Global Exchange Vacation Club Shares The Facinating History Surrounding Veterans Day

Global Exchange Vacation Club Shares The Facinating History Surrounding Veterans Day

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The Origin of Veterans Day - Remembering the Sacrifices of our Military Veterans

Veterans Day is a United States National Holiday, celebrated every year on November 11th. Veterans Day was declared a holiday to remember the numerous sacrifices of our military personnel. These men and women gave during wartime and continue to give of themselves to serve and protect the United States of America both during war and peace time.

Veterans Day is a significant holiday that seems to get lost when compared to more festive holidays of the season. Remembering all U.S. Military Veterans is important because it recognizes the military personnel who have served, both past and present, to protect the freedoms that all Americans have come to expect. Young men and women have gone and continue to go to war to protect America. They put their lives on hold to fight and die for America's Freedom.

Historic Wars

The United States of America has been involved in many historic wars including the Civil War, Revolutionary War, World War I, World War II, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, Desert Storm and the War in Iraq. Veterans who serve in peacetime are also honored for their willingness to serve and their importance in maintaining peace.

World War I - The War to End all Wars

World War I was a European battle against the mighty forces of Germany. This war was much larger than anyone anticipated and was called The Great War. WWI began in 1914 and ended in 1918. Many soldiers on both sides forfeited their lives and as a result, the war was declared The War to End All Wars. On November 11, 1918, a truce or Armistice was declared on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Woodrow Wilson declared November 11 Armistice Day. An unidentified soldier was buried in the tomb of the Unknown Soldier to remember the many soldiers who lost their lives.

Armistice Day Declared a National Holiday

Twenty seven states gradually made Armistice Day a legal holiday. In 1938, the U.S. Congress declared November 11 a National Holiday.

World War II and Veterans Day

In 1939, the year after Armistice Day was declared a national holiday, World War II began. This war involved countries outside of the European Theater and was so large that it made World War I appear small in comparison. WWII ended after six and a half years, however, it wasn't until 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was himself a World War II veteran, proclaimed November 11 as Veterans Day.

The 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month

Because of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, Congress elected to change the date of Veterans Day in 1971. Congress proclaimed the holiday to be celebrated on the second Monday of the month, but there was universal public outcry to the proposed change. People felt that the date of November 11 was much too significant to be celebrated on any day except November 11th. In 1975, President Gerald Ford changed Veterans Day back to its original date of November 11th.

Military personnel can take great pride that they serve their country. They have shown discipline, courage and strength during their life experiences in the military. On November 11th, please honor our military veterans, past and present, for putting their lives on the line for our freedom.

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