November 11 2014 November 11 marks the end of World War I To be more precise fighting officially ended at 11 AM November 11 1918 The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month Veterans Day ID: 614901
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Veterans Day
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November 11 marks the end of World War I To be more precise, fighting officially ended at 11 AM, November 11, 1918The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month!
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On November 11, 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National
Cemetery
This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, became the focal point of reverence for America's veterans
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Army
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Air Force
Marines
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National Guard
Coast Guard
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Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day It was originally meant to honor World War I veterans
Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution and became a national holiday 12 years
later
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Armistice – noun - a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace termsVeterans Day is to appreciate all who have served their country especially those who are still living
Memorial Day honors the American Military who have died in their service for the country
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Realizing that peace was equally preserved by veterans of WW II and Korea, Congress decided to honor those who have served America in all warsIn 1954, President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day
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There are actually more than 19 million war veterans in the United States, according to the Department of Veterans AffairsThis includes veterans from World Wars I and II, as well as the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, Iraq and Afganistan
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The Poppy was adopted as the symbol of remembrance because it was so widespread on the sites of the battlefields of Europe after the First World War
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The best way to honor veterans is to fly the American flag. The flag is flown to show respect for American veterans, and is a symbol of their service to the countrySome people celebrate the holiday by attending ceremonial flag raisings and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
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I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which is stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The Pledge of Allegiance
Red Skelton on TV Show January, 1969Slide14
Oh, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light.What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleamingWhose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet waveO’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave?
Francis Scott KeyStar Spangled BannerSlide15
Army
Navy
Air Force
We want to thank all Americans who have served in the Military, whether in war or peace.
Marines
Coast Guard
National Guard
created by Susan Ging Lent
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