1. Veterans Day

2. Our nation sets aside two days to honor those who have served in the military. Veterans Day November 11 Memorial Day Fourth Monday in May

3. World War I June 28, 1914, Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife Sophia assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia. This sparks World War I

4. World War I First war where all sides are equipped with modern magazine rifles, machine guns, big gun battleships, airplanes. Nearly 40,000,000 casualties.

5. Alvin C. York A poor farmer from Tennessee, and a conscientious objector, becomes America’s greatest hero. Single handedly captures 132 Germans on October 8, 1918. Awarded the highest military honors from France, Great Britain, and the United States.

6. Armistice The Great War ends at 11:00 am, November 11, 1918. That is the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

7. Armistice Day November 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaims this date is to honor those who have served in the military. In 1926 Congress passes a resolution.

8. Veterans Day June 1, 1954, Armistice Day is changed to Veterans Day.

9. Uniform Holiday Act In 1968, date is changed to the fourth Monday in October. Veterans groups protest. Date is changed back to November 11 in 1978.

10. Veterans Day Ceremonies Across the nation at cemeteries, memorial parks, tributes will be held for those who are serving, formerly served, and those who have served and are no longer living.

11. Veterans Day Ceremonies To commemorate the end of World War I, Veterans Day ceremonies traditionally will begin at 11:00 am local time.

12. Miller Veterans Mrs. BoyceMr. Tageant

13. Famous Veterans Audie MurphyJohn Glenn

14. Heisman Trophy Winners Nile KinnickRoger Stabauch

15. Athletes Joe DiMaggio Ted Williams

16. African Americans Joe Louis David Robinson

17. Actors Charles DurningWes Studi

18. Presidents Harry TrumanJohn F. Kennedy

19. Presidents Dwight D. EisenhowerGerald R. Ford

20. The King

21. State Holiday November 11 is also a state holiday. On this date in 1889, Washington was admitted to the union as the 42 nd state.

22. What Should You Do? At some point you should find out who from your family has served. You should also pause and reflect on the true meaning of the day. Thank you, and thanks to those who serve and have served.