When in 1918 President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day - what is now Veterans Day - he envisioned a celebration honoring the men of our nation's Armed Services who fought in World War I. The original concept included parades filled with pomp and pageantry, the displaying of the American flag on all public buildings, and observances in schools and businesses. He could not have ever imagined what Veterans Day is today. Yes, there are parades, and flags are flown in tribute to the heroes, women and men, who served in the military. But, for the overwhelming majority of us civilians November 11 simply means a day off from school...
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