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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What month is recognized as Black History Month in the United States?
A
February
B
January
C
August
D
October
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month.

Detailed explanation-2: -February marks Black History Month, a tradition that got its start in the Jim Crow era and was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the nation’s bicentennial celebrations. It aims to honor the contributions that African Americans have made and to recognize their sacrifices.

Detailed explanation-3: -Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.

Detailed explanation-4: -Woodson chose February for reasons of tradition and reform. It is commonly said that Woodson selected February to encompass the birthdays of two great Americans who played a prominent role in shaping black history, namely Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, whose birthdays are the 12th and the 14th, respectively.

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