Today, we give thanks to the 19 million brave men and women whose sacrifices helped to defend our great nation and give us the freedoms we enjoy today. Veteran’s Day, not to be confused with Memorial Day which honors those who lost their lives while serving our country, is a time to honor our living Veterans- though we should always show gratitude for both.
Did you know that Veteran’s Day was originally called Armistice Day? Armistice Day was first commemorated on November 11th, 1919, after the first anniversary of World War I, which ended on the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” the year prior. Celebrated by many, Armistice Day was finally declared a federal holiday in 1938. And in year 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower renamed the holiday to Veteran’s Day as we know it today.
Each year, the Veterans Day National Ceremony is held in the Arlington National Cemetery where a color guard comprised of members of each military branch pays tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A wreath is placed on the Tomb by the President while the solemn sound of “Taps” looms through the air.
This event is open to the public, but there are many other ways you can honor Veterans in your local area.
Here are some ideas:
- Express your gratitude to a Veteran for their service.
- Display the United States flag in your home or business.
- Read a book or watch a movie about U.S. history with your family.
- Volunteer or donate to a military nonprofit.
It is important to remember that America is free because of the brave. Our founder Dan Weber was an American patriot who served in the United States Air Force for the love of his country. AMAC extends a special thank you to all those who have served, and their family members. Your sacrifices are appreciated, and we salute you each day.
THANK YOU TO ALL VETERANS.
Thank you for the timely reminder and solemn thpughts concerning our nation and the role we as citizens of this nation fill in aiding our neighbors in need. We know there was a time when we needed assistance and received it. God bless us to choose the right in all of our choices .
Only wish that this would have come out on Friday rather than late today.
My Thanks to all of our Veterans. You are the BEST in the World.
In Great Britain it is called Rememberance Day.The King lays a wreath at The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier at The Cenotaph in Whitehall,Westminster. All traffick comes to a halt and there is a 2 minute silence. Eleventh minute of the eleventh hour AM.