Veteran's Day

Although last week was Veteran's Day, I was going to post on the indicated date, however became too preoccupied with other tasks, and forgot. I would now like to thank all of the Veterans and soldiers who are fighting currently or who have fought for the United States of America.



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Brief History of Veteran's Day

Although World War 1 officially concluded with the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919, the actual hostilities between the Allies and their opponents concluded with an armistice, or a temporary conclusion in hostilities approximately seven months prior, on November 11, 1918.

• In November of 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day.



• This was legalized as an official government holiday in 1938.



• Although Armistice Day was originally intended to honor World War 1 veterans, it was later altered to also honor World War 2 veterans.



• Armistice Day was altered to Veteran's Day on June 1, 1954 in order to commemorate veterans of all wars.



• To this day, Veteran's Day is celebrated in the United States on November 11, regardless of the day of the week in which it is placed.

For more information on the History of Veteran's Day, progress to this link.