FReeper Canteen ~ Veterans Day 2012 ~ 12 November 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

  ~ The FReeper Canteen Remembers ~   ~ Veterans Day 2012 ~

 

Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. However, most Americans confuse this holiday with Memorial Day, reports the Department of Veterans Affairs. What's more, some Americans don't know why we commemorate our Veterans on Nov.11. It's imperative that all Americans know the history of Veterans Day so that we can honor our former service members properly.

 

Memorial Day honors service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day but the day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.

 

 

 

 

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

 

 

 

Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.

 

 

In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at the urging of the veterans service organizations -- amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting the word "Veterans". With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

 

 

In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill ensured three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. Under this bill, Veterans Day was moved to the last Monday of October. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holiday on its original date. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on Oct. 25, 1971.

 

Finally on September 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11, beginning in 1978. Since then, the Veterans Day holiday has been observed on Nov. 11.
 

 

 

 

The White House Office
October 8, 1954

Dear Mr. Higley:

I have today signed a proclamation calling upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954 as Veterans Day. It is my earnest hope that all veterans, their organizations, and the entire citizenry will join hands to insure proper and widespread observance of this day. With the thought that it will be most helpful to coordinate the planning, I am suggesting the formation of a Veterans Day National Committee. In view of your great personal interest as well as your official responsibilities, I have designated you to serve as Chairman. You may include in the Committee membership such other persons as you desire to select and I am requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch to assist the Committee in its work in every way possible.

I have every confidence that our Nation will respond wholeheartedly in the appropriate observance of Veterans Day, 1954.

Sincerely,

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
 

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

All is well on this side of the country.

Howz it out your way? Cold?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning dear ((HUGS))

LOL at your tagline

[BuffaloJack]

Veterans Day was yesterday, November 11th.
Today is the 12th. It’s a day imposed on us by liberals so that it falls on a Monday and they can have a day off. Every veteran who I know, including myself, is at work today.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning beachy and (((HUGS))).

It’s nippy and very windy here today.

[E.G.C.]

Yep, quite a bit cold. I think we got down to around 30 this morning.

[luvie]

Early Bird gets the worm!
I'd rather get the sleep, thank you! :)
I'm off but have a dentist appointment..
...meh...
Hope all of YOU have a pain-free day!
...and that the weather is gaw'jus!
((((hugs))))
And Thank you, Vets! *salute*

[SandRat]

Think he’ll drool over those? lol

[luvie]

I think Miss Piper might just! :)

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning LUV and (((HUGS))).

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?

[tomkow6]

Good morning, Edward! Happy Monday!

[jesseam]

Thanks I needed that. :-)

[SandRat]

That site makes most of us remember our youth.

[luvie]

Sure does. My brother had one of those that I “stole” from him whenever I had the chance! :)

[SandRat]

Now you know or tell your brother where to get parts to restore it, if either of you still have it.

[SandRat]

Would that URL site make for an interesting Canteen Thread to bring back Canteener memories or stir some action for younger Canteeners?

[luvie]

My mom got rid of it a long time ago! :(

[AZamericonnie]

Holy smoke jesseam....I just read your homepage & my goodness you devoted your whole life to this Nation!

Thank you is just simply not enough....

[luvie]

Sure would! Need to hint to the thread-makers! :)

[AZamericonnie]

Every veteran who I know, including myself, is at work today.

I've no doubt about that BuffaloJack & thank you for your service! *Hugs*