Day — American Indian

An archaeologist and director of the Rochester Museum, Parker was a primary advocate for a national day of honor. In 1912, he persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to adopt a "First Americans" day.

While a federal holiday was not immediately established, several states took the lead in the early 1900s: american indian day

Became the first state to officially recognize American Indian Day, choosing the second Saturday in May. An archaeologist and director of the Rochester Museum,