The era of the cowboy began after the Civil War in the heart of Texas. Cattle were herded long before this time, but in Texas, they grew wild and unchecked.
As the country expanded, the demand for beef in the northern territories and states increased. With nearly five million head of cattle, cowboys moved the herds on long drives to where the profits were.
The draw of riches and adventure mixed with tales of violence. Among the grand backdrop of the Great Plains, the mythological image of the cowboy emerged.
Where the dust settles reveals much of the stoic truth of the American cowboy and cowgirl.
The life of a cowboy required a particular ability to live in a frontier world. To do so requires respect, loyalty, and a willingness to work hard.
In the words of 43rd U.S. President George W. Bush, “We celebrate the cowboy as a symbol of the grand history of the American West. The cowboy’s love of the land and love of the country are examples for all Americans.”
HOW TO OBSERVE
Celebrate with a cowboy you know and post on social media using #NationalDayOfTheAmericanCowboy. Enjoy a western novel or movie, attend a rodeo, and embrace the cowboy way of life.
HISTORY
According to the National Day of the Cowboy Organization, this day “…is a day set aside to celebrate the contributions of the Cowboy and Cowgirl to America’s culture and heritage.”
The NDOC continuously pursues national recognition of National Day of the American Cowboy. Currently, fourteen states recognize this day. The first celebration was in 2005.
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DATES
July 24, 2021
July 23, 2022
July 22, 2023
July 27, 2024
July 26, 2025
July 25, 2026
July 24, 2027
July 22, 2028
July 28, 2029
July 27, 2030
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