November 10, 2014
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Thank a Veteran
Someone asked me today why we were celebrating Veterans Day on Tuesday instead of Monday this year...I told them I thought we always celebrated on the 11th of November...not being for certain I googled it, cause you know if it's on the internet it has to be true =))))))))
Who Knew?:
Here's what you need to know:
Difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day: Veterans Day is a federal holiday that is celebrated on Nov. 11 each year. It's often confused with Memorial Day, which is set aside to honor those who died serving their country. Veterans Day is for all those who have served in the armed forces.
Armistice Day: The origins of the holiday date back to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, who proclaimed Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919 to mark the end of World War I. The armistice between Germany and the Allied nations that ended WWI was signed on that day and a ceasefire went into effect on the 11th hour of Nov. 11, 1918. An interesting note on that day, however. The war didn't have its official end until seven months later, when, on June 28, 1919, the parties signed the Treaty of Versailles in the Palace of Versailles in France.
How it was first marked: The initial celebration included a short work stopping at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11.
Early description of the holiday: Wilson's proclamation noted: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations."
Congress joins in: On June 4, 1926, Congress passed its own resolution asking President Calvin Coolidge to issue another proclamation to observe Nov. 11 as a holiday designed to celebrate world peace and the end of WWI.
Alabama's role: In 1945, Birmingham veteran Raymond Weeks, a veteran of World War II, led a delegation to then Army Chief of Staff Gen. Dwight Eisenhower to convince him to turn Armistice Day into a time to honor all those who served in the armed forces. Weeks led the first national celebration in Alabama in 1947, something he continued to do until his death in 1985.
Name change: Eisenhower, by then president, signed a bill into law in 1954 and Congress voted to change the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
Day change: Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday of October in 1971 but was changed back to its original Nov. 11 date in 1978. If the day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then it's observed on Monday or Friday, respectively.
How it's celebrated now: Veterans Day is now observed on Nov. 11, regardless of which day of the week on which day it falls. Federal and most state offices are closed on the day, as are most schools.
So there ya go - our schools are not closed tomorrow, but they do have a very nice memorial service at 11:00 and then they feed the local veterans in the school cafeteria.
Here's one of my favorite Veteran photo's:
it reminds me of the old movie with Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly:
On the Town:
Have a Great week!
ilym
Comments (51)
You're most welcome!
That is a really sweet and lovely photo of the couple kissing
It's a good holiday. America has to take care of the veterans.
Indeed - I can't link to your site anymore =(((
Love the history of it all. I always take a moment of silence on 11-11 at 11:00 to remember. I'm hoping the American Legion is selling the paper poppies for your lapel again this year - I try to buy one to help the vets!
That is my favorite veteran pic too. I did not know all the background to the day so thanks for laying that all out.
Your welcome, I didn't know either!
I'm grateful for the Veterans and the way they serve their country. I will remember.
love to you friend! <3
This is a nice educational blog.
Being in an AirForce town, most everything is closed here for the day, including schools.
That is an iconic photo of the kiss, but there is a not so romantic background. The lady in that photo didn't even know the man who grabbed and kissed her.
Ha - I bet the lady was suprised, delightfully so I hope.
I was yesterday at the commemoration in Amiens (Somme ) of the armistice of 1918 . In the past I lived in Arras (Artois ) and I went to the ceremony at the monument to the soldiers killed at the War I . A band was playing the national anthems . It is good to keep memory of those who gave their life for us .
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