Why is Veterans Day 2014 on Tuesday? Holiday history and more
(Member's,Sorry, I thought it was Monday >My Calendar had it on Monday)
Below is a article on the name change & also changes in the date.
Many here in Florida celebrated yesterday. The main thing is to remember
our veteran's that have served their country! Not just today or yesterday,
but everyday 4-Sure!





















Veterans Day parade in Birmingham, looking back
1964: Capt. Joyce Eslick leads the 14th WAC Band from Fort McClellan in the Veterans Day parade in downtown Birmingham.
AL.com

By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com AL.com

Americans will celebrate Veterans Day Tuesday, honoring those who have served their country. But have you ever wondered why we celebrate the holiday on a Tuesday and how it all got started? Turns out, Veterans Day as we know it traces its roots back to Alabama.

Here's what you need to know:
Difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day: Veterans Day is a federal holiday that is celebrated on Nov. 11 each year. It's often confused with Memorial Day, which is set aside to honor those who died serving their country. Veterans Day is for all those who have served in the armed forces.
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Armistice Day: The origins of the holiday date back to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, who proclaimed Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919 to mark the end of World War I. The armistice between Germany and the Allied nations that ended WWI was signed on that day and a ceasefire went into effect on the 11th hour of Nov. 11, 1918. An interesting note on that day, however. The war didn't have its official end until seven months later, when, on June 28, 1919, the parties signed the Treaty of Versailles in the Palace of Versailles in France.
How it was first marked: The initial celebration included a short work stopping at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11.
Early description of the holiday: Wilson's proclamation noted: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations."
Congress joins in: On June 4, 1926, Congress passed its own resolution asking President Calvin Coolidge to issue another proclamation to observe Nov. 11 as a holiday designed to celebrate world peace and the end of WWI.
Alabama's role: In 1945, Birmingham veteran Raymond Weeks, a veteran of World War II, led a delegation to then Army Chief of Staff Gen. Dwight Eisenhower to convince him to turn Armistice Day into a time to honor all those who served in the armed forces. Weeks led the first national celebration in Alabama in 1947, something he continued to do until his death in 1985.
Name change: Eisenhower, by then president, signed a bill into law in 1954 and Congress voted to change the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
Day change: Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday of October in 1971 but was changed back to its original Nov. 11 date in 1978. If the day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then it's observed on Monday or Friday, respectively.
How it's celebrated now: Veterans Day is now observed on Nov. 11, regardless of which day of the week on which day it falls. Federal and most state offices are closed on the day, as are most schools.

 

Good morning all, Thanks for starting the blog Space
Still sick as hell here, my voice is down to just a whisper, lost it completely.
Called into work yesterday and might today as well.
Had a great meet Sunday though even though i was sick, will post pics in a few. was good to get another one in before snow hits.

Matt, Yes the Lions won and rightfully so, they coached better for sure. I didn't get to watch the game due to the meet but i heard it was a really good one, top 2 defenses in the NFL it should have been! Real glad both of our teams are looking really good, i remember 2007 dolphins went 1-15 and 2008 Detroit 0-16 so awesome both teams are now playoff caliber teams! Hats off to Detroit for that win!
Also, Denny Hamlin still in the race for the Champ too so again its us at it, Harvick vs Denny! lol

Hope everyone has a great Tuesday

 

Morning all, well morning for you, afternoon for me. Checking in today from spengdahlem germany. Hope you all have a great day and remember that one of the few groups of people who don't get today off are our active duty millitary.

 

 

 

 

morning all, quite cold in the house this morning without the heat working. Off to work shortly.

 

Good Morning `Keane,
It could `be so much worse. You sure seem to have many problems, but many do in life. It's a test to see how you can handle problems in life. Don't let the problems ruin your day...They just happen & we can't let them drag us down & ruin our journey of life..



Precipitation: 0%

No Rain & it's warming `Up...
There's many on Planet Earth that would gladly change problems & conditions with you 4-Really>Sure!

Get out there & work & enjoy your new day of `Life...
A cold shower is good for your body/mind & spirit...It wakes you `up & lets you know that U R alive >EnJoy<