Pax Humana

Pax Humana is a holiday celebrated annually on November eighth in the [United Empire of Earth (UEE)](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VyvyKxy4v6-united-empire-of-earth). It was first held in 2380, when the armed forces of Earth (Sol III) were consolidated upon the foundation of [United Nations of Earth (UNE)](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/R4ZQpY83oO-united-nations-of-earth). To symbolize the event, military delegations from each formerly-independent coalition marched from different locations in New York City, converging at the newly-built [Senate](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VaZn8OqaNZ-senate). Laurel wreaths were distributed to all soldiers, who made an oath to protect all of Humanity; the same oath that is used to swear-in recruits today. The parade and the ceremony remain the holiday's main event, with the [Navy](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RPDvKOpdP4-uee-navy), [Army](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RxnX5JOZ7Q-uee-army), and [Marines](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/V7d5ZYEr1a-uee-marines) marching towards the Senate. In the spirit of service, many celebrants spend the day volunteering with charities or planning special events or projects.