Armistice Day began 99 years ago to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the end of WWI. In 1926 Congress passed the resolution for November 11th to be an annual observance and in 1938 the day became a national holiday. Veterans Day gives us an opportunity to show respect and admiration to American veterans, both those who have passed and those still living, and who have served their country honorably in times of peace, as well as during war.
History.com offers some facts about Veterans Day:
- Veterans Day occurs on November 11 every year in the United States.
- In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
- In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed by Congress, which moved the celebration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. The law went into effect in 1971, but in 1975 President Gerald Ford returned Veterans Day to November 11, due to the important historical significance of the date.
- Great Britain, France, Australia, and Canada also commemorate the veterans of World War I and World War II on or near November 11th: Canada has Remembrance Day, while Britain has Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday of November).
- In Europe, Great Britain and the Commonwealth countries it is common to observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. every November 11.
We pay tribute to our military men and women in all branches of the armed forces and pray for your safety as you continue to protect our rights and freedoms. It’s been said that,
“What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
We are grateful for what lies within you, for your service, and for your selfless acts of courage. We honor you and pray God’s blessings over you in remembrance of your bravery and willing sacrifices.
Be Well and Be Blessed!
Lucinda
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