It’s A Long Trip Alone

Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day and for those who may not know the history behind this day of honor and rememberance, here’s a brief history.

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919 marked the official end of World War I.  The actual fighting between the Allies and Germany, however, had ended seven months earlier with the armistice, which went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918. November 11 became officially known as Armistice Day and an official holiday in the United States in 1926; twelve years later on June 1 1954, it became a national holiday and its name was changed to Veterans Day to honor all U.S. veterans.

In 1968, new legislation changed the national commemoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. It soon became apparent, however, that November 11 was a date of historic significance to many Americans. Therefore, in 1978 Congress returned the observance to its traditional date.

Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day, so on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, please take a few moments  to remember and honor all U.S. Veterans who have selflessly served our country to ensure our freedom and liberty.

I also ask you to please remember all the men and women who are currently serving in the United States military the world.