Today in History . . . A Veteran's Day theme today

[Deb in IA]

On November 11, 1918, fighting in World War I came to an end with the signing of an armistice between the Allies and Germany.

On November 11, 1921, President Warren G. Harding dedicated the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.

On November 11, 1938, Kate Smith first sang Irving Berlin's ''God Bless America'' on network radio.

On November 11, 1993, a bronze statue was dedicated in Washington, D.C., honoring the more than 11,000 American women who served in the Vietnam War.

 

[JAP]

A most honorable day in history. Thanks Deb.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks, Deb, a memorable day it is.

 

[browneyes]

A very eventful day.

 

[EROS]

Thanks, DEB .

We miss ya, Kate .....

 

[figmentvi]

Thanks Deb for today's very important history reminder.

 

[JerseyJanice]

Wasn't Veteran's Day originally called Armistice Day?

 

[JulesMom]

Thanks Deb!

 

[nativetxn]

Thanks Deb

 

[Serena]

Thank you Deb.

Most of my family on both sides were in the military at some point.
I have an uncle that was in one of the ships that sank at Pearl Harbor. They told my grandma he died.
They found him alive in an airpocket. She found out unofficially that he was alive 2 days later.