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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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Is the post office open on the fifth of July?
Yes, unless the 3rd falls on a weekend.
Most post offices are open only until noon July 03. Some are open later. Contact your local postmaster for locations that are open later.
Why do you wear poppies on Remebrance day?
On November 11, especially, but also throughout the year, we have the opportunity to remember the efforts of all soldiers and war veterans who fought to keep our countries free from dictatorship. In remembering, we pay homage to those who respond to their country's needs. On November 11, we pause for two minutes of silent tribute, and we attend commemorative ceremonies in memory of our war dead.
Following the First World War a French woman, Madame E. Guérin, suggested to British Field-Marshall Earl Haig that women and children in devastated areas of France produce material handmade poppies for sale to support wounded Veterans. The first of these poppies were distributed in Canada in November of 1921, and the tradition has continued ever since, both here and in many parts of the world.
When was the Iwo Jima Memorial built?
It was started in September 1954 and completed in November. It was dedicated by President Eisenhower on the 179th anniversary of the Marine Corps.
Why isn't Veteran's Day celebrated as a Monday holiday?
Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) was one of the holidays included in the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed by Congress, signed into law on June 28, 1968 and going into effect on January 1, 1971. This Act gave federal employees several three-day weekends during the year. Prior to that, Memorial Day was observed on May 30 no matter what day of the week it was.
What is a veteran in reference to the military?
n. # A person who is long experienced or practiced in an activity or capacity: a veteran of political campaigns. # A person who has served in the armed forces: "Privilege, a token income . . . were allowed for veterans of both world wars"(Mavis Gallant). # An old soldier who has seen long service. adj. # Having had long experience or practice: a veteran actor. # Of or relating to former members of the armed forces: veteran benefits. [Latin veterÄnus, from vetus, veter-, old.] from: http://www.answers.com/veteran
Is Veterans Day a postal holiday?
No. Veterans Day is a federal holiday. All post offices are closed and there is no mail delivery. In 2011, Veterans Day falls on Friday, November 11.
Many American veterans were fighting for our freedom in several wars. Such as the Vietnam and the Cold war. Veterans did there fair share for us and we should do the same.
What president changed the name of the holiday celebrated on November 11th?
It was President Woodrow Wilson who originally declared Armistice Day to recognize the service of military members from WWI.
Congress (the only body with the power to declare holidays) changed it to "Veterans Day" following the Korean War as recognition for all US Veterans, past and to come.
What is the difference between Armed Forces Day and Veterans Day?
Armed Forces Day is a celebration of the Armed Forces of the United States. It honors the active duty personnel and the abilities of the services. Veterans Day celebrates all of the individuals that have served their country on active duty.
Is Veterans Day a national holiday?
Yes, Veterans Day is a federal holiday. It is observed in the United States in honor of veterans of the armed services and in commemoration of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918.
What was remembrance day originally known as?
Veterans Day in the US. Also known as Poppy day and Armistice day in other countries.
Who declared a national holiday in 1938 honoring veterans?
This question is not a question. If the person who wrote this has any grammar skills please correct it, so it can be answered.
P.S. In 1938 World War II had already started.
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What is the difference between Memorial Day May 30 and Veterans Day November 11?
Memorial day honors the dead veterans and Veterans Day honors the living and dead
Which President changed November 11 to Veterans Day?
Dwight Eisenhower.
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Actually...a very sweet man by the name of Mr. King. He with the help of some returning WWII vets in Company B, who all loved Mr. King, and the community at large began the process....the very first Veterans Day activities were held in a small town in Kansas named Emporia....where a lot of great men lived.
Whe was Veterans Day first celebrated?
when people decided to honer people who served in the armed forces and after WWI
Why is the the poppy the flower for Veterans Day?
The use of the poppy as a symbol on Veterans Day (Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth) is derived from its symbolism in the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae. These poppies bloomed across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders in World War I, their brilliant red colour an appropriate symbol for the blood spilt in the war.
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 organizing 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.
1921 - Britain and Australia start selling Poppies
1922 - First Poppy Day in New Zealand
1925 - First Poppy Day Canada
The most recent and enduring tradition began in WWI when John McCrae wrote this famous poem:
In Flanders Fields
"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
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 woman, 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.
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The reason for the Poppy is that it is a plant which thrives on disturbed ground. The seeds, which are produced by the millions in the seed heads, lie dormant until the soil is broken up. The shelling in the trenches was perfect for the poppy, which grew in their millions when nothing else did. The poems came later, the poppies came from the activity and the blasting of the ground.
What was Veterans Day actually a celebration of?
In the US, Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day. It is a holiday to remember and honor the sacrifice of all who wear the uniform in defense of the US.
The most common usage is for former armed services personnel. A veteran is one who has served in the armed forces, especially one who has served in combat. It is especially applied to those who served for an entire career, usually of 20 years or more, but may be applied for someone who has only served one tour of duty. A common misconception is that one had to have either been in combat and/or has retired from active duty to be called a military veteran.
Short answer: complete a tour of military service.
When did we start celebrating Veterans Day?
In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month, the world rejoiced and celebrated. After four years of bitter war, an armistice was signed. The "war to end all wars" was over.
November 11, 1919 was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States, to remember the sacrifices that men and women made during World War I in order to ensure a lasting peace. On Armistice Day, soldiers who survived the war marched in a parade through their home towns. Politicians and veteran officers gave speeches and held ceremonies of thanks for the peace they had won.
Congress voted Armistice Day a federal holiday in 1938, 20 years after the war ended.
World War II began the following year and nations great and small again participated in a bloody struggle. After the Second World War, Armistice Day continued to be observed on November 11.
In 1953 townspeople in Emporia, Kansas called the holiday Veterans' Day in gratitude to the veterans in their town. Soon after, Congress passed a bill introduced by a Kansas congressman renaming the federal holiday to Veterans' Day. 1971 President Nixon declared it a federal holiday on the second Monday in November.
Where should the leaf on a poppy go?
The poppy should be worn on the left hand side.The leaf should be worn at the 11 o'clock position to signify the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month...the day war ended and the day we all remember.
Veterans are those individuals that served in the armed forces of their country. They put their lives at risk, voluntarily or by being drafted, to serve their country. Their service provides security to the country in many ways, allowing those at home to be safe and maintain their rights. * Veterans is a term more used in the USA and Canada than in Britain to describe people who have served in the armed forces. See following question, "What is the definition of a veteran?"
