Honor Our Veterans
November 4, 2016
World War I ended in the 11th hour, of the 11th day, in the 11th month. This date was formally known as Armistice Day, to honor those who lost their lives in the preceding four years. Today we celebrate in honor of all the Veterans who have served in U.S. military.
Many large organizations in the United States have a commitment to hiring veterans when they return from combat. One such organization has also started a campaign to show support and appreciation for our veterans in everyday life. Similar to the iconic images of a yellow ribbon round the ole oak tree, Greenlight A Vet is a campaign to establish visible national support for our veterans by changing one light to green. Learn more at www.greenlightavet.com. You can view a map of green lights around the country and add yours to the masses
Veterans Day Facts
- In 1954, President Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
- Britain, France, Australia, and Canada also commemorate the veterans of the World Wars on or near November 11th.
- Each year on Veterans Day there is a ceremony held in Arlington Cemetery to honor all who have died in war.
- There was a seven-year period in the 1970s during which Veterans Day was moved to October.
- Approximately 35% of the veterans living today served in the United States military in the Vietnam War.
- There are approximately 23.2 million military veterans in the United States.
- Of those, approximately 1.6 million veterans are female.
- In 1921, on November 11th, an American soldier from World War I was buried at Arlington Cemetery. His identity was unknown and as such, his gravesite is called the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The tomb is meant to honor all American soldiers who have gone missing in action and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The tomb is a singular place where Americans can go to pay tribute.
- Approximately 90% of Disney employees worked in the making of propaganda and training videos during World War II.
PartyCheap thanks all the men and women who have served our country.
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This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
Elmer Davis |
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