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Happy Veterans Day 2008

Posted 11 Nov 2008 in military, patriotism, victory

“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” – George Orwell


A heartfelt thanks to all the men & women who have served and continue to serve in our armed forces, protecting America’s citizens and our liberties.

A little history on the origin of Veterans Day, courtesy of Wikipedia:

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed an Armistice Day for November 12, 1919. The United States Congress passed a concurrent resolution seven years later on June 4, 1926, requesting the President issue another proclamation to observe November 11 with appropriate ceremonies. An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday; “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day‘.”

In 1953, an Emporia, Kansas, shoe store owner named Al King had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who served in World War I. King had been actively involved with the American War Dads during World War II. He began a campaign to turn Armistice Day into “All” Veterans Day. The Emporia Chamber of Commerce took up the cause after determining that 90% of Emporia merchants as well as the Board of Education supported closing their doors on November 11, 1953, to honor veterans. With the help of then-U.S. Rep. Ed Rees, also from Emporia, a bill for the holiday was pushed through Congress. President Dwight Eisenhower signed it into law on May 26, 1954.[3]

Congress amended this act on November 8, 1954, replacing “Armistice” with Veterans, and it has been known as Veterans Day since.

Please consider saying “thank you” by making a charitable donation today while it’s fresh in your mind. There are several worthy organizations whose efforts honor those who’ve sacrificed for our country. Here are just a few…

Soldier’s Angels is my favorite. They have 20 different teams and programs supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

“We send letters, care packages, and comfort items to the deployed, and we support their families here at home. We also provide assistance to the wounded, continuing support for veterans, remembrances and comfort for families of the fallen, and immediate response to unique difficulties.”

Two other great charities:

  • Wounded Warriors provides services and programs that ease the burdens of the most seriously wounded and their families, aid in the recovery process and smooth their transition back to civilian life.

  • Operation Gratitude helps by sending care packages addressed to individual service members deployed overseas.

“A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards.” – Theodore Roosevelt

Posted by FullMetalPatriot
12th gen. American, Constitutionalist, Harley-riding Texan, gun owner & NRA member, blogger, illustrator, Florida Gator alumnus. #TCOT

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