Veterans Day, a U.S. federal holiday, is a time to honor
and thank those who are serving or have served in the military and are
still with us. Veteran’s Day is always on November 11th. The date commemorates the signing of the
agreement that ended World War I at 11:00 A.M., November 11, 1918 – that’s 100
years ago!!!
Originally called Armistice Day, the name of the holiday was
changed to Veterans Day in 1954. At that time, it became a day to honor all the
men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States. Each
year, special ceremonies are held at Arlington National Cemetery
in Virginia.
If you would like to learn more about our
nation’s veterans search these topics on-line ...and
share them with your children:
- Great
War Society - a web site devoted to World War I.
- World
War II Memorial – in Washington D.C., it celebrates the victory of “the greatest
generation.”
- Korean
War Veterans Memorial - dedicated in 1995, the latest addition to the
National Mall in Washington, D.C.
- Vietnam
Veterans Memorial Wall - see a registry of all the names on the wall.
We owe a great deal to these men and women who served and
currently serve in the military to protect our freedom. My dad proudly wears his WWII Veterans hat,
and so many kind people thank him for his service! Thank You to all our Veterans - our friends,
neighbors and family members who have given so much for this country. May we be worthy of your service and
sacrifice.
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