About National Siblings Day
This US holiday was initiated by a native of New York, Claudia Evart in 1995 to celebrate her siblings after she lost both her sister and brother in separate accidents at an early age.
Since 1995, the initial goal of the Siblings Day Foundation has been to establish a national day of recognition for brothers and sisters, to be called National Siblings Day, held annually on April 10th, to honor her late sister, Lisette which was her birthday.
Siblings Day follows the spirit of Mother’s and Father’s Day, an uplifting celebration honoring people who have helped in our development and who have shaped our values, beliefs, and ideals.
National Siblings Day was officially recognized in 1998 as a day of commemoration by President Bill Clinton and 39 governors. Since then, 10 more states have joined in acknowledging the holiday. In a commemorative letter in 2000, Clinton wrote "Our siblings are often our oldest friends and earliest companions, the people who know us best and with whom we’ve shared all the joys and sorrows of life. The special ties shared by brothers and sisters help to strengthen not only our families but also our communities and our country."
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