Happy Veterans Day!
According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, in November 1919, President Wilson commemorated the official end of World War I by proclaiming November 11 as Armistice (later to be renamed Veterans) Day with the following words:
“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…“
Veterans Day continues to be an opportunity to celebrate America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and protect the freedom of each and every citizen.
Veterans Day is still observed on November 11 (if the Nov. 11 holiday falls on a non-workday — Saturday or Sunday — the holiday is observed by the federal government on Monday or Friday) regardless of what day of the week on which it falls.
Today is a Silver Lined day to honor the sacrifice and bravery of all U.S. veterans and their families.
