Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a very important holiday in America. It is a national holiday usually celebrated on November 11th. This day is held to honor military veterans. US president Woodwrow Wilson, first proclaimed and Armistice Day back in 1919 to honor those who fought in World War I. Then is 1938 November 11th was approved at a legal holiday. Then in 1954 President Dwight Eisenhower changed Armistice Day into Veterans Day celebrating all veterans. On this day, men and women though out history and currently, are remembered for answering their nation's call.

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