November 11, 2002
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Day 11 of Give Thanks
World War I ended the 11th month, the 11th day, the 11th hour.
An Act approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November a legal holiday known as ‘Armistice Day. ‘
In 1954, after World War II and Korea, Congress amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting the word ‘Veterans.’ On June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
The Uniforms Holiday Bill was signed on June 28, 1968, and was intended to insure three-day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays- – Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would help the economy. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25, 1971.
It was quite apparent that the commemoration of Veterans Day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of Americans, so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 , which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978.
Here is the photo of my Dad in his Naval uniform.
He was a veteran of WWII and a Officer of the Navy.
It’s because of men and women like my Dad that we in the United States have our freedom that we cherish so much. So thank you to all who serve and have served our country so well!
Comments (12)
Very lovely Veteran’s Day tribute. I would love to see the picture of your dad.
Thanks for the sub.
I hope you’ll post that picture….and by the way, I don’t think I’m any busier than you are!
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Very nice tribute.
Yes, it is because of men and women that fought, we are able to have and do the things “we can”
Thankyou for bringing that remembrance home. I seemed to have forgotten that today was veterans day somehow. I thank you for remembering for me. As most here know, I usually post plenty for our service men, somehow I missed. I hope you find the time to post your dads picture. Have a great day and a wonderful tomorrow! ! ! ! Much love and hugs! ! !
Hope to see it when you get a chance..you must be so proud of him! I know I am!
What a nice tribute to our vets.. thanks doll.. Very Nice!
I see the resemblance.
Hello there!
First of all, your Dad was quite a handsome Naval man
I noticed in your profile that we are the same age – well, actually I am 2 months older than you. How cool is that?
Thanks for subbing to me. You have an adorable family! I can’t wait to read all about your thanksfest.
Amen
I wish now that I had a copy of my dad’s Navy photo… he actually served during the Korean Conflict but thankfully his ship remained in the Pacific and was only shot at once– and missed 
What a wonderful post!!!
Wonderful blog! I too am the proud daughter of and sister to Navy men.