FReeper Canteen ~ Happy Veterans Day 2020 ~ 12 November 2020

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

  ~ The FReeper Canteen Remembers ~   ~ Veterans Day 2020 ~

 

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.

[radu]

Aw, go ahead and tell ‘em. It’s ok to let ‘em get the big head every now and then. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...looks like you and Gizmo are really enjoying your time at the lake. he should know it by heart.

You guys have a great Thursday.

[radu]

Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))

Was it a pretty day for your outing with Gizmo? Brisk enough to make that silly pooch extra-frisky? :-)

[luvie]

Well....maybe. LOL! Anyway, they are part of the good guys that we honor daily here on FR!

[E.G.C.]

Well, it was a specular day for me yesterday. I gained new followers on Parler and MeWe. Also Gizmo and I enjoyed some really nice weather at Wichita Ridge. Here are the pics.

[radu]

They most definitely are part of the good guys we honor daily here!

Somehow I ended up with no veterans in my immediate family but there are several ancestors on Dad’s side who were, going back to the Revolutionary War. We knew about my great-great-grandfather but I discovered the others while helping with research into the family tree.

Today was a little depressing. The military museum has been open for Veterans Day since it’s been open and we weren’t today. That hurt.

[radu]

Look at that sky! Crisp blue and not a cloud in sight. Y’all had a beautiful day and Giz certainly looked like he had a blast.

It was dismal here but warm until almost sunset. Then the front came through and the temp started dropping.

[luvie]

Awwww....now that’s just wrong. It should be open! Are we letting fear rule us way too much? Have they made any plans at all to re-open in the forseeable future?

[radu]

It should have been open all along! Some of us wanted it open but others were too afraid. They did do a few group tours during the summer but we were never open during the weekends. I’ve reeeeeeeeeally missed being there and hope this virus mess is over and done with by next year so we CAN open back up.

[luvie]

Well, it’s not like it’s a crowded small room....no reason to keep closed. But, rules are rules I guess. At least it won’t be 2020 for much longer. Things HAVE to be better!

I guess I’d better head out on that happy note. LOL! See ya tomorrow night. I’m doin’ beachie’s thread.

[proud American in Canada]

Thank you, Kathy, for your tireless efforts.

I was thinking about moving to Alaska. You know, because I’m sick of the Canadian snow. ;)

Seriously, what is the best place to be? American Airlines does fly to Alaska, or any other place in the States for that matter.

Just the thought of Alaska, the freedom, the fresh air and scenery... :)

[proud American in Canada]

Thank you, Kathy, for your tireless efforts.

I was thinking about moving to Alaska. You know, because I’m sick of the Canadian snow. ;)

Seriously, what is the best place to be? American Airlines does fly to Alaska, or any other place in the States for that matter.

Just the thought of Alaska, the freedom, the fresh air and scenery... :)

[proud American in Canada]

Many thanks to you for that reminder.

Sincerely,

Julie

[proud American in Canada]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for writing and posting it. :)

Sincerely,

Julie

[proud American in Canada]

Kathy, one of these days I’m going to have to share with you all a story about a Newfoundland dog named Gander, who served with the Canadian military in WWI.

Okay, being a bit of an insomniac, I’ll just tell it now. :)

He saw how the soldiers kept throwing back the grenades. But at one point, all of the soldiers were too injured to reach a grenade that had just been thrown at them.

So the dog picked it up in his mouth and ran towards the enemy...whereupon it exploded, near the attackers.

There is a statue of the dog in Gander, Newfoundland (a place that helped many Americans in the aftermath of 9/11, when the planes were grounded).

Dogs are truly man’s best friend. I’ve had dogs all of my life.

[radu]

Yep, plenty of space in there but. Unfortunately, those of us who wanted to open were over-ruled by those who weren’t keen on the idea.

I’m SO ready for this year to be over. It’s been bad from the beginning. If 2021 isn’t better, we’re in a heap o’ trouble!

Catch ya tomorrow.

[radu]

Oh, and WOOHOO on snaggin’ the 50.
I totally blew it. LOL

[luvie]

LOL! I didn’t even notice that I’d done it. I must have been reeeally sleepy.

[luvie]

Goooood Thursday mornin', Early Birds!
Or...Not-so-early Birds!
It's such a beautiful day here!
Our leaves have finally turned yellow.
Very cheerful. And no wind. Yay!
Hope all of you have a GRRREAT day!
...and don't have to work too hard.
(((hugs)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Well, I'm in Anchorage and we have Alaskan snow...about 8" at my house in the last few days, and other places MUCH more. 😋

Southeast is mostly small town and more rain than snow. Just don't go to Juneau...the state capitol and politicians!