Anthony Tanaka Remembrance Day

The Anthony Tanaka Remembrance Day is a holiday in the United Empire of Earth (UEE) held annually on December 3, to remember the death of Anthony Tanaka.

History

In 2757 Anthony Tanaka, a child laborer, was publicly executed by a member of the Advocacy for refusal to continue working.^[1] Footage of the the incident was used by members of the anti-Messer movement to encourage resistance against the cruelty of the Messer government.^[2]

In 2793, after the Anti-Messer Revolution, Imperator Erin Toi signed a declaration recognizing the anniversary of Anthony Tanaka's death as a holiday.

While the holiday is still actively observed in the UEE, some are beginning to forget it's origins and the story of Tanaka.^[3] Others are using the holiday to push modern agendas.^[4]

Tradition

Observers light candles while observing a moment of silence.

References

↑ Galactapedia: Anthony Tanaka Remembrance Day. Galactapedia. Retrieved 2021-08-31
↑ Spectrum Dispatch: This Day in History Anthony Tanaka. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2021-09-01
↑ Something Every Tuesday - IAE. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link
↑ Showdown - Remembrance Day Boycott. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link

[1] Galactapedia: Anthony Tanaka Remembrance Day. Galactapedia. Retrieved 2021-08-31

[2] Spectrum Dispatch: This Day in History Anthony Tanaka. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2021-09-01

[3] Something Every Tuesday - IAE. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link

[4] Showdown - Remembrance Day Boycott. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link

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