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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1997, President Bill Clinton issued a proclamation declaring January 16th to be National Religious Freedom Day. In 2016, President Barack Obama issued a similar proclamation calling on Americans to celebrate religious freedom and to stand up for the rights of all people to worship as they please.

Detailed explanation-2: -Religious Freedom Day commemorates the Virginia General Assembly’s adoption of Thomas Jefferson’s landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on January 16, 1786.

Detailed explanation-3: -The President of the United States annually declares January 16 to be National Religious Freedom Day. The goal of this observance is to protect and promote religious expression rights. On January 16, 1786 the Virginia State Assembly adopted the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom drafted by Thomas Jefferson in 1777.

Detailed explanation-4: -It includes the right to change your religion or beliefs at any time. You also have the right to put your thoughts and beliefs into action. This could include your right to wear religious clothing, the right to talk about your beliefs or take part in religious worship.