Don’t Confuse Veterans Day With Other Days
Veterans Day: Some Americans know that on November 11, 1918 at the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, in the eleventh month, was the end of the “The Great War” WWI. November 11th was when the fighting stopped between the Allied Forces and Germany. It was the end of the The Great War. The Treaty of Versailles is the location the Allied Forces and Germany signed their Treaty. However, it was not signed until June 28, 1919 almost 8 months later after the fighting completely stopped.
Who was the leading supporters?
In 1919, US President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th as the first Armistice Day. “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with pride because of the heroism of those who died in their country’s service. And with gratitude for the victory” President Woodrow said this to his fellow Americans.
The Plan.
Most noteworthy, the day was design to be one of celebrations. Originally there were parades and patriotic public meetings. Armistice Day had the feelings of thanks and good-will towards others. Traditionally the United States additionally displayed a spirit of peace and good relations with all other nations. Americans believed they had fought their last war in history with any other Country. No American wanted to experience the severe realities of war, which they had just gone through!
What did Congress do?
Congress officially recognized the end of World War I on June 4, 1926. Congress at that time passed a resolution using these words:
“Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far-reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed.”
“Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations.”
And, “Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday:
Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11.”
Thus “inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other people.”
May 13, 1938, Congress made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday. After WWII in 1954 Congress Amended the Act, at the request of veterans service organization. “Armistice” and replaced it with “Veterans”. June 1, 1954, November 11th became the day to honor American veterans of all wars.
Remember President Dwight D. Eisenhower?
October 8, 1954 President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first Veterans Day Proclamation.
Content of the Veterans Day Proclamation states:“In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’ organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose.”
“Toward this end, I am designating the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee, which shall include such other persons as the Chairman may select, and which, will coordinate at the national level necessary planning for the observance.”
In conclusion, President Eisenhower went on to say because: “I am also requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in every way possible.” We have President Eisenhower to thank because he was the one who organized the modern-day legislation for Veterans.
Making it simple
Though simplifying National Holidays by making them a standard 3 day weekends was the accepted solution. Congress on June 28, 1968 standardized National Holidays. Congress’s simple plan was to combine and celebrate 4 National Holidays. Mondays would be the day for these National Holidays. Here’s those holidays Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day.
In 1971 there was an outcry by Americans to fix the current abstract holiday schedule. A standard 3-day holidays for all holiday was suggested by politicians. President Gerald R. Ford, on September 20th, 1975, signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date. As you may recall that was November 11th . Standard 3-day national holidays was scheduled to begin starting in 1978.
Preserving the historical significance of the original meaning of the Armistice Day. Keeping the Veterans in the forefront of this legal federal holiday. Please don’t forget the American Veteran for all they have done for our great country. Because some served, and some gave the ultimate sacrifice, for the good of their country.
Today, please help me by saying thank you to all the Veterans you may know or have known. They deserve your recognition and praise. If nothing else, do your part as an American and simply say thank you.
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