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Veterans Day Holiday
War War 1 ended on the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day or the eleventh month. Now, the 11th day of November is set aside to honor those who have served, and too often died, for their country. Originally called Armistice Day, that day is now called Veteran's Day. Ask and answer questions about Veteran's Day here.
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Why should you appreciate veterans?
A veteran, not a reporter gave us freedom of speech
A veteran, not a politician gave us the right to vote
I am free today because of the brave souls who stood on the front line and said no to tyrany.
What made the invasion of Normandy so important?
They forced the German army into retreat from France, allowing the Allies to liberate the country.
What countries have Remembrance Day?
Some countries, like Australia and Canada, honour those who died serving their country on November 11 each year. Others on Armistice Day or Remembrance Sunday, like Britain. Others honour, like the United States their war dead in May.
Do any countries observe Veterans Day?
Australia celebrates by having a celebration called Poppy where no one goes to work or school in remembrance of World war 2 fighters. China celebrates by burning a boquet of roses at the town hall. It is called "Jaknov" *(Pronounced) Switzerland hangs medals all across the town of Bern (aka their capitol)
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Why is veterans day date changed from october November?
I have a .pdf file that gives a brief history of all of the U. S. holidays. It explains when they changed it and when they changed it back due to all the complaints they received, but it doesn't give a clue as to why. It was part of the same act that moved Columbus Day (Oct. 12), Memorial Day (May 30) and Washington's Birthday (Feb. 22) to Mondays, but why they didn't make it the second Monday of November is beyond me. (I also never understood why they made it so that "Washington's Birthday" never falls on Washington's birthday.)
to show that we care about our veterans. veterans day is celebrated to show that we really care about what they did for their nation and to prove that we care about those people how fought for the nation. people who honor the veteran show that they care about them and what they for our nation.
Why are red poppies a symbol of remembrance?
Red poppies symbolise remembrance.
The story goes that, following one of the bloodiest battles of World War I, in the fields of Flanders in western Europe, when the ground was completely churned up and muddied, thousands of red poppies sprang up. The seeds had lain dormant in the soil and, after being aerated with the churning of the soil from the soldiers' boots and fertilized with their blood, the poppies grew abundantly, springing forth new life from death.
This is why poppies are worn on Remembrance Day (commemorating Armistice Day) as well as ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand and on other solemn occasions when we remember the soldiers who fought or even gave their lives for our freedom.
Another reason poppies came to such prominence in association with World War I is because of how they were immortalized in that most famous poem of WWI, In Flanders Fields, written by John McCrae, a Canadian surgeon attached to the 1st Field Artillery Brigade. This poem is spoken at memorial services everywhere on both ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day and remains one of the most famous Australian War poems ever written.
Why is veteran's day called poppy day in England?
Poppies symbolise remembrance.
The story goes that, following one of the bloodiest battles of World War I, in the fields of Flanders in western Europe,when the ground was completely churned up and muddied, thousands of red poppies sprang up. The seeds had lain dormant in the soil and, after being aerated with the churning of the soil from the soldiers' boots and fertilised with their blood, the poppies grew abundantly, springing forth new life from death.
This is why poppies are worn on Remembrance Day (commemorating Armistice Day) as well as ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand, and other solemn occasions when we remember the soldiers who fought or even gave their lives for our freedom.
Another reason poppies came to such prominence in association with World War I is because of how they were immortalised in that most famous poem of WWI, In Flanders Fields, written by John McCrae. This poem is spoken at memorial services everywhere on both ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day.
Is Veterans Day a religious holiday?
ANSWER 1
No. It is not a religious holiday. It is a national holiday.
ANSWER 2
Yes, because some veterans are dead, and if you believe in heaven, that is religious.
What have veterans done for this country?
the ability of spending time with their family.
one that i think is important is they have to sacrifice their lives to give us the freedom we need
we remember soldiers with a rememberance day on the 11th month on the 11th hour
What is the significance of selling small red poppies on Veteran's Day?
The red poopies grew wild in the field where so many soldiers were buried.
John McCrae wittnessed the death of his friend Lieutenant Alexis Helmero . He wrote the Flanders field poem the following day.
Why is Veterans Day an important holiday?
Veterans Day is important because it is a display of respect and honor to our veterans and what they have done for our country. Without our veterans, who fought for our independence, we probably would not have our independence now. They gave up a lot to fight for our country and they deserve our respect and thanks.
What is Veterans Day and why is it important?
Veterans Day - November 11
Veterans Day is a day set aside, a Federal Holiday, to commemorate the loss and sacrifice of all Americans who have served in the US military : those who have died fighting for our freedom, those who are now fighting, and those who will continue to fight in the future.
