Good Morning Neighbors November 11, 2014 The 315th day of 2014 40 days until winter begins Today Is Veterans Day (United States) Originally Armistice Day, commemorating the signing of the agreement that ended World War I at 11:00 A.M., November 11, 1918, this federal holiday was changed to Veterans Day in 1954. At that time, it became a day to honor all the men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States. Each year, special ceremonies are held at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Consider spending some time on-line learning more about our nations veterans. The Great War Society has developed a Web site devoted to World War I educational materials. The World War II Memorial celebrates the victory of the greatest generation with a design that uses moving water to harmonize with its natural surroundings. Visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial online; this moving memorial, dedicated in 1995, is the latest addition to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. See a registry of all the names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington. Today in History: Forty one Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower sign a compact calling for a body Politick just off the Massachusetts coast. (1620) Have a GREAT Tuesday
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 12:53:18 +0000
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