"To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with lots of 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."
In 1953, a Kansas shoe store owner named Alfred King had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who served in World War I. He began a campaign to turn Armistice Day into "All" Veterans Day. A bill for the holiday was pushed through Congress. President Dwight Eisenhower signed it into law on May 26, 1954.
On June 1, 1954, congress amended the act, replacing "armistice" with Veterans.
(Information from Wikipedia)
A special thanks today to the men in my life who have served our country in the armed forces.
MY HEROS
My daddy, who served in the US Navy, World War II
Love the pictures of your dad and your husband! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tabitha. I am very proud of their service.
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