https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/3/15/2208944/-President-Biden-was-the-first-president-to-recognize-Indigenous-Peoples-Day-Boosting-Biden-Day-55 President Biden was the first president to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day: Boosting Biden Day 55 In October 2021, Joe Biden became the first to officially recognize a day celebrating their history, presence, and importance. Biden becomes first president to issue proclamation marking Indigenous Peoples' Day "The contributions that Indigenous peoples have made throughout history — in public service, entrepreneurship, scholarship, the arts, and countless other fields — are integral to our Nation, our culture, and our society," Biden wrote in the proclamation October 8. "Today, we acknowledge the significant sacrifices made by Native peoples to this country — and recognize their many ongoing contributions to our Nation."