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A Brief History of Veterans Day

Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.

In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at the urging of the veterans service organizations -- amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

The difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day

Memorial Day honors servicemembers who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day but the day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.

President Eisenhower’s letter to Harvey V. Higley, Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, designating him Chairman, Veterans Day National Committee

The White House Office
October 8, 1954

Dear Mr. Higley:

I have today signed a proclamation calling upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954 as Veterans Day. It is my earnest hope that all veterans, their organizations, and the entire citizenry will join hands to insure proper and widespread observance of this day. With the thought that it will be most helpful to coordinate the planning, I am suggesting the formation of a Veterans Day National Committee. In view of your great personal interest as well as your official responsibilities, I have designated you to serve as Chairman. You may include in the Committee membership such other persons as you desire to select and I am requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch to assist the Committee in its work in every way possible.

I have every confidence that our Nation will respond wholeheartedly in the appropriate observance of Veterans Day, 1954.

Sincerely,

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
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A Day Of Remembrance
Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. We honour those who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War (1939-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953), as well as those who have served since then. More than 1,500,000 Canadians have served our country in this way, and more than 100,000 have died. They gave their lives and their futures so that we may live in peace.

Why Remember?
By remembering their service and their sacrifice, we recognize the tradition of freedom these men and women fought to preserve. They believed that their actions in the present would make a significant difference for the future, but it is up to us to ensure that their dream of peace is realized. On Remembrance Day, we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country and acknowledge our responsibility to work for the peace they fought hard to achieve.

A Day Of Remembrance


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Thank you Bill for posting this.





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Excellent Bill. And you remembered our great friends to the Nord. As much as we should honor our own forces, we should not take for granted how lucky we are to have such excellent partners in world freedom. This is especially true when we look at what is occurring on our southern borders. We are so lucky to be free!!!

A personal thank you to our friends across the pond too (after all, there are a few Barths that have migrated there).




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Thanks Bill
I served 75-78
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Allegiance: United States Army
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Type: Armored Division
Role: Armor
Size: Division
Nickname: Hell On Wheels [1]
Engagements: World War II - Vietnam {units} - War in Southwest Asia
Notable commanders: George S. Patton - George Patton IV - Ernest N. Harmon - Edward H. Brooks

I should add
my wife gayle served in the army
I have 2 step daughter
Jammie-server in the navy
Cheryl still serving navy
my brother david served navy
and 1 uncle severd army
so proud of everybody who did or is cheers


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Thank you to all our veterans!

I just discovered 1SaleaDay is offering a free Veteran's Day support pin today only:

http://www.1saleaday.com/

I just ordered mine. Smiler
 
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Bill, Thanks once again for remembering. Today I attended a program at my grandchildren's grammer school. I know that the children do not understand the significance of the day but it is nice to know the officials and teachers are trying to teach them the importance. The kids had a wall of fame with pictures of all us old codgers taken many years ago and in uniform. Each picture was identified by name and relationship to the child.

At least this is a lot different than the reception I and many others were welcomed to upon my return from Vietnam in 1968.

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Applebees offered free food to veterans today, at least here in Florida. My Dad (Korea) and son (Iraq) both took advantage. They said the place was busier than they had ever seen it. Applebees just went up a notch in my restaurant opinion.




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Applebees offered free food to veterans today

Up a notch in my book too. .had 7 ounce sirloin, smashed potatoes and cole slaw on the house, things were so busy as a single I had to sit at the bar to avoid a half hour wait. Not so bad though, good company many vets from many wars and the two dry, burbon manhattans (not on the house)weren't bad either.
 
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...many vets from many wars and the two dry, burbon manhattans (not on the house)weren't bad either.
If I was there, you wouldn't have paid for that either. cheers

Thank you all for your service!!!


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I would have gone there, but they didn't have ham and lima beans.

To me, that is the quintessential Army meal.


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