Veterans Day
Veterans Day first originated as “Armistice
Day” on Nov. 11, 1919 the first anniversary at the end of World War 1. It
became a holiday in 1938. In 1954 President Eisenhower changed the name from “Armistice
Day” to Veterans Day. In 1971 they moved the holiday to the fourth Monday in October
but in 1975 President Ford returned it to November 11 due to the important
historical significance of the date. In Europe, Britain, and Commonwealth
countries there’s a two minute silence at 11 am. Veterans Day pays tribute to
all American veterans living or dead but especially gives thanks living
veterans who served our country honorable during war or peace time.
Reflection:
What I think about Veterans Day is it’s
wonderful to pay tribute the veterans that served our country and fought for
our freedom.
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