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<blockquote data-quote="oldngray" data-source="post: 1448414" data-attributes="member: 45230"><p>According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics:</p><p></p><p>–There are 19.6 million veterans in the U.S.</p><p></p><p>–There are 9.3 million U.S. veterans who are older than 65.</p><p></p><p>–There are 1.6 million younger than 35.</p><p></p><p>–There are 1.6 million female veterans.</p><p></p><p>–There are 39,890 veterans still alive who served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.</p><p></p><p>–There are 3.6 million veterans with a service-connected disability rating.</p><p></p><p>Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, the anniversary of the end of the Great War, now known as World War I. (An armistice is an agreement by opposing forces to stop fighting.)</p><p></p><p>In 1926, Congress passed a resolution to make Nov. 11 an annual observance.</p><p></p><p>In 1938, Nov. 11 became a national holiday.</p><p></p><p>In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation that changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day to honor those who served in all American wars.</p><p></p><p>It’s interesting to note that in 1968, Congress changed Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October so that federal employees would have another three-day weekend. But in 1975, President Gerald Ford changed the date back to Nov. 11, effective in 1978, because of its initial importance.</p><p></p><p>Veterans Day is commonly confused with Memorial Day. That is why it is important for citizens to realize Veterans Day falls on Nov. 11 and honors living service members, whereas Memorial Day is commemorated on the fourth Monday in May and honors those who have died in service of our country or from resulting injuries thereof.</p><p><a href="http://rightwingnews.com/column-2/veterans-day-test/" target="_blank">http://rightwingnews.com/column-2/veterans-day-test/</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="oldngray, post: 1448414, member: 45230"] According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics: –There are 19.6 million veterans in the U.S. –There are 9.3 million U.S. veterans who are older than 65. –There are 1.6 million younger than 35. –There are 1.6 million female veterans. –There are 39,890 veterans still alive who served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. –There are 3.6 million veterans with a service-connected disability rating. Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, the anniversary of the end of the Great War, now known as World War I. (An armistice is an agreement by opposing forces to stop fighting.) In 1926, Congress passed a resolution to make Nov. 11 an annual observance. In 1938, Nov. 11 became a national holiday. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation that changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day to honor those who served in all American wars. It’s interesting to note that in 1968, Congress changed Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October so that federal employees would have another three-day weekend. But in 1975, President Gerald Ford changed the date back to Nov. 11, effective in 1978, because of its initial importance. Veterans Day is commonly confused with Memorial Day. That is why it is important for citizens to realize Veterans Day falls on Nov. 11 and honors living service members, whereas Memorial Day is commemorated on the fourth Monday in May and honors those who have died in service of our country or from resulting injuries thereof. [url]http://rightwingnews.com/column-2/veterans-day-test/[/url] [/QUOTE]
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