Kibitzer
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After WW I (formerly "The Great War" or "The War to End All Wars" - until WW II came along), the national holiday called Armistice Day was established, respecting the signing of the Armistice that ended the fighting (signed on the 11h hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918).
In 1954, by act of Congress and signed into law by President Eisenhower, this holiday was renamed Veterans Day, as a means of honoring the millions of Americans who had recently served in WW II, not to mention Korea,
Note that this day is properly entitled VETERANS DAY. It often appears in print with an errant apostrophe (e.g., Veteran's or Veterans' Day), which is an ubiquitous if minor error. On a personal note, I prefer the word "commemoration" to "celebration" when referring to Veterans Day activities.
Annually our Boneyard moderators give a gracious shout-out of sorts to our vets which I know is greatly appreciated,
Now, 'Yarders and lurkers alike - have an enriching, flag-waving, and thirst-quenching Veterans Day on November 11. You can bet your sweet bippy that I will.
PS. It's not me in the pic, but a brother.
In 1954, by act of Congress and signed into law by President Eisenhower, this holiday was renamed Veterans Day, as a means of honoring the millions of Americans who had recently served in WW II, not to mention Korea,
Note that this day is properly entitled VETERANS DAY. It often appears in print with an errant apostrophe (e.g., Veteran's or Veterans' Day), which is an ubiquitous if minor error. On a personal note, I prefer the word "commemoration" to "celebration" when referring to Veterans Day activities.
Annually our Boneyard moderators give a gracious shout-out of sorts to our vets which I know is greatly appreciated,
Now, 'Yarders and lurkers alike - have an enriching, flag-waving, and thirst-quenching Veterans Day on November 11. You can bet your sweet bippy that I will.
PS. It's not me in the pic, but a brother.
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