It was 106 years ago this Monday, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when fighting ended in World War I, "the war to end all wars." President Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 to be ...
Greetings, everyone, and thank you for watching. The celebrated ending of World War I fighting came at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, 1918. The day became known as Armistice Day. On May 13, 1938, a congressional ...
Nov. 11, Veterans Day, is a day of celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Veterans Day, or Armistice ...
VETERANS NEEDED TO HEAR. SCARCE HEARD AMID THE GUNS BELOW. TODAY, A SPECIAL TRADITION CONTINUED IN THE MCGUFFEY SCHOOL DISTRICT. EVERY YEAR, JUST BEFORE VETERANS DAY, JOE WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ...
Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11 to honor all U.S. military veterans and active-duty personnel. The holiday originated as Armistice Day in 1919 to mark the end of World War I. Ways to ...
GREENFIELD — Even a half-century after the end of the Vietnam War, Stephen Rosedale still remembers what it felt like trudging through rice paddies with his fellow U.S. soldiers in oppressive heat and ...
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Everyday, we see the greatest generation fade further away as the few remaining WWII veterans reach the end of their lives. Confusion over the government shutdown almost led to ...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginians across the Commonwealth gathered in Richmond on Monday, Nov. 11 to honor and reflect on the sacrifices of those who have served in the U.S. military. The Virginia War ...
Nominate an outstanding volunteer The Nevada Department of Veterans Services is now accepting nominations for three separate awards: the Veteran of the Month (VOM), Veteran Suppor ...
(This is a commentary I have posted previously on Veterans Day.) In 1954, Congress changed the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day, with the purpose of honoring all veterans of all wars. Congress ...