heritage Month and why is it observed? Ans:
15Sep-15Oct. "Celebrates culture and traditions of U.S. residents
who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, and Spanish-speaking
nations of S. America, C. America and the Caribbean.
When is National Disability Awareness Month & why is it observed?
Ans: October, " to increase public awareness of contributions and
skills of workers with disabilities and hihglights employment barriers"
