Posted on 05/16/2007 6:50:32 AM PDT by fgoodwin
Saturday, May 19 is Armed Forces Day
"America Supports You"
Armed Forces Day: Saturday, May 19, 2007
http://www.defenselink.mil/afd/
President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.
On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense.
To members of the Armed Forces:
Do not be dismayed by press reports. Many, many Americans support what you’re doing. We are proud of you, and your actions are appreciated.
Mark my calendar for that day.
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