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~ As the nation prepares to honor its veterans on November 11th, journalists are reminded of the significance of this date and its historical roots. This day serves as a powerful reminder to recognize and appreciate the service, sacrifice, and contributions of those who have served in the U.S. military.
The origins of Veterans Day can be traced back to November 11th, 1918, when an armistice was declared between the Allied nations and Germany, effectively ending World War I after four years of brutal conflict. In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day to commemorate the lives lost during the war and honor the bravery of those who served.
In 1938, Congress officially designated November 11th as a legal holiday, with a focus on peace and honoring veterans of World War I. However, as the U.S. entered World War II in 1941 and the Korean War in 1950, the scope of Veterans Day expanded to include all veterans who have served in any war.
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In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill to rename Armistice Day as Veterans Day, extending recognition to all U.S. veterans regardless of their service history. The Uniform Holiday Bill of 1968 moved Veterans Day to a Monday observance in order to provide workers with a long weekend. However, in 1975, President Gerald Ford signed legislation returning the holiday to its original date of November 11th after it was determined that many Americans preferred to commemorate it on its historical date.
This week at a Council meeting, a resolution was adopted to celebrate Veterans Day and pay tribute to those who have served our country. As we approach this important day, let us remember and honor all those who have selflessly served our nation in times of war and peace.
The origins of Veterans Day can be traced back to November 11th, 1918, when an armistice was declared between the Allied nations and Germany, effectively ending World War I after four years of brutal conflict. In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day to commemorate the lives lost during the war and honor the bravery of those who served.
In 1938, Congress officially designated November 11th as a legal holiday, with a focus on peace and honoring veterans of World War I. However, as the U.S. entered World War II in 1941 and the Korean War in 1950, the scope of Veterans Day expanded to include all veterans who have served in any war.
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In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill to rename Armistice Day as Veterans Day, extending recognition to all U.S. veterans regardless of their service history. The Uniform Holiday Bill of 1968 moved Veterans Day to a Monday observance in order to provide workers with a long weekend. However, in 1975, President Gerald Ford signed legislation returning the holiday to its original date of November 11th after it was determined that many Americans preferred to commemorate it on its historical date.
This week at a Council meeting, a resolution was adopted to celebrate Veterans Day and pay tribute to those who have served our country. As we approach this important day, let us remember and honor all those who have selflessly served our nation in times of war and peace.
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