On this Veteran’s Day, we honor all veterans. We mark Veterans Day on the anniversary of the end of WWI. Here is a bit more information about this special occasion.
>Originally known as Armistice Day recognizing the end of WW1 when an armistice between the Allied Nations and Germany went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
>In 1926, Congress adopted a resolution asking President Coolidge to issue annual proclamations calling for the observance of November 11th with appropriate ceremonies.
>A Congressional Act was approved May 13, 1938 making November 11th a legal holiday – Armistice Day.
>In 1945, a WW2 veteran from Birmingham, Alabama named Raymond Weeks led an effort to honor all veterans on Armistice Day.
>The holiday was established on May 26, 1954 and, in June, was renamed Veterans Day.
>A 2-minute silence is recommended to be observed at 2:11pm EST on November 11th.
For more information about the history of Veterans Day, Visit:
History of Veterans Day – Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (va.gov).
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