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In two days the country will pause to honor our Veterans. It was president Woodrow Wilson who first proclaimed Veterans Day as November 11, 1919. Then, seven years later, The United States Congress passed a resolution making an official legal holiday. It is widely known as both Armistice Day and Veterans Day, as it is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War 1. It was declared “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as Armistice Day.” Nationally, there will be a ceremony honoring America’s military members and Veterans at Arlington National Cemetery at 11:00 AM on Wednesday.
What is Veterans day to us though? In a time where the country is still at war, political arguments are still just as strong as ever, and so many of our men and women are still overseas fighting - well, what does it mean to pause and recognize our Veterans? Just about every one of us knows someone fighting overseas, or has a veteran that is close to us. Your political affiliation doesn’t matter with something like this, liberal or conservative – this is about simply being American. Our men and women fight for the freedoms that we all take for granted every day. Whether you agree with the conflict overseas or not – this Wednesday take a minute and say thank you to the many military members and veterans that have sacrificed so much to make our lives better.
What are your Veterans Day Plans? Who would you like to honor this Wednesday? Share your thoughts below and let us know.
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