11/11/2023
Alrighty kids...lets gather around the plastic campfire for today's history lesson...
The History of Armistice Day...
At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918 a battle was silenced. All killing ceased. All weapons were laid down and a hushed peacefulness descended upon the battlefields. Historically, this marked the end of World War I and became known as Armistice Day.
November 11th, 1919 was the first commemoration of Armistice Day proclaimed by President Wilson. The reflections of this day were to be filled with solemn pride in heroism for those who died in our country’s service fighting for the very freedom we now share and hold so dear.
In 1954, President Eisenhower signed a proclamation, changing Armistice to be known as Veteran’s Day to honor all veterans of all wars and not just the fallen of World War I.
This day continues to be observed on November 11th not only to preserve the historical significance of the date but it also helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veteran’s Day: To honor America’s Veterans who went off to war, to places unknown. They knew not what they’d face, they knew not if they’d return but they went bravely to keep our home safe.
And so continues the long-standing tradition collectively honoring our Veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
Veterans, we humbly thank you all for protecting and preserving all that makes our home the great Nation that it is, “America, Land of the Free and home of the Brave.”
Thank you.
Johnny Rojas
&
Karla Rojas
