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Veterans Day

Posted in Holidays on November 11th, 2008

Veterans Day is an annual holiday; the ceremony esteems the individuals who have served our nation.  And, the observance has a fascinating history!
In 1918, WWI ended with a temporary cease fire (armistice) until a formal treaty between the allies and Germany was signed (Treaty at Versailles).  The armistice took place on [...]