Because they served in the army. They're no more heroes than people serving now, but they have a day to recognize them. I would much prefer to honor the people that served and aren't here to celebrate, but the world doesnt work like that
Word Wars I and II were perceived by the public as wars with a rightful cause of US participation and the veterans were greeted as heroes. But the Vietnam war was controversial in its nature and a lot of public did not support it. This had a dramatic effect on veterans public image, who were not held in high regards as their predecessors have been.
VFW-Veterans of Foreign Wars, founded by Spanish-American War of 1898 veterans in 1899. American Legion-founded by WWI veterans in 1919. AMVETS-American Veterans, founded by WWII veterans in 1944. VVA-Vietnam Veterans of America, founded by Vietnam War veterans in 1978.
The "American Legion" was created by WWI veterans in about 1919. The "Veterans of Foreign Wars" (VFW) was created by Spanish-American Veterans of 1898, and is our oldest Veterans group. The "American Veterans" (AMVETS) was created by WWII veterans. Originally, these veteran groups were open to only their own veterans, but as time went by they opened to all "qualified" veterans.
Yes! The Department of Veterans' Affairs began a campaign in 2006 to encourage all veterans to wear their medals on Memorial Day, the 4th of July and Veterans' Day.
According to the Department of Veterans' Affairs: Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
Because veterans still fought in the army and survived.
To honor our veterans and heroes...
should be called heroes.
Veterans Day and Memorial Day are the two in the US. July 4th is also used to recognize them.
Word Wars I and II were perceived by the public as wars with a rightful cause of US participation and the veterans were greeted as heroes. But the Vietnam war was controversial in its nature and a lot of public did not support it. This had a dramatic effect on veterans public image, who were not held in high regards as their predecessors have been.
Kent Fedorowich has written: 'Unfit for heroes' -- subject(s): History, Colonies, Agricultural colonies, Reconstruction (1914-1939), Veterans
Because we must show respect and honor the military soldiers that gave us their lives. In every year people cried because they're losing heroes that's why we celebrate Veterans day in every year and we should not make fun of the soldiers.
The Help for Heroes wristband features a variety of colors that symbolize different aspects of support for veterans and armed forces personnel. The primary color, often a deep red, represents the blood spilled by soldiers, while other colors may signify hope, resilience, and the commitment to helping those who have served. Each color serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made and the ongoing need for support and recognition of veterans.
360 veterans are reconzed on veterans.
Help for Heroes provides direct, practical support to wounded, injured and sick Service personnel, veterans, and their families. This is provided through grants to individuals and other Service charities, capital build projects and support for life at our four Recovery Centres across the UK.
The Vietnam War, and specifically the way Veterans were treated when they returned. Instead of being welcomed back as heroes, they were ignored because the war had been lost.
75% of veterans served by hostillity there are 24.9 million veterans 1.7 million veterans are women 9.7 million veterans are 65 or older 2.4 million veterans were black