History
U.S. holiday celebrated on November 11, honouring veterans of the U.S. armed forces and those killed in battle. Originally called Armistice Day, it began as a commemoration of the ending of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918. After World War II it was recognized as a day to pay tribute to all service members, and in 1954 it was designated as Veterans Day. It is usually observed with parades, speeches, and flowers placed on military graves and memorials. The holiday is called Remembrance Day in Canada and Remembrance Sunday (on the Sunday nearest to November 11) in Britain.
Federal Holiday
As a federal holiday, Veterans Day is always celebrated on November 11. If that date falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a federal holiday, and the various celebrations will be divided between the two days. If the date falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday may be designated as the leave day for federal government employees.
How do you know if you are a military veteran?
If you have worn a military uniform in service to your nation, YOU ARE A VETERAN.
Songs concludes all reviews parades and honor guard ceremonies?
The Army Goes Rolling Along is the song that concludes all army reviews, parades, and honor guard ceremonies.
What is the thing many people observe at 11 AM on Veterans Day?
Veteran's Day was originally "Armistice Day", because on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice ended WWI.
Why is vetrens day on November 11th?
Because on the 11th minute of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month the Armistice to end the War to End All Wars was signed, bringing an end to the hostilities of World War One.
Veteran's Day was originally "Armistice Day", to observe the end of WWI by armistice on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918.
Armistice was declared on November 11 of 1919. It was then called Armistice day. Later on it was declared Veterans Day in order to honor all who have served in the military.
What veterans are eligible to shop a veterans PX?
No. Only veterans with a 100% rating or unemployability rating are entitled to restored benefits (i.e. to the px/bx, class 6, comissary, post, etc.)
Is Veterans Day the same thing as remembrance day?
They are not the same. They are two separate holidays with different focus. Memorial Day is the last Monday of May and is to remember those that died in the service of the US Military. Veterans Day is the 11th of November and is to show appreciation to those that served their country, living or dead.
Where is armistice day celebrated?
Armistice Day was the day the Armistice was put in effect in World War I. It was agreed that fighting would cease on the 11th minute of the 11 th hour of the 11th month in 1918 (11:11 AM on Nov 11). That time was set to allow time for both sides to send word to their battle commanders. For many years after, every succeeding 11 Nov was observed in honor of the Armistice and of those who fought in the War, at least among the many countries who were on the winning side.
In many countries, the name of the observance was changed from Armiscite Day to Remembrance Day. In the United States, it became Veterans' Day after World War II produced a crop of verteans with little or no connection ti World War I.
In general, an Armistce is an agreement between waring sides to stop the fighting, but is not an agreement to make peace, nor is it necessarily an indication of victory by one side or surrender of another. In the case of World War I, however, it was the first step in the process of German and Austrian surrender to their opponents.
Why do veterans sell poppies on veterans?
In the years following World War One, Governments and society in general, had not yet accepted responsibility for those maimed and bereaved as a result of the Great War. Massive unemployment in Britain made the problem much worse.
Earl Haig, the Commander in Chief of the British Army undertook the mighty task of organising the British Legion as a means of helping with the problems of hundreds and thousands of men who had served under him.
In 1921, a group of French widows visited him at the British Legion Headquarters. they had brought with them some poppies they had made, and suggested selling them as a means of raising money.
The rest is History as they say.
1921, Britain and Australia start selling Poppies.
1922 First Poppy Day in New Zealand.
1925 First Poppy Day Canada
; In Flanders Fields the poppies blow ; Between the crosses, row on row ; That mark our place; and in the sky ; The larks, still bravely singing, fly ; Scarce heard amid the guns below.
; We are the Dead. Short days ago ; We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, ; Loved and were loved, and now we lie, : In Flanders Fields. ; Take up our quarrel with the foe ; To you from failing hands we throw ; The torch; be yours to hold it high. ; If ye break faith with us who die ; We shall not sleep, though poppies grow : In Flanders Fields. ; John McCrae 1915
The most recent and enduring tradition began in WWI when John McCrae wrote the poem that appears above. McCrae was a Canadian who enlisted to help the allies in the war. He was made Medical Officer upon landing in Europe. During a lull in the battle with the nub of a pencil he scratched on a page from his dispatch book. The poem found its way into the pages of Punch magazine. By 1918 the poem was well known throughout the allied world. Moina Michael, an American woman, wrote these lines in reply. We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies She then adopted the custom of wearing a red poppy in memory of the sacrifices of war and also as a symbol of keeping the faith. A French women, Madam Guerin, visiting the United States, learned of the custom and took it one step further. When she returned to France she decided to hand make the red poppies and sell them to raise money for the benefit of the orphaned and destitute women and children in war torn areas of France. This tradition spread to Canada, The United States and Australia and is still followed today. The money collected from the sale of poppies goes to fund various veterans programs.
