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Pioneer Day

American  

noun

U.S. History.
  1. a legal holiday in Utah on July 24 to commemorate Brigham Young's founding of Salt Lake City in 1847.


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In 1990, he spearheaded a successful campaign to get South Dakota to rename Pioneer Day, celebrated on Columbus Day, to Native American Day.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2022

But it is simply "Pioneer Day" in the suburbs of Salt Lake City, Utah, and the girls are dressed in costume as their Mormon ancestors.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2022

The fundraiser launches on the same day that the organization hosts the 96th Annual Pioneer Day.

From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2017

Wishing I was in UT for Pioneer Day, but at least we've got Utah shaped cookies in D.C.

From The Guardian • Jul. 30, 2014

On the 24th of July, 1857, the people had assembled in celebration of Pioneer Day.

From The Story of "Mormonism" by Talmage, James Edward

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