Today is Veterans Day, a day in which we honor all veterans living or dead.
Veterans Day 2024 is a
nationwide sharing of gratitude, reflection, and honor as Americans come
together today to recognize the contributions and
sacrifices of veterans who have served in the United States Armed
Forces. It is a federal holiday. Veterans Day traces its origins to the conclusion of World War I, famously known as “the war to end all wars.” The conflict officially ended on November 11, 1918, when an armistice agreement between Allied nations and Germany took effect. Originally called “Armistice Day,” this holiday celebrated peace and honored the soldiers who served. By 1954, after World War II and the Korean War had added millions of service members to the veteran population, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation renaming the holiday as “Veterans Day” to recognize all veterans, not just those from World War I.
A national moment of silence is observed at 11:00 a.m to observe the signing of the armistice agreement.
Please hug a veteran today. They are everywhere.
Sad it was not the war to end all wars.
ReplyDeleteIt is Remembrance Day here. And we do.
ReplyDeleteDitto what Iris said
ReplyDeleteMy mother remembered the moment when the war ended — she was a schoolchild at that time.
ReplyDelete...have a respectful day.
ReplyDeleteA lovely tribute to veterans, Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteLovely tribute
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about the National Moment of Silence. As Jeanie said, this is a lovely tribute.
ReplyDeleteWonderful tribute. :)
ReplyDeleteA lovely post.
ReplyDeleteA special day to remember.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan