Veterans Day: Honoring Our Veterans & Current Servicemembers
A Brief History
Our Veterans Day is celebrated each year on November 11th. The history of the day goes back many decades and it was first known as Armistice Day beginning on November 11, 1919. That particular day was the first anniversary commemorating the end of World War I.
Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance. It was known as this because the meaning of armistice itself is an agreement made between opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time, in other words, a truce. In 1938 it became known as Veterans Day and became a federal holiday.
Who Is Honored
The people who are honored on the federal holiday are those who are serving and have served in the United States Armed Forces. In the beginning, when it was known as Armistice Day, it was to honor the soldiers who had served in World War I.
In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, Congress decided to change its name to Veterans Day to honor all of those who had served in the United States Armed Forces at any time. This was to include all branches of service and those who served in them including the National Guard and all military reservists.
They were to be honored whether they had served in a war, at the time of war, or any time of service in the United States Military.
How to Honor or Show Appreciation
On Veterans Day, there are many ways to show your appreciation for those who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces. One way is to simply say “Thank you” and recognize those you know who are veterans or servicemembers.
Another way is to fly a flag for those who have defended it.
You can also take the time and speak with somebody who has served and ask about their service without offending them. This means don’t ask innappropriate questions like, “Have you killed anybody or seen any of your fellow comrades killed?”
Also, one mistake that many people make on Veterans Day is confusing it for Memorial Day. They are very different.
Our Thanks
From myself as a Veteran and all of us here at Low VA Rates, we’d like to give a big “thank you” to all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. We are forever indebted to you for making the commitment and sacrifices that you’ve made to truly keep our country safe and free.
Low VA Rates was built to serve those who have served, and continue to serve, our country in the way that all veterans and servicemembers do. It’s an honor to serve you as you have served our country. We look forward to our continued service for each veteran and their families every day.
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