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]]> Veterans Day is the one day each year Americans can honor the service and sacrifices of the American soldier.

National World War II Memorial in Washington DC Originally called Armistice Day, November 11th, commemorates the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.  The “Great War” formally ended 90 years ago today, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918.  Sadly, news of the wars end did not reach many non-European fighting fronts due to poor communications, notably across Africa, for up to two weeks. Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC

After World War II, President Eisenhower signed a bill into law in 1954 to rename the day Veterans Day. 

So to every veteran who served America…We Thank You. 

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