Honoring Our Vets

November 11, is the anniversary of the Armistice which was signed in the Forest of Compiegne by the Allies and the Germans in 1918, ending World War I, after four years of conflict. At 5 A.M. on Monday, November 11, 1918 the Germans signed the Armistice, an order was issued for all firing to cease; so the hostilities of the First World War ended. This day began with the laying down of arms, blowing of whistles, impromptu parades, closing of places of business. All over the globe there were many demonstrations; no doubt the world has never before witnessed such rejoicing.
In November of 1919, President Woodrow Wilson issued his Armistice Day proclamation.
In 1927 Congress issued a resolution requesting President Calvin Coolidge to issue a proclamation calling upon officials to display the Flag of the United States on all government buildings on November 11, and inviting the people to observe the day in schools and churches...But it was not until 1938 that Congress passed a bill that each November 11 "shall be dedicated to the cause of world peace and ...hereafter celebrated and known as Armistice Day." That same year President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill making the day a legal holiday in the District of Columbia. For sixteen years the United States formally observed Armistice Day, with impressive ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where the Chief Executive or his representative placed a wreath. In many other communities, the American Legion was in charge of the observance, which included parades and religious services. At 11 A.M. all traffic stopped, in tribute to the dead, then volleys were fired and taps sounded. After World War II, there were many new veterans who had little or no association with World War I. The word, "armistice," means simply a truce; therefore as years passed, the significance of the name of this holiday changed. Leaders of Veterans' groups decided to try to correct this and make November 11 the time to honor all who had fought in various American wars, not just in World War I. In Emporia, Kansas, on November 11, 1953, instead of an Armistice Day program, there was a Veterans' Day observance. Ed Rees, of Emporia, was so impressed that he introduced a bill into the House to change the name to Veterans' Day. After this passed, Mr. Rees wrote to all state governors and asked for their approval and cooperation in observing the changed holiday. The name was changed to Veterans' Day by Act of Congress on May 24, 1954. In October of that year, President Eisenhower called on all citizens to observe the day by remembering the sacrifices of all those who fought so gallantly, and through rededication to the task of promoting an enduring peace. The President referred to the change of name to Veterans' Day in honor of the servicemen of all America's wars.

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[anakin1814]

Beautiful video. I like what you said about putting our politics aside for this day or remembrance. Peace to you and God bless our veterans!

[LilCav68]

Hate the war not the soldier. It is hard for people to get over the fact that since 1,000s of years BC there were militaries; there is always going to be warring peoples - even the simpliest of societies. As an undergrad, I once had to do a paper (20 pgs) on what is civilization. Academia says it is when a society can do a few thing - one being forming a military (in any form).

[RedneckCasanova]

Terrific video Maria! Until there's a better way to solve our problems in the world we will need our men and women in uniform and should honor their sacrifices while praying for the day that these sacrifices will no longer be necessary.

Thank you for making this video!

Matt

[LilCav68]

It may not be in our lifetime Matt. There will always be someone trying to be king of the hill - right or wrong...

[FunnyGuy1141]

r.i.p all the vets who died for us and those unknown soldiers we and all of America respects you men ='(

[hutigg]

I can't believe that there is only one WWI vet. left on the planet.

[AvEryBadApPLe]

it just sicking to see how overwhelmingly easy it is to convert people into consumers. people will just buy into ANYTHING. i seriously doubt people are ever going to go beyond paying for beliefs.

[azaquihel]

a non brain washed citizen...

pretty refreshing to see an "individual"

i congratulated you PATRIOT keep the mind away from the culture of "patriotism"

[AvEryBadApPLe]

0:10 bless those who died for big business. every time i get gas, i think of those many who could've been greeters at walmart, but chosed willingly to get blown to piecse for zionist inerest. this is the best outsourced country in the world, lol.

[Harrydeth]

Great tribute to the vets lets hope the fucking muslims dont kill any more of our troops and citizens.

[CAV1245cats]

my friends grandfather was in d day!

[Gigolo8]

Very touching.

5*

[JustLikeIcarus]

we would be nothing without their service. thanks for this, it was lovely.

[hillbillygill99]

thanks for sharing Maria, your great