FReeper Canteen ~ Happy Veterans Day 2021 ~ 11 November 2021

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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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.
 

 

 

 

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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
 

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Thursday,
November 11, 2021

Good News

Read: Acts 13:32–39

We tell you the good news: What God promised our ancestors he has fulfilled for us. Acts 13:32–33

In 1941, as Hitler’s reign was expanding across Europe, novelist John Steinbeck was asked to help with the war effort. He wasn’t asked to fight or visit troops on the frontline, but to instead write a story. The result was The Moon Is Down, a novel about a peaceful land that gets invaded by an evil regime. Printed on underground presses and secretly distributed throughout occupied countries, the novel sent a message: The Allies were coming, and by imitating the novel’s characters, readers could help secure their freedom. Through The Moon Is Down, Steinbeck brought good news to people under Nazi rule—their liberation was near.

Like the characters in Steinbeck’s story, Jews in the first century were an occupied people under brutal Roman rule. But centuries before, God had promised to send an Ally to liberate them and bring peace to the world (Isaiah 11). Joy erupted when that Ally arrived! “We tell you the good news,” Paul said. “What God promised our ancestors he has fulfilled for us . . . by raising up Jesus” (Acts 13:32–33). Through Jesus’ resurrection and offer of forgiveness, the world’s restoration had begun (vv. 38–39; Romans 8:21).

Since then, this story has spread throughout the globe, bringing peace and freedom wherever it’s embraced. Jesus has been raised from the dead. Our liberation from sin and evil has begun. In Him we’re free! — Sheridan Voysey

Compared to other rulers, how does Jesus bring peace to the world? How can you join Him in this work?

Jesus, my ultimate Ally, I surrender to Your rightful rule. 

Bible in a year: Jeremiah 50; Hebrews 8

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, Happy Veteran's Day!

[MoJo2001]

Fantastic thread!! Happy Veteran’s Day to all of our awesome Veterans! We’re not worthy!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today's sustenance for body and soul.

And thank you for your service to our country.

[lightman]

Remember:

Veteran’s Day is for VETERANS...living or deceased.

Armed Forces Day is for those currently serving.

Memorial Day is for remembering the Fallen in duty.

[BuffaloJack]

I thank my veteran friends for wearing the uniform and standing in harm’s way.
Hand salute, ready, to.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Happy Veterans Day 2021 ~

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[Fiji Hill]

I call it Armistice Day.

[lightman]

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.'"

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month for the signing of the flawed Treaty ending "The Great War" because the Allied countries had a consciousness that the 11th of November was, for the Western Church, the Feast of St. Martin of Tours, a former soldier who resigned the Roman army and eventually became a Bishop of the Church.

www.goarch.org/chapel/saints?contentid=2369

Note that in the Orthodox Church St. Martin is Commemorated one day later on November 12.

Kontakion of Martin, Bishop of Tours
Plagal of the Fourth Tone

As a devoted man of God, thou didst proclaim His mysteries. And as a seer of the Trinity, thou didst shed thy blessings on the Occident. By thy prayers and entreaties, O adornment of Tours and glory of all the Church, preserve us, O Saint Martin, and save all who praise thy memory.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...hope your day went well.

It’s snowing here...maybe a couple inches due. And I have to go out tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro, and we thank you for your service to our country.

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! My dad would have been honored 11/11.

[nagant]

Thanks for your service, people.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey there, MoJo...Happy Veterans Day

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

Please put that 100 out of its misery on last night’s thread. LOL!

Hope you had a good day today.

[usconservative]

Thanks for this thread Kathy.

I want to acknowledge those in my family & extended family who served our GREAT country with honor:

My dad, USMC.

His brother, my uncle Jimmy, USN.

My dad's two brothers, Richard & Frank, US Army.

My good friend Nathan Buchanan, US Army, who introduced me to Jesus setting the cornerstone of my faith, and for who my oldest son's middle name is dedicated to.

For all who served our great country I offer my most heartfelt gratitude.

[luvie]

God's love to all our brave vets
...from all wars fought.