 Welcome to All Hands. This is your weekly update on Navy history. November 11, 1918, fighting ceased when an armistice is signed between Germany and the Allied nations, regarding this day as the end of World War I. In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. After America's effort in World War II and the Korean War, President Eisenhower signed legislation to replace Armistice Day with Veterans Day, honoring American veterans from all wars. On November 12, 1942, the naval battle with Guadalcanal began with Japanese air attacks on U.S. ships, bringing reinforcements to the embattled island. Over the next four days, the U.S. destroyed many of Japan's shipping vessels and warships, weakening their ability to strengthen their garrison on Guadalcanal. During the battle, two U.S. light cruisers, Atlanta and Juno, were sunk. All five Sullivan brothers were lost when the Juno went down. If you'd like to learn more about these facts and the Navy's history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website.