November 11 is nigh again, our country's day for honoring
our fellow Americans who have donned a uniform and
carried a gun for us --- Veterans Day. Here your patriotic
Peasant wants to share with you, my grand and fantastic
readers, ten facts about this special day:
1) Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day.
It marked the end of the First World War on the 11th hour
of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
2) Armistice Day underwent a name change to its current name.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower renamed the day to honor
all who served in our military.
3) This day honors all veterans, living and deceased, whereas
Memorial Day honors all deceased service men and women.
4) Many Americans pause at 11:00 AM to remember the
WWI armistice.
5) It's part of a global tradition.
Our allies observe similar days: The United Kingdom and Canada
have Remembrance Day, while France and Belgium have
Armistice Day.
6) Its date was shifted, but restored.
In 1968 it was shifted to October for a long weekend, but was restored
to November 11 in 1975.
7) Arlington Ceremony
Each year, the President of the United States honors fallen heroes
at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
8) No Apostrophe Needed.
It's Veterans Day, NOT Veteran's or Veterans'. This day belongs to
ALL veterans.
9) Over 18 million veterans and counting.
10) A day to say "Thank You" for our veterans' service and sacrifice!
And, as always, if you enjoy your freedom, thank a vet!
MEM
NOTE: These historical facts are compliments of "American Flags Express".
