Veterans Day Tribute

[Biscuit]

Happy Veteran's Day





I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.


A Brief History Of Armistice (Veteran's) Day:
1918
World War I, then normally referred to simply as The Great War (no one could imagine any war being greater),
ended with the implementation of an armistice (temporary cessation of hostilitiesâ€"in this case until the final peace
treaty, the infamous Treaty of Versailles, was signed in 1919) between the Allies and Germany at the eleventh hour
of the eleventh day of November, 1918.
1919
November 11: President Wilson proclaims the first Armistice Day with the following words: "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…"
The original concept for the celebration was for the suspension of business for a two minute period beginning at 11 A.M.,
with the day also marked by parades and public mettings.
1920
On the second anniversary of the armistice, France and the United Kingdom hold ceremonies honoring their
unknown dead from the war. In America, at the suggestion of church groups, President Wilson names the
Sunday nearest Armistice Day Sunday, on which should be held services in the interest of international peace.
1921
Congress passes legislation approving the establishment of a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National
Cemetery. November 11 is chosen for the date of the ceremony. Accordingly, on October 20, Congress declares
November 11, 1921 a legal Federal holiday to honor all those who participated in the war. The ceremony
was conducted with great success.
1926
Congress adopts a resolution directing the President to issue an annual proclamation calling on the
observance of Armistice Day. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, most states establish November
11 as a legal holiday and at the Federal level, an annual proclamation is issued by the President.
1938
Congress passes legislation on May 13 making November 11 a legal Federal holiday, Armistice Day.
The United States has no ‘actual’ national holidays because the states retain the right to designate
their own holidays. The Federal government can in fact only designate holidays for Federal employees
and for the District of Columbia. But in practice the states almost always follow the Federal lead
in designation of holidays.
1941- 1945
1950- 1953
World War II and the Korean War create millions of additional war veterans
in addition to those of the First World War already honored by Armistice Day.
1954
On June 1, President Eisenhower signs legislation changing the
name of the legal holiday from Armistice Day to Veteran’s Day.
1968
Congress passes the Monday Holiday Law which established the fourth Monday in October
as the new date for the observance of Veteran’s Day. The law is to take effect in 1971.
  1971-1975
The Federal observance of Veterans Day is held on the fourth Monday of October. Initially all states
follow suit except Mississippi and South Dakota. Other states changed their observances back
to November 11 as follows: 1972- Louisiana and Wisconsin; 1974- Kentucky, Arkansas, Connecticut,
Georgia, Maine, South Carolina, West Virginia; 1975- California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas,
Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah,
West Virginia, and Wyoming.
1975
Legislation passed to return the Federal observance of Veteran’s Day to November 11, based on
popular support throughout the nation. Since the change to the fourth Monday in October, 46
states had either continued to commemorate November 11 or had reverted back to the original date
based on popular sentiment. The law was to take effect in 1978.
1978
Veteran’s Day observance reverts to November 11. 

[Biscuit]

Thanking you for your service and may God bless you.

[Mickster]

Hey, Thanks, Biscuit...
And thanks to all the other vets who have helped me keep my ol' 96 running great ...
I did four years in the Navy on the USS Constellation.
Think I will take the day off...
THANKS
Mickster

[Dennis The Menace]

Biscuit, thanks for a great post!

Thank you for your service, vets.  Some gave all, all gave some.  America is STILL the greatest country on earth, thansk to your service.

In memory:
  Spc Scott Reynolds, US Army
  Spc Sabas Cecilio, US Army
  PFC Marvin Edmond, US Army
All died as a result of a mortar training accident, Fort Stewart, GA 1989 
RIP, brothers.

Menace

[cowboy]

Thanks to all & thanks to all the vet's & your welcome (us Army 69-72)

[tireater]

The following quote came from President Reagan at Arlington National Cemetery, 11 Nov 85
"It is, in a way, an odd thing to honor those who died in defense of our country, in defense of us, in wars far away. The imagination plays a trick.
We see these soldiers in our mind as old and wise. We see them as something like the Founding Fathers, grave and gray haired.
But most of them were boys when they died, and they gave up two lives -- the one they were living and the one they would have lived.
When they died, they gave up their chance to be husbands and fathers and grandfathers. They gave up their chance to be revered old men.
They gave up everything for our country, for us. And all we can do is remember."

[1995 BadBoy]

God bless all vets and their families today and every day!

Air National Guard 1984-present 3E072 Electrical Power Production/Aircraft Arresting Systems Maintenance.

[Buckwheat]

Thanks to all vets and their families.

Tom..Vietnam-'65-'67

[48pan]

Thanks to our vets and our thought, prayers and appreciation for those still serving.

[texaskatfish]

Thnx as always Ms Biscuit!

150,680 current Patriot Guard members nationwide SaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaLUTE our fine men & women past, present, and future!

[RK101]

Thanks Ms Biscuit
US Navy 66-69.
Patriot Guard today.

[Jim Bronson]

God bless our veterans. You are NOT forgotten, and you never will be.

Jim,
USN 68-74

[No Problem]

THANKS TO ALL VETS PAST , PRESENT ,@ FURTURE.      USAF, VIETNAM VET

[Panzer]

All gave some, some gave all.
God bless them all, past, present and future !!!!!
Son now on second tour....Iraq......Army....armor Div.

[Tre_11 FLHX]

Thanks to all Vets!  US Army 1982-2004

Mike

[70weight]

Thanks to all of our vets, past and present!!! Hope you all had a great Veterans Day!
Chappy, US Army, Vietnam '66-'67

[redrokit8]

Unfortunately, for the majority of the United States citizens, they do not know and appreciate what Veterans Day is really about. Those who served and the families of those who did not return are the people who appreciate a Veteran and what sacrifices they made and still live with.
Oh yes, I did get one (1) Veterans Day phone call and it was a fellow Vietnam vet buddy of mine.
Anyone of younger age wanting to enter this country and gain citizenship should serve a two year military term and come to appreciate the cost of freedom and democracy.
I was a draftee and hated it, but in the end proud that I served ( and survived ). Rolling Thunder is a must ride. We're a dieing breed-keep it going!
4th Infantry & 25th Infantry Divisions 1966-1967 Republic of Vietnam. ( any troops out there ? )

[fatboyrider]

Had a great Veterans Day. Were about 3000 bikers that rode in a police escorted ride to honor the veterans.  All roads were closed along the route.  People were stopped along the side of the roads that we took and were waving flags or waving their arms.  The police escort was fantanstic.  Some of there have served in Irag and are back as deputy sheriffs.  It was a pleasure to ride that ride.  It seemed that most Americans remember their vets.