As 2012 Veterans' Day approaches, I just want to give a salute and thanks to all the veterans in my family as well as all the veterans past and present in our great Country. THANK YOU!
Images of typical 1940s Veterans' Day Parades
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| National WWII Memorial in Washington D.C. |
Fact: Did you know that it was President Clinton who signed the Public Law authorizing the WWII Memorial to be built in Washington D.C. in 1993? More information and facts on the link below:
http://www.wwiimemorial.com/default.asp?page=facts.asp&subpage=intro
Here is an interesting 3 minute video on the History of Armistice Day or later to be known at Veterans Day:
3 minute video on the history of Veterans Day
WOW!! Thanks so much for all the pictures and information, Mom!! <3
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