"To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…" President Wilson 1919.
Veterans Day is a day for us as American citizen to thank and appreciate those who gave up everything and those who gave their lives to serve our country in war. It originally started when World War 1 ended and the Treaty of Versailles was signed. It was called Armistice Day. They eventually amended the act of 1938 and changed Armistice day to Veterans day.
The first Veterans day was confusingly celebrated on October 25, 1971. So president Ford signed a Public Law that changed veterans day back to its original date of November 11. He signed this law in 1975.
Veterans day continues to be celebrated on November 11th no matter what day of the week it falls on. It's a celebration of those who have gone and served their country in its time of need. These people are the ones we should thank for our freedom. So, thank you to everyone who has ever fought for me and my country. It is my privilege to write this for you.
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