Veterans Day is the day we stop to honor the men and women who have fallen, who
have served, and who are serving in the United States Military. Originally
called Armistice Day, it was established to mark the "War to End All Wars",
World War I. Later, by legislative action in 1954, the day was changed from
honoring just World War I Veterans to all Veterans.
Fun Fact: World War I officially ended on June 28, 1919 when the
Treaty of Versailles was signed. So, why is Veteran's Day celebrated each year on November 11th rather than June 28th?
Answer: Fighting had actually ceased 7 months earlier with an armistice between
the Allied Nations and Germany. The cessation of hostilities went into effect
on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. As a result,
November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to
end all wars.” (source: http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp)
have served, and who are serving in the United States Military. Originally
called Armistice Day, it was established to mark the "War to End All Wars",
World War I. Later, by legislative action in 1954, the day was changed from
honoring just World War I Veterans to all Veterans.
Fun Fact: World War I officially ended on June 28, 1919 when the
Treaty of Versailles was signed. So, why is Veteran's Day celebrated each year on November 11th rather than June 28th?
Answer: Fighting had actually ceased 7 months earlier with an armistice between
the Allied Nations and Germany. The cessation of hostilities went into effect
on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. As a result,
November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to
end all wars.” (source: http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp)
Consider participating in one of the many activities across the Valley this weekend to honor our Veterans. Below are just a few for your consideration:
| Saturday, November 9th: Veteran's Day Weekend Pow Wow 11:00 am-10:00 pm ASU West, Fletcher Library Lawn, 47th Avenue and Thunderbird Road, Phoenix. FREE 602-543-5300 asuevents.asu.edu East Valley Veteran's Parade 11:00 am Parade begins at Eighth and Center streets FREE 480-684-2324 eastvalleyveteransparade.com Daisy Mountain Veteran's Day Parade 10:00 am FREE http://www.daisymtnvets.org/assets/Parade-Map.pdf | Sunday, November 10, 2013 3rd Annual Phoenix National Veterans Day Run 11K Timed Race/1 Mile family walk 8:00 am 1700 West Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 926-3620 http://www.veteransdayrun.com/run/phoenix | Monday, November 11, 2013 Phoenix Veteran's Day Parade 11:00 am Starting point is North Phoenix Baptist Church (at Central and Bethany Home). Check website for additional information and parade route: http://honoringarizonasveterans.org/parade-details/ |
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