Happy Veterans' Day
Today is the day set aside to honor our military veterans, living and dead, for their service and sacrifice to our country. With a battle raging for control of Fallujah, it is incumbent upon us all to acknowledge the bravery and valor of everyone who has ever honorably worn the uniform of the United States military for their patriotism and love of country. My father was a veteran of World War II, and he, along with all of our nation's veterans, deserve our undying gratitude for all that they have offered.
The original proclamation recognizing Armistice Day, as the holiday was formerly known, was enacted by Congress on June 4, 1926. It stated the following:
"WHEREAS the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and
"WHEREAS it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and
"WHEREAS the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples."
President Bush's proclamation for 2004 can be read here. Say a prayer for our veterans today, especially those engaged in combat on this holiday.
Thank you, veterans, for sacrificing your time and, when necessary, your lives to preserve those unalienable rights endowed to every person by God.
The original proclamation recognizing Armistice Day, as the holiday was formerly known, was enacted by Congress on June 4, 1926. It stated the following:
"WHEREAS the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and
"WHEREAS it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and
"WHEREAS the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples."
President Bush's proclamation for 2004 can be read here. Say a prayer for our veterans today, especially those engaged in combat on this holiday.
Thank you, veterans, for sacrificing your time and, when necessary, your lives to preserve those unalienable rights endowed to every person by God.
posted by Hal | 9:01 AM
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