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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day...11-11-03....A Tribute to Our Veterans Past and Present...
Dutchess and Billie

Posted on 11/10/2003 9:09:59 PM PST by dutchess

Edited on 11/10/2003 9:36:28 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]



A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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A Tribute to our Veterans...Past and Present


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, the Allied powers a signed a cease-fire agreement (an armistice) with Germany at Rethondes, France on November 11, 1918, bringing World War I to a close. The "war to end all wars" was over.






A Tribute to our Veterans
The Origins of Veterans Day

In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, became the focal point of reverence for America's veterans.


Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each nation's highest place of honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe). These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as "Armistice Day."
Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar Congressional action. If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was "the War to end all wars," November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday was proclaimed, war broke out in Europe. Sixteen and one-half million Americans took part. Four hundred seven thousand of them died in service, more than 292,000 in battle.

Armistice Day Changed To Honor All Veterans


An answer to the question of how to pay tribute to those who had served in this latest, great war came in a proposal made by Representative Edwin K. Rees of Kansas: Change Armistice Day to Veterans Day, and make it an occasion to honor those who have served America in all wars. In 1954 President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day.
On Memorial Day 1958, two more unidentified American war dead were brought from overseas and interred in the plaza beside the unknown soldier of World War I. One was killed in World War II, the other in the Korean War. In 1973, a law passed providing interment of an unknown American from the Vietnam War, but none was found for several years. In 1984, an unknown serviceman from that conflict was placed alongside the others. To honor these men, symbolic of all Americans who gave their lives in all wars, an Army honor guard, The 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard), keeps day and night vigil.
A law passed in 1968 changed the national commemoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. It soon became apparent, however, that November 11 was a date of historic significance to many Americans. Therefore, in 1978 Congress returned the observance to its traditional date.

National Ceremonies Held at Arlington

The focal point for official, national ceremonies for Veterans Day continues to be the memorial amphitheater built around the Tomb of the Unknowns. At 11 a.m. on November 11, a combined color guard representing all military services executes "Present Arms" at the tomb. The nation's tribute to its war dead is symbolized by the laying of a presidential wreath. The bugler plays "taps." The rest of the ceremony takes place in the amphitheater.

Someday We'll be Veterans Too...Pray for Us as We Pray for You
God Bless You..our Veterans ...thank you for your service for our country...and for being there as a support for us as we carry on your tradition...






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To: dutchess
You did such a fantastic job on this Post today (((Dutchess)))! Think this is your BEST effort so far. Congratulations....can tell where your heart is.
61 posted on 11/11/2003 10:36:12 AM PST by Aquamarine
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Dutchess, thank you for such a moving tribute to the men and women who have protected and defended our country. I wish every one of them out there could see it. Thank you for helping me to express tears of rememberance, pride and love for all who have fought for the Republic for which we stand, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

"The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave." --Patrick Henry

62 posted on 11/11/2003 10:39:12 AM PST by Donaeus (RED, WHITE & BLUE Flag wavin' yahoo an' proud of it!)
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To: Billie; Calpernia; jwfiv; All
Beautiful graphic Billie! I'm enjoying all the awesome Patriotic posts so much today!
63 posted on 11/11/2003 10:44:03 AM PST by Aquamarine
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To: dutchess
Beautifully done, ((((((((((dutchess)))))))))
64 posted on 11/11/2003 11:01:31 AM PST by ST.LOUIE1
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To: Donaeus; dutchess; Billie; Mama_Bear; FreeTheHostages; dansangel; MEG33; Diver Dave; The Mayor; ...
We Must Never Forget!


65 posted on 11/11/2003 11:03:50 AM PST by Aquamarine (Click on the pic)
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To: ST.LOUIE1
It's good to see you (((LOUIE)))
66 posted on 11/11/2003 11:04:50 AM PST by Aquamarine
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To: Billie

67 posted on 11/11/2003 11:05:43 AM PST by GailA (Millington Rally for America after action http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/872519/posts)
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To: All
Good morning to all on this honored day. I hope you are well for our day of commemoration.

I would like to honor those family and friends who have served:


68 posted on 11/11/2003 11:05:57 AM PST by Donaeus (RED, WHITE & BLUE Flag wavin' yahoo an' proud of it!)
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To: Aquamarine
Thanks, Aqua! Wonderful to see you! : )
69 posted on 11/11/2003 11:06:04 AM PST by ST.LOUIE1
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To: dutchess; Billie; Aquamarine; GailA; Diver Dave; MEG33; Calpernia; ladtx; LadyX; MeeknMing; ...
(((((hugs to everyone)))))

All of the posts today are fantastic and I'm learing even more about our history and traditions. Thanks so much to everyone who is contributing!!!

70 posted on 11/11/2003 11:10:40 AM PST by Donaeus (RED, WHITE & BLUE Flag wavin' yahoo an' proud of it!)
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To: Mama_Bear
Hi (((((Lori))))) - what a wonderful remembrance graphic.

Another star-spangled ***BUMP*** for our wonderful men and women in uniform!
71 posted on 11/11/2003 11:26:11 AM PST by dansangel (*Visualize No Democrats*)
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To: Aquamarine
((((((Aqua))))))

I just *know* there is an inspiring song attached to that graphic, but will have to wait until I get home to listen.

The graphic is outstanding - ***THANK YOU*** to all our veterans for all you have done to ensure our freedom!
72 posted on 11/11/2003 11:28:41 AM PST by dansangel (*Visualize No Democrats*)
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To: Dubya
What wonderful contributions you've made to today's thread, Dubya. I haven't seen very much of you lately. Hope you are well.


73 posted on 11/11/2003 11:57:57 AM PST by Billie
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To: MEG33
Hi, Meg - isn't it a beautiful tribute!


74 posted on 11/11/2003 11:59:41 AM PST by Billie
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To: kellynla
Good afternoon, kelly, and thank you for your service! We appreciate you so much.


75 posted on 11/11/2003 12:02:51 PM PST by Billie
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To: FreedomPoster; Vigilantcitizen; backhoe; nopardons; Teacup; martin_fierro; Long Cut; carlo3b; ...
Big, beautiful tribute to our Veterans ***BUMP***!!!
76 posted on 11/11/2003 12:04:27 PM PST by dansangel (*Visualize No Democrats*)
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To: dansangel
Hi dansy. A patriotic Veterans Day BUMP back to you, Sis!
77 posted on 11/11/2003 12:05:24 PM PST by Mama_Bear (Thank God for our veterans!)
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To: The Thin Man
Love that graphic, T Man. It's so pretty! You know, I remember that you used to post the neatest old-fashioned posters at the Canteen. :)


78 posted on 11/11/2003 12:06:49 PM PST by Billie
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To: Donaeus
((((((Donaeus))))))

Thank you for taking the time to recognize and thank those that are close to you that have served our country.

Our veterans ***ROCK***!
79 posted on 11/11/2003 12:06:57 PM PST by dansangel (*Visualize No Democrats*)
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To: Mama_Bear
((((Lori))))) - this day makes me so proud to be an American. And so very *proud* of all of our Veterans. May God bless them all abundantly.
80 posted on 11/11/2003 12:08:00 PM PST by dansangel (*Visualize No Democrats*)
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