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American soldiers
sacrifice so much,
All for the freedom of our country.
Leaving their families and heading off to war,
Not knowing what the future holds.
Working day and night
Determined to stay strong.
Watching friends be killed every day
Letters from home inspiring them to keep fighting
So little is given to them
Although there is little to do,
For those who have died in war
We can still remember
Remember all the men who have died.
Remember all the battles fought
Remember all the tears families cried
Remember it was freedom the soldiers brought
To this very day soldiers are under-appreciated
Veterans Day is the day
For the dead, living, and fighting soldiers
To be remembered .......
facts About Veterans Day
Great
Britain, France, and other countries celebrate November 11th as Armistice
Day to commemorate the ending of World War I on November 11, 1918.
Fighting ceased at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month.
Canada celebrates Remembrance Day on this same date.
The history of the Veterans Day in the United States is as follows:
1919 - President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th as Armistice Day
to remind Americans of the tragedies of war.
1938 - The day becomes a federal holiday.
1954 - Congress changes the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to
Veterans Day to honor all United States Veterans.
Today, in the United States, Veterans Day commemorates the courage and
patriotism of all the men and women who have served in the United States
military...
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