Politics & Government
Who Do You Want to Thank on Veteran's Day?
This year, it's commemorated on Monday - but no matter the calendar date, it is a day of remembrance and thanks.
Sunday is officially Veterans Day, a time to recognize and honor those who have served in our nation’s military. Have you thanked the veterans you know?
This year, since Veterans Day falls on a weekend, it will be officially commemorated Monday, Nov. 12.
The Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I, took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed "November 11" as the first remembrance of the end of the Great War:
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"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…"
In 1926, Congress officially recognized the end of WWI and laid the foundation for Veterans Day celebrations. Later, in 1938, Congress approved Nov. 11 as “Armistice Day," changed to “Veterans Day” in 1954.
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